<p>This home caregiver role places you in the homes of clients across Fernandina Beach, Florida and the surrounding areas, providing hands-on personal care and daily living support that allows individuals to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes. The position sits within a nationally recognized post-acute care network and offers hourly pay well above many comparable home care roles in the region, with a full benefits package available to eligible employees.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $14.00–$24.23, 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</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Clear development pathways for advancement into other clinical or operational roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>In-home care setting serving Fernandina Beach and surrounding communities — no facility-based shift structure</li> <li>Caseload includes clients across a broad age and acuity range; caregivers must be comfortable in any home environment regardless of client age, background, or condition</li> <li>Core daily responsibilities include personal hygiene assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing), ambulation support, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support duties: 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>Caregivers are expected to operate medical equipment appropriately and respond promptly to client needs and safety concerns</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available to accommodate varying client and caregiver needs</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Valid driver's license, personal vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation — or demonstrated access to public transit</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 effectively across diverse client populations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Flexible availability preferred to meet variable client scheduling demands</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fernandina Beach occupies the northern tip of Amelia Island on Florida's Atlantic coast — a historic barrier island community known for its Victorian-era downtown, white-sand beaches, and relaxed coastal pace. The area offers an exceptionally low-stress quality of life with access to water recreation, state parks, and the cultural amenities of Jacksonville just 35 miles to the south. Cost of living remains moderate relative to Florida's larger metro markets, making it an attractive base for healthcare workers seeking a stable, community-rooted environment.</p>