<p>This is a Personal Care Aide (Caregiver) opportunity based in Lake Placid, Florida, supporting home-based clients across Lake Placid and the surrounding areas. The role is PRN with flexible shift availability, making it well-suited for caregivers who want control over their schedule while delivering meaningful, one-on-one care that enables clients to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $10.00–$24.23, determined by local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>PRN / flexible scheduling — choose shifts 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>Employee stock purchase plan (equity participation, subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Career development pathways with clear direction for advancement into additional roles</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care setting — all services delivered in clients' private residences across Lake Placid and surrounding communities</li> <li>One-on-one client assignments focused on supporting independence and quality of life at home</li> <li>Personal care duties include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support tasks 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 using an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment, operating medical equipment appropriately, and responding promptly to client needs</li> <li>Diverse client population spanning all ages, backgrounds, and care needs</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network with national hospital, physician, and family partnerships</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Current, valid driver's license with active vehicle insurance and reliable personal transportation, or demonstrated access to public transit</li> <li>Current CPR certification required at time of hire</li> <li>Florida state requirement: completion of 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours across PRN shifts</li> <li>Ability 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</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Lake Placid is a small, close-knit city in Highlands County in south-central Florida, known as the "Caladium Capital of the World" and celebrated for its colorful murals, lakeside parks, and relaxed pace of life. The area offers affordable cost of living, warm year-round weather, and access to freshwater lakes ideal for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Larger metro amenities in Orlando and Tampa are accessible within two to three hours, while the surrounding rural landscape provides a genuinely unhurried lifestyle that appeals to caregivers seeking community connection alongside their work.</p>