<p>This home-based caregiver role with a post-acute care organization serves clients in Gainesville, Florida, supporting individuals who need personal care and daily living assistance in their own homes. The position offers hourly pay up to $24.23, a full benefits package including equity and retirement contributions, and a structured training pathway — making it a strong entry point or continuation for caregivers committed to community-based care.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $16.00 – $24.23, based on local labor market, education, experience, and certifications</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs tied to performance</li> <li>Equity stock purchase program</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution (eligibility requirements apply)</li> <li>Flexible scheduling to accommodate varied availability</li> <li>Development pathways for advancement into additional roles within the organization</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provides one-on-one personal care in clients' private residences across the Gainesville, FL service area</li> <li>Assists with activities of daily living including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation, and medication reminders</li> <li>Supports household tasks and meal preparation to maintain client 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 using an Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system</li> <li>Operates medical equipment appropriately and maintains a safe home environment</li> <li>Maintains strict client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network affiliated with LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses</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</li> <li>Florida-specific requirement: completion of the 40-hour AHCA-mandated training program, or passing score on the AHCA competency examination</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours and function effectively across diverse client home environments regardless of client age, background, or condition</li> <li>Six or more months of prior home care experience preferred</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug screening</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Gainesville is a mid-sized university city in north-central Florida, home to the University of Florida and UF Health — one of the state's premier academic medical centers — giving the area a vibrant, educated community feel well beyond its size. The city offers a low cost of living relative to Florida's coastal markets, a strong public school system, abundant parks and natural springs, and year-round warm weather that supports an active outdoor lifestyle. Its central location provides reasonable access to both the Gulf Coast and Atlantic beaches, as well as the Orlando and Jacksonville metro areas.</p>