<p>This home-based caregiver role in The Villages, FL places you inside one of the nation's most active 55+ communities, supporting older adults who want to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. Working under the Mederi Private Care / LHC Group umbrella — part of the Optum family — you will deliver hands-on personal care and daily living support with the backing of a nationally scaled post-acute organization. The position offers flexible scheduling, a clear competency framework, and a pay range that rewards experience and certification.</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 including health, 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 (equity stock purchase program)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to individual performance</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate a range of availability</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>One-on-one home and community-based care model — you are the primary support for each client in their personal residence</li> <li>Personal care duties include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support tasks: meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to medical appointments or errands</li> <li>Clinical monitoring responsibilities include observing and documenting client condition, vital signs, and reportable incidents</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for documentation and compliance — training provided within the organization's framework</li> <li>Proper operation of medical equipment in the home setting is expected</li> <li>Client population spans diverse ages, backgrounds, and functional levels; adaptability across all home environments is essential</li> <li>Confidentiality standards maintained in accordance with applicable regulations</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network with structured clinical oversight and support resources</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid driver's license with personal vehicle and active auto insurance, or reliable access to public transportation</li> <li>Current CPR certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Florida-specific requirement: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or successful passage of the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours across varying client schedules</li> <li>Capacity 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 but not required</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>The Villages is a master-planned retirement community in north-central Florida — one of the fastest-growing and most recognized active adult communities in the United States — spanning parts of Sumter, Lake, and Marion counties. The area offers a warm climate year-round, an exceptionally low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, and a dense concentration of recreational amenities including golf courses, recreation centers, and walking trails. Orlando is approximately 60 miles to the south, providing easy access to a major international airport, world-class healthcare systems, and urban cultural offerings while preserving the quieter, community-oriented pace of The Villages itself.</p>