Right at Home·Punta Gorda, Florida
Provide one-on-one support to seniors to help them remain safe and independent in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, and companionship activities.
Are you someone who naturally cares for others and wants a job where that truly matters?
Right at Home is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team of Caregivers, Home Health Aides (HHAs) & CNA's. In this role, you’ll provide one-on-one support to seniors, helping them remain safe, comfortable, and independent in their own homes.
Right at Home provides outstanding care and we are a leader in the home care industry. We serve the towns of Englewood, Port Charlotte, Punta Gorda, and limited zip codes in North Port.
You're honest, energetic, and approachable; able to get along and communicate easily with people, especially the elderly. You're never short of a smile and take real pride in your work; you are able to cope well under pressure and thrive on a challenge.
You don’t mind getting a little dirty… this could include (but is not limited to) assisting your client with eating, personal hygiene, dressing, shaving. You will also help them with light housekeeping, laundry, and other household chores.
You can prepare a good meal and know your way around a kitchen.
You are able to assist your client in many ways... this could include (but is not limited to) medication reminders, going through prescribed range of motion exercises, dementia care, and companionship activities such as reading, music, puzzles, etc.
If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time by contacting the location nearest to you. These responsibilities are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Candidates must be 18+ years old with a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and current auto insurance. Must be able to pass a drug screening and a full employment background check.
Market context
In Florida, support-services openings often draw steady demand because facilities rely on CNAs and other support staff to keep daily operations moving. These roles are competitive when employers need current Florida CNA licensure, AHA BLS certification, and EKG skills, and the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here save you time by pulling key details from the original posting. Before applying, confirm your certifications are current and note any EKG experience clearly in your resume.