<p>This home and community-based caregiver role is based in Callahan, FL — a small Nassau County community in northeast Florida — and serves clients in their own homes through Apex Companion Care. The position centers on hands-on personal care, daily living support, and household assistance, enabling clients to remain safely and comfortably in their own residences. The role offers an accessible entry point into healthcare with a defined training pathway, a broad hourly pay range, and a comprehensive benefits package through a nationally recognized post-acute care organization.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range of $10.00–$24.23, determined by local labor market, education, work 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 requirements)</li> <li>Employee equity stock purchase program</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into other roles within the organization</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides one-on-one in-home care, supporting clients across a range of ages, backgrounds, and functional abilities</li> <li>Core daily tasks 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>Responsible for monitoring and documenting client condition, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Utilizes Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment as required</li> <li>Must respond promptly and appropriately to evolving client needs in a dynamic, unstructured home setting</li> <li>Part of a broader post-acute care network serving hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide</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</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse home environments regardless of client age, background, disability, or financial situation</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Callahan is a small, close-knit community in Nassau County, situated in the far northeast corner of Florida approximately 30 miles northwest of Jacksonville. The area offers a rural, unhurried pace of life with easy access to Jacksonville's full range of urban amenities, healthcare infrastructure, and international airport. Nassau County is known for its low cost of living, strong sense of community, and proximity to both Atlantic coast beaches and the natural landscapes of the Okefenokee region — an appealing combination for caregivers who value affordability and quality of life outside a major metro.</p>