Dementia Caregiver

McKenney Home Care•Bonita Springs, FL

21h•Onsite

About The Position

McKenney Home Care is seeking experienced caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs to provide one-on-one private-duty care to clients living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions in their homes. The family-owned agency serves Lee and Collier County and matches caregivers with clients based on care needs, experience, availability, and location. The role involves providing attentive, individualized support that may include personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, and meaningful engagement. Caregivers use patience, reassurance, observation, and redirection while maintaining familiar routines and a calm environment. They follow individualized care plans and family preferences, and report changes in clients’ behavior or condition. Schedules vary with client needs and caregiver availability and may include day, evening, weekend, overnight, 12-hour, short, or split shifts. Hours are not guaranteed. Caregivers work independently in clients’ private homes and can access office and nursing support 24/7. The agency offers guidance with remaining onboarding requirements to selected applicants who do not yet have all required credentials completed.

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, or professional caregiving experience; preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide one-on-one care to clients 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 personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
Assist with transfers and ambulation and support fall prevention.
Recognize and report changes in a client’s behavior or condition.
Provide companionship and meaningful engagement.
Follow individualized care plans and family preferences.