<p>This home and community-based caregiver role is based in Callahan, FL — a small Nassau County community in northeast Florida — and serves clients in their private residences through Apex Companion Care. The position centers on hands-on personal care and daily living support, allowing clients to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The hourly pay range is competitive for the region, and the role comes with access to a full corporate benefits package including equity and retirement contributions. For a caregiver who values consistent community-based work, flexible scheduling, and a mission-driven care environment, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $10.00 – $24.23 per hour, based on experience, education, certifications, and local labor market factors</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan with equity participation</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways and opportunities for advancement within a large national post-acute care network</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home and community-based setting — all care delivered in clients' private residences, not a facility</li> <li>Personal care responsibilities include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support duties include meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Client monitoring responsibilities include documenting condition changes, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment appropriately</li> <li>Serves a diverse client population across age groups, backgrounds, and care needs</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available to accommodate varying client and caregiver needs</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized post-acute care organization with deep hospital and physician partnerships</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid Florida driver's license, personal vehicle with current insurance, and reliable transportation — or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of 40-hour AHCA-mandated training OR passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse client populations regardless of age, background, disability, or financial situation</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Flexibility to work variable hours based on client scheduling needs</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Callahan is a quiet, close-knit community in Nassau County, situated in the far northeast corner of Florida — roughly 30 miles northwest of Jacksonville and within easy reach of the Georgia border. The area offers a low cost of living, a rural pace of life, and proximity to Jacksonville's full range of urban amenities, healthcare infrastructure, and cultural offerings. Northeast Florida's year-round mild climate, Atlantic coastline, and outdoor recreation make it an appealing base for caregivers who want community roots without the density of a major metro.</p>