<p>This home caregiver role serves clients in Ona, Florida and the surrounding area through a post-acute home care program affiliated with a national network of hospitals, physicians, and families. The position centers on enabling individuals to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes by providing hands-on personal care, household support, and health monitoring. Hourly pay ranges from $14 to $19, with a comprehensive benefits package and a culture built around meaningful patient connection and career development.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14–$19 per hour based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care setting serving clients in Ona, FL and surrounding communities</li> <li>Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Support household tasks and meal preparation for clients in their own homes</li> <li>Accompany clients to medical appointments and errands as needed</li> <li>Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Utilize Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for visit documentation</li> <li>Ensure a safe home environment and operate medical equipment appropriately</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available to accommodate varied client and caregiver needs</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized 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 access to public transit</li> <li>Florida AHCA-required 40-hour training completion, or passing score on the AHCA competency test</li> <li>Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Six or more months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ona is a small, rural community in Hardee County in central Florida, offering a quiet, unhurried pace of life with low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets. The area sits within easy reach of larger regional centers including Wauchula and Sebring, and is roughly 90 minutes from Tampa, providing access to a major metropolitan area for shopping, dining, and cultural amenities. For caregivers who value close-knit community ties and the satisfaction of serving neighbors in a rural setting, Ona offers a grounded, purpose-driven place to build a career in home health.</p>