Overnight Caregiver
About The Position
McKenney Home Care, a family-owned private-duty home care agency operating through its Venice office, is seeking dependable Caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs for one-on-one overnight care in clients’ homes throughout Sarasota and Charlotte County. Assignments are typically awake 12-hour shifts, approximately 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM. Caregivers must remain awake, alert, and available for the entire shift, and must be able to arrive rested. Caregivers may not work another job or daytime shift on days they are scheduled for an awake overnight assignment. Opportunities may include weeknight or weekend shifts, recurring assignments, and consistent assignments when available. Schedules depend on client needs, caregiver availability, experience, and location; hours are not guaranteed. Caregivers receive individualized client matching and 24/7 office and nursing support.
Requirements
- Ability and willingness to remain awake for the entire 12-hour overnight shift.
- Ability to maintain a schedule that allows arrival rested and alert; caregivers working another daytime job on scheduled overnight days cannot be assigned to these shifts.
- Strong communication, observation, and reliability.
- Comfort working independently in a private home setting.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Current auto insurance with the caregiver listed as an allowed driver.
- Reliable transportation.
- Hands-on CPR certification; online-only CPR is not accepted.
- TB screening within the required timeframe or a qualifying chest X-ray.
- Level 2 AHCA background screening.
- Dependable attendance and professional conduct.
Nice To Haves
- HHA certification.
- Florida CNA licensure.
- Previous professional caregiving experience.
Responsibilities
- Remain awake, alert, and attentive throughout the full overnight shift.
- Assist with toileting, personal care, mobility, and other activities of daily living.
- Provide fall-prevention and safety support throughout the night.
- Offer reassurance, companionship, and redirection when needed.
- Assist with repositioning and nighttime routines according to the care plan.
- Prepare light meals or snacks and encourage hydration as appropriate.
- Provide medication reminders as permitted by the care plan.
- Observe and report changes in condition, behavior, or sleep patterns.
- Complete required documentation using the WellSky app.
- Follow individualized care plans and communicate concerns to the office team.
Benefits
- 24/7 office and nursing support
- TapCheck for next day pay
- W-2 agency employment
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- One-on-one private-duty care
- Thoughtful matching based on experience, availability, location, and comfort level
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
