Hire an Independent Caregiver to Provide Personalized Senior Care in North & South Tampa, FL

Our Recruiters & Matchmakers connect seniors with independent caregivers at affordable rates.

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I Need A Caregiver

We’ll find you experienced independent caregivers matching your needs.

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I Am A Caregiver

Please share your experience
as an independent caregiver.

Why Hallmark Homecare is preferred by many families

An Approach for Modern Times

Caregiver shortages, escalating costs, improvements in technology, Increased regulation, and a new cultural mindset have combined to make it advantageous for families to hire caregivers directly. This new approach provides key advantages over the traditional homecare agency, including:

More control: You make the decisions!

More consistency: Everyone benefits from stable caregiver-family relationships

Happier caregivers: Increased satisfaction with higher wages and more stability

Affordability: You will likely spend less than the alternatives!

Meet Your Local Office:

As a family deeply rooted in the healthcare industry, we have witnessed firsthand the challenges faced by aging loved ones and the immense burden it places on caregivers. We've seen the struggles of family members and friends who have faced the daunting task of finding high-quality, compassionate care for loved ones, often while navigating the complexities of their own lives.

One personal experience that deeply impacted us involved my uncle, who was placed in the care of a caregiver who, unfortunately, was found drinking on the job. Due to this negligence, my uncle wandered into areas of the house that could have caused him injury, putting himself at significant risk. While he thankfully, was not harmed, the incident left us shaken by what could have happened.

My husband's siblings have also experienced the challenges of caregiving. They had to rearrange their schedules to accommodate their mother's doctor's visits, prescription pickups, groceries, and other life necessities, all while balancing their own personal and professional commitments.

These experiences underscore the importance of finding reliable and trustworthy caregivers. We've gained a deep understanding of the crucial need for quality, compassionate homecare services. Hallmark Homecare is dedicated to alleviating the stress and uncertainty that often accompanies aging by connecting experienced caregivers with families in need. Our goal is to empower aging adults to live fulfilling lives with dignity and independence in the comfort of their own homes.

We are committed to building a strong, caring community where both our clients and the caregivers we recruit flourish. By attracting top-notch caregivers who share our passion for making a positive impact, we ensure our clients are treated with the utmost respect and compassion.

Please join us in our mission to transform the lives of aging adults and their families. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.

North & South Tampa, FL Office

Proudly serving Carrollwood (33618, 33624), Citrus Park (33625), Lutz (33548, 33549, 33558, 33559), Odessa (33556), Tampa (33602, 33606, 33607, 33609, 33611, 33612, 33614, 33616, 33620, 33621, 33629), New Tampa/Tampa Palms (33613, 33647), Town 'n' Country (33615, 33634, 33635), and Westchase (33626).

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Melissa Mateus

Owner/Operator

Nurse Registry License #: 30212921
Homemaker & Companion License #: 240424

Hear From Our Clients

Pat

"I wanted to share my exceptional experience with Hallmark Homecare when I was recovering recently from a stem cell transplant. The planning with Melissa was so thorough for the specialized care that I needed, from 24/7 to partial days, that I felt very safe putting myself in their hands. The compassionate care and sincere empathy from both Hallmark and the referred caregiver were more than I ever expected. Jasmine was a jewel as a caregiver - many thanks for your excellent care. The quality of specialized support that I received will always be appreciated."

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Contact Us

Begin the process of hiring independent contractors by getting in touch with us. Our Associates are ready to help!

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Client Interview

We interview you to learn more about you or your loved one's care needs. This results in your comprehensive Ideal Caregiver Profile.

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Caregiver Interview

Using your Ideal Caregiver Profile, we conduct a search and vet caregivers to determine your best matches. We connect you with these caregivers to meet and interview.

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Select & Hire

You decide which independent caregivers are the best matches for you. You then select and hire caregiver(s) of your choice.

What About Safety?

Criminal Background Check

Hallmark Homecare conducts a Level 2 FDLE Fingerprinting background screening on every caregiver we place. This involves a national fingerprint-based check, a comprehensive Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and FBI checks.  The FDLE describes a level 2 background check as a fingerprint-based background check that should be conducted on employees holding positions of trust and responsibility. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Employment History & Verification

Our background check verifies that each independent caregiver we place has the legal right to work as well as a verifying their references and employment history.

Experience

We make sure that all independent caregivers we place have extensive experience.  

Contact Us

For more information, please call 813-590-5595

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Who Needs Care?

Testimonials

I am grateful to have made the connection with Hallmark Homecare. Hallmark has matched me with a quality independent caregiver to provide services for my mother at an affordable price. My mother loves her caregiver, Liza, and I have new peace of mind.”

-Jim B

The caregiver that Hallmark Homecare matched us with is dedicated to taking care of my husband, and this has allowed me to continue to my work in our family business. Our caregiver has enabled us to stay together in our home where we both want to be.”

- Carol C

Hallmark Homecare provided excellent caregiver matches for my husband. I was very pleased with their liaison services. I would definitely recommend them to any of my friends who are in need of in-home caregivers for their loved ones.”

– Margaret C.

Independent Caregiver Opportunities

Are you a caring and dependable independent caregiver wanting to make a real difference in the lives of seniors and their families?

Are you interested in making a substantially better wage as you deliver this vital service that you’ve been called to do?

Do you have the following experience?

  • At least 2 years of experience
  • Legal ability to work (Proof of legal residency, green card, social security card, picture ID, etc.)
  • FBI Level 2 background check
  • Positive references that can be verified
  • Reliable transportation and a clean driving record

If you are a caregiver for the elderly with these qualifications, we would love the opportunity to advance your career by placing you with a client.

Services provided: 

  • Meal preparation
  • Light cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Transportation
  • Household chores
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I Am A Caregiver

Please share your experience
as a care provider.

We would like to match you with a client in your area. Our senior clients and their families are looking to be matched with professional independent caregivers that provide reliable, quality service. In order to be placed, you must fill out the following application. (We do not accept resumes or emails).

Please Note: All information will be kept confidential. We do not share or sell data to anyone.

Contact Information

Education & Experience

Please let us know about all of your educational and caregiving experience. Be as accurate as possible. In order to match you with clients, we need to know about your skills, experience, and education.

Automobile & Driving

Clients who need their caregivers to arrive on-time and then assist with transportation and errands expect you to have a reliable, registered, insured car and a clean driving record. Please answer the following questions:

Availability

Information to Help Create the Best Match

The best assignments are those where your personality, skills, abilities, and interests match the needs and desires of the client. Please be as accurate as possible when answering the following questions because they are used to match you with potential clients in your area.

Background Information

Our clients expect to interview caregivers with solid references and a clean background. Please let us know a little about your background by answering the following questions:

Certification & Release

We're an equal opportunity Direct Referral Agency. All applicants seeking placements will clients will be considered for caregiving opportunities without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Please read carefully before acknowledging and submitting:

I authorize any of the persons or organizations referenced in the placement application to give you any and all information concerning my previous employment, education or any other information they might have, personal or otherwise, with regard to any of the subjects covered by this application and release all such parties from all liability for any damage that may result from furnishing such information to you. I authorize you to request and receive such information.

I understand that my contract is contingent upon verification of past employment; school transcripts; licensures and certifications; satisfactory criminal background check. I hereby consent to such examinations and verifications.

I further understand that I will be required to participate in direct deposit at a bank of your choosing for all payroll transactions.

I certify that the answers given herein are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that any misrepresentations, omissions of facts or incomplete answers in any application document may disqualify me from further consideration for being a sub-contractor. I further understand that, if contracted, any misrepresentations or omissions of facts in any application document will be cause for my contract to be terminated at any time without prior notice. I understand that my contract may be terminated if I, at any time, reveal confidential information concerning the organization, patients or fellow team members.

By hitting "Submit", I affirm my understanding and agreement of the above release.

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