Dementia Caregiver
About The Position
McKenney Home Care is seeking caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs with hands-on dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving experience to provide one-on-one care in private homes. The family-owned agency serves Sarasota and Charlotte County through its Venice office and matches caregivers with clients based on care needs, experience, availability, and location. The role supports people living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions. Care may include responding to confusion, memory loss, repetitive behaviors, agitation, anxiety, or resistance to care; using redirection and reassurance; maintaining familiar routines and a calm environment; assisting with personal care, transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention; observing and reporting changes; providing companionship and meaningful engagement; and following individualized care plans and family preferences. Schedules vary according to client needs and caregiver availability. Assignments may include day, evening, weekend, or overnight shifts; 12-hour shifts; and short or split shifts. Hours are not guaranteed. Caregivers work independently in private homes and have access to 24/7 office and nursing support. Applicants can interview before completing all healthcare credentials; the agency will explain and guide selected applicants through outstanding onboarding requirements.
Requirements
- Previous hands-on dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving experience.
- Patience, dependability, and the ability to respond calmly to challenging behaviors.
- Strong communication and observation skills.
- Comfort working independently in a private home setting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current auto insurance listing the applicant as an allowed driver.
- Reliable transportation.
- Hands-on CPR certification; online-only CPR is not accepted.
- TB screening within the last 6 months or a qualifying chest X-ray within the last 5 years.
- Level 2 AHCA background screening.
- Dependable attendance, professionalism, and flexibility.
Nice To Haves
- HHA certificate.
- Florida CNA license.
- Professional caregiving experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide one-on-one care to clients living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions in private homes.
- Respond calmly to confusion, memory loss, repetitive behaviors, agitation, anxiety, or resistance to care.
- Use redirection and reassurance techniques and help maintain familiar routines and a calm environment.
- Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and ambulation.
- Help prevent falls.
- Recognize and report changes in a client’s behavior or condition.
- Provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
- Follow individualized care plans and family preferences.
Benefits
- W-2 agency employment.
- 24/7 office and nursing support.
- TapCheck next-day pay.
- Competitive salary.
- Dental insurance.
- Employee discounts.
- Flexible schedule.
- Free uniforms.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- Training and development.
- Vision insurance.
- One-on-one care rather than dividing attention across a facility.
- Caregiver experience considered when matching with client needs.
- Varied scheduling opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
