<p>This home-based caregiver role in Fort Lauderdale, Florida supports individuals receiving post-acute and community-based care in their own homes. Working within a large, nationally recognized post-acute care network, the Home and Community Based Services Aide delivers hands-on personal care, daily living assistance, and household support to help clients maintain independence. The position offers flexible scheduling and an hourly pay range that rewards experience and certification — a solid entry point or continuation for caregivers committed to direct, relationship-centered work.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $14.00 – $25.05 per hour (based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Equity stock purchase plan</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provide personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Support household tasks and meal preparation for clients in their home environment</li> <li>Accompany clients to medical appointments and errands as needed</li> <li>Monitor and document client condition, vital signs, and incidents in accordance with care protocols</li> <li>Maintain strict client confidentiality and adhere to documentation standards</li> <li>Utilize Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for visit tracking and compliance</li> <li>Ensure a safe home environment and operate medical equipment properly</li> <li>Respond promptly and appropriately to evolving client needs</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network serving hospitals, physicians, and families across the country</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>Current CPR certification preferred; must be obtained within 90 days of hire if not already held</li> <li>Minimum 6 months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Fort Lauderdale sits along Florida's southeastern Atlantic coast, offering year-round warm weather, miles of beaches, and a vibrant waterfront lifestyle that draws both residents and visitors. The city provides a rich mix of cultural amenities, diverse dining, and outdoor recreation — from boating and water sports to the arts district and professional sports venues — all within a major metropolitan area with a relatively accessible cost of living compared to neighboring Miami. Fort Lauderdale's central location in Broward County also means easy access to Miami to the south and Palm Beach to the north, making it an attractive base for caregivers who value both urban convenience and coastal quality of life.</p>