Companion Care Specialist at Easter Seals Florida Inc – Palatka, Florida

Pay rate will be $14.50 per hour

Full or part-time opportunities available

Be a Comfort. Be a Companion. Be a Difference

Some of the most powerful care doesn’t involve medicine — it involves presence, kindness, and heart. We are looking for Companion Care Specialist who genuinely enjoy helping others feel supported, respected, and never alone.

In this role, you’ll provide non-medical care such as homemaking, companionship, and respite services to individuals with disabilities, special needs, and older adults—helping them remain safe and comfortable in their homes while giving families peace of mind.

What You’ll Do

• Provide warm companionship, conversation, and emotional support
• Offer respite care to give families and caregivers a break
• Assist with light housekeeping (laundry, tidying, cleaning living spaces)
• Help with meal preparation and light cooking
• Support daily routines and meaningful activities
• Run errands or assist with shopping as assigned
• Observe and report any changes or concerns
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and supportive environment
• Treat every client with dignity, patience, and kindness

This is a non-medical role — no hands-on nursing or clinical care required.

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience as a homemaker, companion, caregiver, or respite worker preferred
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, or special needs is a plus
• A caring heart, dependable nature, and strong communication skills
• Ability to respect client preferences, privacy, and independence
• Ability to meet our approved driver qualifications in order to drive your personal vehicle, as required to drive for program related business

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.