<p>This home caregiver role places you in the field across Lake Wales, Florida and surrounding communities, delivering direct personal care and daily living support that allows clients to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network and offers flexible shift scheduling — a strong fit for caregivers who want consistent local work without a rigid nine-to-five structure. Hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $19.00, with a full benefits package and formal recognition programs backing the role.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14.00–$19.00, determined by 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 stock purchase program)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Flexible shift scheduling across Lake Wales and surrounding areas</li> <li>Career development pathways into other clinical and operational roles within the broader organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with structured onboarding process</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care setting — caregivers travel to client residences throughout Lake Wales and the surrounding region</li> <li>Flexible shift structure; part-time and full-time hours available depending on candidate availability</li> <li>Core duties include personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing), ambulation support, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support responsibilities: meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Client monitoring duties include documenting vital signs, observing and reporting changes in condition, and logging incidents</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for documentation and compliance — training provided</li> <li>Proper operation of medical equipment required; safety protocols enforced in the home environment</li> <li>Confidentiality standards maintained in accordance with applicable regulations</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network with structured clinical oversight and support resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle insurance and reliable transportation — or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Six or more months of home care experience preferred but not required</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; candidates without certification must complete it within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours across varying shift times</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake Wales sits in the heart of Polk County in central Florida, roughly midway between Tampa and Orlando — giving residents access to two major metro areas while enjoying a quieter, small-city pace. The area is known for Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Kissimmee State Park, and year-round warm weather that supports an active outdoor lifestyle. Cost of living is well below the Florida coastal average, and the surrounding communities offer a tight-knit character that aligns naturally with the relationship-centered nature of home care work.</p>