<p>This per diem In-Home Caregiver role is based in Alachua, FL and serves clients receiving private duty home care through a nationally recognized post-acute care organization affiliated with the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family. 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. For a caregiver who values autonomy, flexible scheduling, and meaningful one-on-one client relationships, this is a strong fit.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14–$20, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Per diem / flexible scheduling structure that accommodates varied availability</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package available to eligible team members, including health, dental, and vision coverage</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution for eligible employees</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways within a large national post-acute care network</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Per diem schedule with flexible hours; ability to work independently across varied home environments</li> <li>Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Supports household tasks and meal preparation to maintain a safe, functional home environment</li> <li>Accompanies clients to medical appointments and errands as needed</li> <li>Monitors and documents client condition, vital signs, and incidents using an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system</li> <li>Operates medical equipment appropriately and ensures client safety within the home setting</li> <li>Maintains strict client confidentiality in all documentation and communications</li> <li>Serves clients across a broad demographic range regardless of age, background, or financial circumstance</li> <li>Part of a nationally scaled home care organization with structured clinical oversight and support resources</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>Current CPR certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Florida AHCA compliance required: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours and function independently across diverse home care settings</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Alachua is a small, welcoming city in north-central Florida situated just minutes from Gainesville, home of the University of Florida — giving residents easy access to a major university medical center, cultural events, Division I athletics, and a vibrant dining and arts scene. The area offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, a warm climate year-round, and proximity to natural springs, state parks, and outdoor recreation that define North Florida's distinctive lifestyle. For caregivers seeking community roots alongside professional growth, Alachua strikes a comfortable balance between small-town character and urban convenience.</p>