<p>This home and community-based caregiver role is based in Ocala, Florida, serving clients in their private residences through a nationally recognized post-acute care network. The position centers on hands-on personal care, daily living support, and client safety monitoring — work that directly enables individuals to remain independent in their own homes. The role offers an hourly pay range of $14.00–$20.00, a comprehensive benefits package, and a structured path for professional recognition and growth within a large, resource-rich healthcare organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $14.00–$20.00 per hour, based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan / equity program (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate a range of availability</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides in-home personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Supports household tasks, meal preparation, and accompanies clients to medical appointments and errands</li> <li>Monitors and documents client condition, vital signs, and incidents using an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system</li> <li>Maintains client confidentiality in accordance with applicable regulations</li> <li>Ensures a safe home environment, operates medical equipment appropriately, and responds promptly to client needs</li> <li>Serves clients across a broad demographic spectrum regardless of age, background, or medical complexity</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with established clinical protocols and support infrastructure</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid driver's license with active vehicle insurance and reliable personal transportation, or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Current CPR certification required</li> <li>Florida AHCA compliance required: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to varied home environments</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ocala sits in north-central Florida, roughly equidistant between Gainesville and Orlando, offering a lower cost of living than most Florida metros while retaining easy access to major urban amenities. Known as the "Horse Capital of the World," the area features extensive equestrian culture, the Ocala National Forest, Silver Springs State Park, and abundant outdoor recreation year-round. The region's warm climate, affordable housing, and growing healthcare sector make it an attractive base for caregivers seeking stability and quality of life in a welcoming mid-sized Florida city.</p>