<p>This home-based caregiver role with Almost Family — part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses — serves clients in Delray Beach, Florida, supporting individuals who need personal care assistance to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position offers genuine schedule flexibility, a clear competency framework, and the backing of a nationally recognized post-acute care organization with structured recognition and development pathways. For a compassionate caregiver who values one-on-one client relationships and community-based work, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14.00–$20.00, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways into additional roles within the organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Community-based, in-home care model — each assignment takes place in the client's private residence</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate a range of availability and client needs</li> <li>Caseload spans clients of varying ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — adaptability across all home environments is expected</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing), ambulation support, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support duties: meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Ongoing monitoring and documentation of client condition, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Safe environment maintenance and proper operation of any prescribed medical equipment in the home</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care network — LHC Group / Optum — with regional clinical infrastructure and support</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 state requirement: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours across varied client schedules</li> <li>Ability to function effectively in any home environment regardless of client age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Delray Beach sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast in Palm Beach County — a vibrant, walkable city known for its award-winning beaches, thriving Atlantic Avenue dining and arts scene, and year-round warm climate. The area offers an exceptional quality of life with access to top-rated schools, diverse neighborhoods, and proximity to both Boca Raton and Fort Lauderdale, making it an attractive base for healthcare professionals who want coastal living without the density of Miami. Cost of living is moderate relative to South Florida's urban core, and the community's strong healthcare infrastructure supports ongoing professional growth.</p>