<p>This personal care caregiver role is based in Green Cove Springs, Florida, serving home-based clients through a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with Optum and LHC Group. The position centers on one-to-one client relationships in a home setting, supporting individuals who need assistance with daily living so they can remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. Hourly pay ranges from $14.00 to $19.00, with a full benefits package and recognition programs that reward consistent performance.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14.00–$19.00 based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available for qualified candidates</li> <li>Clear career development pathways within a large, multi-state post-acute care organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>One-to-one home care model — clients served in their own residences across the Green Cove Springs area</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>Clinical monitoring responsibilities include documenting client condition, vital signs, and incidents using an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment as required by client care plans</li> <li>Client population spans a broad range of ages, backgrounds, and functional needs — adaptability across diverse home situations is essential</li> <li>Confidentiality standards and compliance with applicable state and federal regulations are integral to the role</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled post-acute care platform with standardized protocols and organizational support</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of 40-hour AHCA-required training or passing score on the AHCA competency test</li> <li>Valid driver's license, current vehicle insurance, and reliable personal transportation — or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse client populations regardless of age, background, disability, or financial circumstance</li> <li>Six or more months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Green Cove Springs is a small, historic city situated along the St. Johns River in Clay County, Florida — roughly 30 miles south of Jacksonville. The area offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to the outdoor recreation, dining, and cultural amenities of the greater Jacksonville metro. Clay County is consistently recognized for strong public schools, making it a practical choice for caregivers with families who want proximity to a major city without urban density.</p>