<p>This per diem home care aide role places you in the Clermont, Florida community, providing direct in-home support to clients who need assistance with daily living so they can remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position is part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with a major health system, offering meaningful one-on-one patient connection, flexible scheduling, and a competitive hourly rate for the right candidate.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $16.00 – $25.05 per hour, based on experience, education, certifications, and local market factors</li> <li>Per diem / flexible scheduling structure — work hours that fit your availability</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible team members, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program available to eligible employees</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care setting serving clients across the Clermont, FL area — no facility environment; care is delivered one-on-one in the client's residence</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 with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment, proper operation of medical equipment, and prompt response to client needs</li> <li>Caseload spans clients of all ages, backgrounds, and functional levels — adaptability across diverse home situations is essential</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network partnered with hospitals and physician groups, providing a structured clinical support infrastructure behind the scenes</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-required training OR passing score on the AHCA competency test prior to or upon hire</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred; candidates without certification must obtain it within 90 days of hire</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to work independently and maintain flexible availability across varying shift times</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Clermont is a growing lakeside city in Lake County, Florida, situated about 25 miles west of Orlando along the scenic Lake Wales Ridge. The area is known for its rolling hills — unusual for Central Florida — its chain of lakes ideal for boating and water sports, and a strong sense of community with expanding residential and commercial development. Clinicians relocating to Clermont benefit from proximity to Orlando's full range of cultural amenities, major airports, and healthcare infrastructure, while enjoying a lower cost of living and a quieter, outdoor-oriented lifestyle.</p>