<p>This in-home personal care role places a Caregiver/Aide in the Elkton, Florida area, working directly with clients who need support to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network and offers hourly pay up to $19.00, a comprehensive benefits package, and a clear path for professional development for those looking to grow within home-based care.</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 medical, 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 with equity participation</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available for those who can accommodate variable hours</li> <li>Development opportunities for advancement into additional roles within the organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides one-on-one personal care and activities of daily living (ADL) support — bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders — in the client's private residence</li> <li>Supports household tasks including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to medical appointments or errands</li> <li>Monitors and documents client condition, vital signs, and incidents in accordance with care plan requirements</li> <li>Utilizes Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for accurate visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Operates medical equipment as needed and maintains a safe home environment for each client</li> <li>Serves a diverse client population across varying ages, backgrounds, and functional levels in the Elkton area</li> <li>Maintains strict client confidentiality in all aspects of care delivery</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 40-hour AHCA-mandated training or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse home environments regardless of client age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Elkton is a small, rural community in St. Johns County in northeastern Florida, situated between St. Augustine and Palatka and within easy reach of Jacksonville's metropolitan amenities. The area offers a quiet, low-cost-of-living lifestyle with access to Florida's year-round warm climate, nearby Atlantic coast beaches, and the historic charm of St. Augustine — one of the oldest cities in the United States. For caregivers who value a close-knit community setting with outdoor recreation and coastal access close at hand, Elkton offers a genuinely appealing home base.</p>