Shell Point Retirement Community·Fort Myers, Florida
This role supports residents living with dementia and their caregivers through the CMS GUIDE Model by providing person-centered care via comprehensive assessments and individualized care planning. The Care Navigator acts as a key liaison among medical providers, behavioral health professionals, wellness teams, and caregivers to ensure seamless support and improved outcomes.
What We’re Looking For… Shell Point Retirement Community is seeking a compassionate and experienced Care Navigator to support residents living with dementia and their caregivers through the CMS GUIDE (Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience) Model.
Based in the primary care clinic, this role partners with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to provide person-centered dementia care through comprehensive assessments, individualized care planning, education, and coordination of services.
The Care Navigator serves as a key liaison among medical providers, behavioral health professionals, wellness teams, and caregivers to ensure seamless support and improved outcomes.
Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, or a related field (master’s preferred), at least five years of experience in care coordination or case management working with individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and strong communication, assessment, and problem-solving skills.
This role is dedicated to enhancing quality of life for individuals living with dementia, reducing caregiver strain, and helping residents remain safely in their homes.
What You’re Looking For… One of the top 25 employers in Lee County, Shell Point boasts a caring and compassionate work environment where employees genuinely care for the residents they serve.
It is an environment of kindness and dignity that sets us apart from the rest.
With approximately 2,400 residents and more than 1,100 employees, Shell Point Retirement Community is the largest of its kind in the State of Florida and the second largest in the country.
We believe, as our residents and employees do, that Shell Point is a truly unique place and may represent the smartest choice you can make for your future.
Employees mean everything to us which is why we strive to provide a total compensation package that is so much more than just a paycheck.
In addition to pay, total compensation includes health and wellness plans, rewards and incentives, perks and paid time-off as well as an assortment of other benefits that aim to increase financial security, offer professional development, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life.
We recognize that our continued and unparalleled success as one of the largest life care communities in the country is thanks to our team of dedicated, compassionate, and talented employees who choose to make Shell Point their second home.
Our commitment is to offering them a great work environment with competitive pay, great benefits and perks.
Health & Wellness Medical, Vision & Dental FREE Onsite Health Clinic with FREE Generic Prescriptions 403(b) with Company Match Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Group Term Life Insurance Free Annual Flu Shot Employee Assistance Program Perks Discounted Employee Café Bridge Toll Reimbursement Corporate Discounts Tuition Discounts & Scholarships Interest Free Emergency Loan Program Referral Bonus We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Candidates must have at least five years of experience in care coordination or case management specifically working with individuals living with dementia and their caregivers. A bachelor’s degree in social work, nursing, or a related field is required, with a master’s degree being preferred.
Market context
In Florida, care navigator roles are often tied to growing demand for coordinated patient support across clinics, hospitals, and community settings. These positions are competitive because employers usually look for a bachelor’s degree, prefer a master’s degree, and value 1-3 years of relevant experience in care coordination, patient advocacy, or similar work. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then tailor your application to show how you help patients move through care efficiently.
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