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Light housekeeping & companion care caregiver needed in Melrose, FL
$40.00/hr offeredPosted Oct 30, 2026
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Starke, Florida · Bradford County
Caregiver Jobs in Starke, FL
Starke is in Bradford County, Florida, home to about 797 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 Starke
Starke is in Bradford County, Florida. The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey counts 5,877 residents, 797 of them aged 65 or older (14%; 18% in Bradford County), and 127 aged 85 or older. About 334 older residents live alone (67% of those in households; 33% in Bradford County). 136 residents 65 and over report a disability (27%). 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 (32091 cover Starke) and the distance you will travel, so postings from nearby towns show up as well. 8.7% of Starke households have no vehicle (6.2% in Bradford County), so say on your profile whether you drive and can take a client to appointments.
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Families looking for private caregivers near Starke, FL
Real postings from families on CaregiverConnect, matched to Starke by distance.
This opening is in Melrose, not in Starke itself. It is listed here because caregivers in Starke 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 Starke
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 Starke: 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 Starke
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 Starke
Employers near Starke 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.
- Centerwell Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Starke ZIP codes; office in Gainesville, 25 mi away; (352) 376-3221.
- Centerwell Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Starke ZIP codes; office in Orange Park, 27 mi away; (904) 731-3515.
- Aveanna Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Starke ZIP codes; office in Gainesville, 25 mi away; (352) 331-3280.
- Concierge Home CareMedicare-certified home health agency serving Starke ZIP codes; office in Orange Park, 27 mi away.
- Alpine Care Home HealthMedicare-certified home health agency serving Starke ZIP codes; office in Jacksonville, 39 mi away; (904) 241-1656.
- Haven HospiceHospice serving Starke ZIP codes; Gainesville, 25 mi away; (904) 378-2121.
- Community Hospice Of Northeast Florida IncHospice serving Starke ZIP codes; Jacksonville, 35 mi away; (904) 268-5200.
- Windsor Health And Rehabilitation CenterNursing home with 120 certified beds in Starke, 0.6 mi away; (904) 964-3383.
- Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterNursing home with 120 certified beds in Starke, 1.0 mi away; (904) 964-6220.
The area
Starke in numbers
In Starke, the median income of households headed by someone 65 or older is $22,264 a year ($39,930 across Bradford County); 22% of older residents live below the poverty line (18% in Bradford County); 203 older householders own their home and 208 rent (ACS 2020–2024).
How it works
How to find private caregiver jobs in Starke (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
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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 2026-10-30):
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, Starke, 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 Starke: 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 Starke?
Medicare lists 23 certified home health agencies serving Starke ZIP codes. The nearest offices are Centerwell Home Health in Gainesville (25 mi), Centerwell Home Health in Orange Park (27 mi), Aveanna Home Health in Gainesville (25 mi).
How many older adults live in Starke?
About 797 residents are 65 or older, 127 of them 85 or older (ACS 2020–2024).
Which nursing homes are near Starke?
Medicare's nursing home file lists Windsor Health And Rehabilitation Center in Starke (0.6 mi, 120 beds), Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Starke (1.0 mi, 120 beds), Pavilion For Health Care, The in Penney Farms (18 mi, 50 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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