<p>This is a home-based Personal Care Aide / Caregiver role serving clients in the Orange Park, Florida area through a post-acute care organization affiliated with a national health services network. The position centers on enabling older adults and individuals with disabilities to remain safely and comfortably in their own homes, with a scope that spans personal hygiene assistance, household support, and health monitoring. It is an hourly, direct-care role well suited to a compassionate caregiver with reliable transportation and a commitment to one-on-one client relationships.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Hourly pay range: $14.00 – $19.00 per hour (based on experience, certifications, and local labor market factors)</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package (subject to eligibility requirements)</li> <li>Incentive and recognition programs</li> <li>Employee stock purchase plan (equity)</li> <li>401(k) with company contribution</li> <li>Flexible scheduling available</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Home-based care model — services delivered in clients' private residences across the Orange Park area</li> <li>Personal care duties include bathing, grooming, dressing, ambulation assistance, and medication reminders</li> <li>Household support tasks: meal preparation, light housekeeping, and accompanying clients to appointments or errands</li> <li>Health monitoring responsibilities: documenting client condition, vital signs, and incidents with strict confidentiality standards</li> <li>Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system used for visit documentation and compliance</li> <li>Responsible for maintaining a safe home environment and operating medical equipment as required</li> <li>Part of a post-acute care network partnered with hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide</li> <li>Drug-free workplace; pre-employment drug screening required</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-mandated training <em>or</em> passing score on the AHCA competency test</li> <li>Ability to work effectively across diverse client populations regardless of age, background, disability status, or financial condition</li> <li>Six or more months of home care experience preferred</li> <li>Current CPR certification preferred</li> <li>Availability for flexible scheduling preferred</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Orange Park is a suburban community in Clay County, situated along the St. Johns River just south of Jacksonville — offering residents a lower cost of living than the metro core while maintaining easy access to Jacksonville's employment, healthcare, and cultural amenities. The area features waterfront recreation, well-regarded public schools, and a family-oriented atmosphere that appeals to caregivers seeking stability and community roots. Florida's year-round warm climate and proximity to Atlantic coast beaches round out a lifestyle that is both affordable and active.</p>