<p>This home-based caregiver role with Almost Family (part of LHC Group and the Optum/UnitedHealth Group family) serves clients in Tequesta, FL and the surrounding Palm Beach County area. The position centers on enabling individuals to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes through hands-on personal care, household support, and health monitoring. It is an hourly, field-based role well suited to a compassionate caregiver with home care experience who values consistent client relationships and flexible scheduling.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $14.00 – $20.00 per hour, based on experience, education, certifications, and local labor market factors</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>Drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug screening</li> <li>Compliance with all applicable minimum wage laws</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Provide direct personal care including bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Support household tasks and meal preparation to maintain a safe, functional home environment for clients</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 agency protocols</li> <li>Utilize Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system for accurate visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Operate medical equipment properly and respond promptly to changes in client status or urgent needs</li> <li>Maintain strict client confidentiality in all interactions and documentation</li> <li>Serve clients across a diverse range of ages, backgrounds, and home environments</li> <li>Part of a nationally recognized post-acute care network with structured development pathways for team members seeking career advancement</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</li> <li>Minimum 6 months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Ability to work flexible hours and adapt to varied home environments regardless of client age, background, or condition</li> <li>Must pass a pre-employment drug test</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Tequesta is a small, upscale village at the northern tip of Palm Beach County, situated along the Loxahatchee River where it meets the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway — offering a relaxed, waterfront lifestyle with easy access to Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, and the broader South Florida metro. The area features excellent public and private schools, year-round warm weather, abundant outdoor recreation including boating, fishing, and beach access, and a cost of living that, while elevated relative to inland Florida, remains well below comparable coastal communities in Miami-Dade. For caregivers who value a tight-knit community feel within reach of major urban amenities, Tequesta is a compelling place to build a career in home-based care.</p>