<p>Apex Companion Care is hiring a Home and Community Based Services Aide in New Smyrna Beach, FL. This field-based caregiver role supports clients in remaining safely and comfortably in their own homes, providing hands-on personal care, household assistance, and health monitoring across the community. The position offers a straightforward path into post-acute home care with a nationally recognized organization, competitive hourly pay, and a full benefits package for eligible employees.</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 medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</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>Provides personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Supports household tasks and meal preparation to help clients maintain independence at home</li> <li>Accompanies clients to medical appointments and errands as needed</li> <li>Monitors and documents client condition, vital signs, and incidents in accordance with care protocols</li> <li>Utilizes Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for accurate visit documentation</li> <li>Operates medical equipment appropriately and ensures a safe home environment for each client</li> <li>Maintains strict client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation</li> <li>Serves clients across a range of ages, backgrounds, and living situations throughout the New Smyrna Beach area</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available to accommodate varied client and caregiver needs</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>Six or more months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to diverse home environments regardless of client age, background, or condition</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>New Smyrna Beach is a laid-back coastal city on Florida's Atlantic shore, known for its arts scene, uncrowded beaches, and strong sense of local community — a meaningful contrast to the density of nearby Daytona Beach or Orlando, both within an hour's drive. The area offers an affordable cost of living relative to other Florida coastal markets, excellent outdoor recreation including surfing, fishing, and kayaking through the Canaveral National Seashore, and a welcoming small-city atmosphere that appeals to caregivers who want to build lasting relationships with the clients and neighbors they serve.</p>