<p>This per diem In-Home Caregiver role is based in Interlachen, FL — a quiet, lake-rich community in Putnam County — and sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with the Optum family of businesses. The position centers on one-on-one client support, enabling individuals to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. For a caregiver who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful daily patient connection, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $10.00 – $24.23 per hour, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per diem / flexible scheduling structure — work hours that fit your availability</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible team members, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation, subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national post-acute care organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with structured onboarding</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>One-on-one in-home care model — each shift is dedicated to a single client in their personal residence</li> <li>Personal care responsibilities include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support duties: meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Client monitoring responsibilities include documenting vital signs, observing and reporting changes in condition, and logging incidents</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsibility for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment appropriately</li> <li>Clientele spans all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — broad exposure to diverse home care situations</li> <li>Independent work environment requiring sound clinical judgment and self-direction between supervisory check-ins</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 at time of hire</li> <li>Florida AHCA compliance required: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated home health aide training OR passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours independently across varied home environments</li> <li>Ability to serve clients regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>6 or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Interlachen is a small, close-knit town in Putnam County in north-central Florida, surrounded by lakes and natural preserves that define the region's unhurried pace of life. The area offers a genuinely low cost of living, easy access to outdoor recreation including fishing, kayaking, and trail use, and is situated within reasonable driving distance of Gainesville and Palatka for additional amenities and services. For caregivers seeking meaningful work in a community-oriented, rural Florida setting, Interlachen delivers both lifestyle and purpose.</p>