Experienced Dementia Caregiver / HHA / CNA

McKenney Home Care; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Training & development

Vision insurance

TapCheck for next day pay

Company parties

Job summary

McKenney Home Care is seeking experienced Caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs to support clients living with dementia in Sarasota and Charlotte County, FL. The role emphasizes patience, consistency, reassurance, observation, and adapting approaches to each client’s needs.

This position requires dementia care experience, HHA certificate or Florida CNA license, valid driver’s license, dependable transportation, and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).

Qualifications

• Hands-on dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving experience strongly preferred.
• HHA certificate or Florida CNA license preferred.
• Patient, calm, dependable, and able to respond to challenging behaviors.
• Strong communication and observation skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a private home setting.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification or willingness to obtain (online not accepted).
• TB screening within 6 months or X‑ray within 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide dementia care and companionship in clients' homes.
• Follow detailed care plans and family preferences.
• Assist with personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention.
• Recognize and report changes in behavior or condition.
• Offer redirection and reassurance to manage agitation or anxiety.

Skills

Dementia care

Alzheimer's care

Memory loss handling

Behavior management

Redirection

Reassurance

Personal care

Transfers

Fall prevention

Companionship

Care plans

Education

HHA certificate

Florida CNA license

Job description

Benefits:

• 24/7 Office and Nursing Support
• TapCheck for next day pay
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

McKenney Home Care is seeking experienced Caregivers, HHAs, and CNAs who are confident supporting clients living with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other memory-related conditions throughout Sarasota and Charlotte County.

This position is best suited for caregivers who understand that dementia care requires patience, consistency, reassurance, observation, and the ability to adjust your approach based on the client’s needs and behaviors.

We Are Looking for Caregivers Experienced With:

• Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
• Confusion, memory loss, and repetitive behaviors
• Agitation, anxiety, or resistance to care
• Redirection and reassurance techniques
• Maintaining routines and providing a calm environment
• Personal care including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Transfers, ambulation, and fall prevention
• Recognizing and reporting changes in behavior or condition
• Providing companionship and meaningful engagement
• Following detailed care plans and family preferences

Scheduling Opportunities

Private-duty schedules vary based on client needs and caregiver availability and may include:

• Day shifts
• Evening shifts
• Weekend shifts
• Overnight shifts
• 12-hour shifts
• Short or split shifts

Hours cannot be guaranteed, and caregiver placement is based on experience, availability, location, and individual client needs.

Qualifications

• Previous hands-on dementia or Alzheimer’s caregiving experience strongly preferred
• HHA certificate, Florida CNA license, or strong professional caregiving experience preferred
• Patient, calm, dependable, and able to respond appropriately to challenging behaviors
• Strong communication and observation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a private home setting
• Valid driver’s license
• Current auto insurance with you listed as an allowed driver
• Reliable transportation
• Hands-on CPR certification or willingness to obtain - online is not accepted
• TB screening within the last 6 months or X-Ray within the last 5 years
• Eligibility for Level 2 AHCA background screening https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Dependable attendance, clear communication, professionalism, and flexibility

Why McKenney Home Care?

McKenney Home Care is a family-owned private-duty home care agency. We work to match caregivers with clients based on experience, availability, location, and care needs while providing support from our office and nursing team.

If dementia care is an area where you have experience and feel confident making a difference, we would love to connect with you!