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Light housekeeping & companion care caregiver needed in Melrose, FL
$40.00/hr offeredPosted Oct 30, 2026
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Palm Coast, Florida · Flagler County
Caregiver Jobs in Palm Coast, FL
Palm Coast is in Flagler County, Florida, home to about 28,977 people aged 65 or older. When a family nearby posts a private or in-home caregiver job on CaregiverConnect, it shows in the list above with its town and distance from you.
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Finding in-home caregiver jobs in Palm Coast
Palm Coast is in Flagler County, Florida. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 98,258 residents, 28,977 of them aged 65 or older (29%; 31% in Flagler County), and 3,182 aged 85 or older. About 5,539 older residents live alone (19% of those in households; 20% in Flagler County). 8,539 residents 65 and over report a disability (30%). Help at home for this group, from a few hours of companionship to personal care, is the work families post here.
On CaregiverConnect a family writes the posting, sets the hours and the rate and can message you directly; there is no agency in between, and your profile is free. Put your home ZIP on your profile (32135, 32137, 32142 and others cover Palm Coast) and the distance you will travel, so postings from nearby towns show up as well. 3.9% of Palm Coast households have no vehicle (4.0% in Flagler County), so say on your profile whether you drive and can take a client to appointments.
Live postings
Families looking for private caregivers near Palm Coast, FL
Real postings from families on CaregiverConnect, matched to Palm Coast by distance.
This opening is in Melrose, not in Palm Coast itself. It is listed here because caregivers in Palm Coast can reach it; distances are straight-line miles between ZIP-code centers, not driving miles.
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Types of caregiver jobs
Types of caregiver jobs in Palm Coast
Families post companion care, help with bathing, dressing and meals, light housekeeping and errands, medication reminders, rides to appointments, overnight stays and respite shifts that give a family caregiver time off. Experience looking after your own relative counts; describe it plainly on your profile.
Senior caregiving · Personal care · Companion care · Dementia care · Respite care · Live-in · Overnight · Part-time and full-time
Pay
Caregiver pay in Palm Coast: how much caregivers make
Public figures first, then what they mean for private work. Statistics describe employed aides across the Florida (statewide); private rates on CaregiverConnect are agreed between each caregiver and family and are not tracked by any agency.
| Measure | Hourly | Source and coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Home health and personal care aides, Florida (statewide) | $16.25 median | BLS OEWS, May 2025; 90,170 jobs |
| Florida minimum wage | $15.00 | effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table) |
Who is the employer. A family that hires you directly is your employer. The Florida minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (effective by October 2026 (U.S. Department of Labor state table)); the federal minimum of $7.25 and federal overtime rules apply to directly employed caregivers unless the work is exempt companionship under the FLSA. Source: US Department of Labor, direct care workers; the state source is listed at the end of this page.
BLS publishes caregiver wages for states and metro areas, not for towns, so the table uses the Florida statewide survey of employed home health and personal care aides: half earned more than $16.25 an hour in May 2025, and the middle half earned $15.16 to $17.25. A private rate is agreed with each family and may be higher or lower.
Rules
Caregiver requirements in Florida, applied to Palm Coast
A family hiring you directly for companionship or personal care sets its own requirements; many ask for references, CPR and a background check. Agency work, especially with Medicare-certified home health agencies, usually asks for a home health aide or nursing assistant credential, and certified nursing assistants are listed on the Florida nurse aide registry. When minimum wage and overtime apply to a caregiver employed by a family, including the companionship and live-in exemptions (the subject of a July 2025 proposed rule), is set out on the U.S. Department of Labor's direct care page. To reach local aging services, adult protective services included, call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116.
Local resources
Training and career resources near Palm Coast
Employers near Palm Coast from Medicare's provider files, with straight-line distance from the town center. Home health agencies and hospices employ aides; call to ask about openings.
- Confident Care Of Florida CorpMedicare-certified home health agency serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; office in Palm Coast, 2.0 mi away.
- Centerwell Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; office in Daytona Beach, 23 mi away; (386) 274-1088.
- Halifax Health Care At HomeMedicare-certified home health agency serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; office in Port Orange, 31 mi away; (386) 425-3871.
- Concierge Home CareMedicare-certified home health agency serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; office in Port Orange, 31 mi away; (386) 257-6601.
- Medical Services Of America Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; office in Jacksonville, 50 mi away; (904) 998-4408.
- Adventhealth Hospice Care East FloridaHospice serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; Ormond Beach, 20 mi away; (386) 231-6555.
- Halifax Health HospiceHospice serving Palm Coast ZIP codes; Port Orange, 31 mi away; (386) 425-4701.
- Aviata At Grand OaksNursing home with 120 certified beds in Palm Coast, 3.1 mi away; (386) 446-6060.
- Flagler Health And Rehabilitation CenterNursing home with 120 certified beds in Bunnell, 5.2 mi away; (386) 437-4168.
The area
Palm Coast in numbers
In Palm Coast, the median income of households headed by someone 65 or older is $61,697 a year ($63,791 across Flagler County); 7.2% of older residents live below the poverty line (6.7% in Flagler County); 18% of residents aged five and over speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish and other Indo-European languages; 14,772 older householders own their home and 2,098 rent (ACS 2020–2024).
How it works
How to find private caregiver jobs in Palm Coast (no agency)
CaregiverConnect is a marketplace, not an agency. Families post what they need, caregivers apply, and the two of you work out the arrangement directly.
- Tell us about your experience
- Set your availability and rate
- Create your account
- Browse, apply or respond
- Agree on the details
Applying to open postings and starting a new conversation are part of Caregiver Premium ($7.99/month, cancel anytime). Replying to a family who contacts you is always free. CaregiverConnect takes no cut of what you earn.
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Guides
Useful reading
Private caregiver jobs near you: how to find them without an agency · Caregiver interview preparation: questions families ask and how to answer them · How to get paid to take care of a family member in Florida: SMMC LTC and the PDO · How to write a caregiver profile that families actually contact
Sources (checked 2026-11-11):
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Palm Coast, Florida
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Agencies and service areas
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospice General Information
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Hospital General Information
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS May 2025, Florida (31-1120 home health and personal care aides)
- U.S. Department of Labor, state minimum wage laws
- U.S. Department of Labor, direct care workers under the FLSA
- Administration for Community Living, Eldercare Locator
Questions
Caregiver jobs in Palm Coast: frequently asked questions
How much do caregivers earn in Florida?
BLS puts the median wage of employed home health and personal care aides in Florida at $16.25 an hour (May 2025), across 90,170 jobs. Private rates are set with each family; the minimum wage is $15.00.
Are there home health agencies near Palm Coast?
Medicare lists 33 certified home health agencies serving Palm Coast ZIP codes. The nearest offices are Confident Care Of Florida Corp in Palm Coast (2.0 mi), Centerwell Home Health in Daytona Beach (23 mi), Halifax Health Care At Home in Port Orange (31 mi).
How many older adults live in Palm Coast?
About 28,977 residents are 65 or older, 3,182 of them 85 or older (ACS 2020–2024).
Which nursing homes are near Palm Coast?
Medicare's nursing home file lists Aviata At Grand Oaks in Palm Coast (3.1 mi, 120 beds), Flagler Health And Rehabilitation Center in Bunnell (5.2 mi, 120 beds), The Pavilion At Crescent Lake in Crescent City (18 mi, 92 beds) as the nearest. Nursing homes employ certified nursing assistants; call to ask about openings and training.
Is it free to apply for caregiver jobs here?
Creating a caregiver profile is free and CaregiverConnect takes no cut of what a family pays you. Applying to postings is part of Caregiver Premium; replying to a family who contacts you is free.
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