URGENTLY HIRING Caregivers in St. Pete/Largo Area
- Hiring immediately
- Driver's license
How this pay compares
This posting states $16.50–$18 an hour. Open caregiver jobs in Florida post a median of $17 an hour, the middle half $16–$18, across 345 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Caregivers employed in Florida earn a median of $16.25 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Workplace injuries
Preferred Care Home Health Services Fort Myers in Fort Myers reported 5 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 548,950 hours worked: 1.8 per 100 full-time workers, against 2.8 per 100 full-time workers at home health agenciesnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 2.0 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
What Florida requires of a caregiver
Florida issues no caregiver credential of its own, by its own rules.
- Training: at least 3 hours.
- Employees of a registered companion or homemaker service provider need level 2 background screening (s. 400.512) and, if they give personal care, a free 1-hour state dementia training within 30 days of hire plus 2 more hours of dementia training within 7 months.
Caregiver and home health aide jobs in our research
- How long these jobs stay listed: Median days to removal 28.0 days · Still listed at 7 days 85.5%
- Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.58x · Clicks 27
- How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 76.1% · Stating an hourly rate 73.8%
From every open job we read and every apply click on this site, as of 11 Nov 2026. Every figure for Caregiver and home health aide jobs
About the job
Benefits
- Flexible schedules (full-time, part-time, weekends, overnights)
- Competitive pay
- Supportive office staff available when you need us
- One-on-one client care
- Ongoing caregiver support and communication
- Opportunities for consistent hours
- Meaningful work making a difference in seniors’ lives
About Preferred Care at Home
At Preferred Care at Home , we believe caregivers are the heart of what we do. We are a compassionate home care company dedicated to helping seniors remain safe, independent, and comfortable in their own homes. We value kindness, reliability, and the relationships our caregivers build with clients and families every day.
We are currently hiring compassionate and dependable caregivers in the Lutz area to join our growing team.
Position Summary
We are looking for caring individuals who have a passion for helping seniors and adults with daily living needs. Whether you are an experienced CNA, HHA, or companion caregiver, we would love to hear from you.
Caregivers assist clients with companionship, personal care, and everyday activities while providing encouragement, dignity, and emotional support.
Responsibilities
- Companionship and conversation
- Personal care assistance (bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting)
- Meal preparation and light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Transportation and errands
- Mobility and transfer assistance
- Support with daily routines and safety monitoring
Qualifications
- Caregiving experience preferred
- Compassionate, dependable, and patient personality
- Ability to communicate clearly and professionally
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation preferred
- Ability to pass background screening
- Authorized to work in the United States
Ideal Candidate
You genuinely enjoy caring for others, show up with compassion, and want to make a meaningful impact in someone’s life every day. We are looking for caregivers who treat clients like family and value building trusted relationships.
Apply Today
Join a team that values and appreciates caregivers. If you are compassionate, dependable, and ready to make a difference, we would love to connect with you.
From Preferred Care at Home's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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Preferred Care at Home hires caregivers, nursing assistants and nurses in 17 states.
Hires in 16 statesPay on its listings: 90.5% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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