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Dementia companion jobs in Florida
We are looking for warm, patient, and compassionate people to join our growing team of dementia companions across Florida. If you have a gift for connecting with people, and the patience to let someone move at their own pace, we want to hear from you.
Why join us
What you get working with us
We invest in our companions because we know that the quality of care families receive is entirely dependent on the people we attract and retain.
Meaningful work
Every visit you make matters. You will see the impact directly, a smile, a familiar memory surfaced, a family's relief. This is work that is genuinely felt by the people you support.
Flexible hours
We work around your life. Whether you are looking for a few hours per week or a fuller schedule, we will build something that fits, and adjust it as your circumstances change.
Support from day one
Your coordinator is closely available through your first visits and throughout your time with us.
Training before your first visit
You complete Florida's one-hour Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) training online before your first visit, so you start with the same grounding as every companion.
Ongoing support
You will have a named coordinator you can always reach. We run regular check-ins, share guidance when situations are challenging, and make sure you never feel like you are figuring things out on your own.
Work close to home
We match companions with people living in their own local area. No long journeys, no unfamiliar neighborhoods. You will build relationships with people nearby, which makes consistency easy to sustain.
Who we hire
What we are looking for
We hire primarily for character, the qualities that cannot be taught. Everything else can be learned. If you recognise yourself in this list, we would love to hear from you.
- Warm, patient, and genuinely compassionate, you enjoy the company of older people
- Reliable and consistent, the people you support will depend on you, so showing up matters enormously
- Calm under pressure, dementia can be unpredictable; you respond with steadiness rather than panic
- A good listener, you know how to be present without filling every silence
- Comfortable with ambiguity, dementia care is not about having all the answers
- Discreet and professional, you treat everything you see and hear as confidential
- Flexible and adaptable, no two visits are the same, and you find that energising rather than draining
- Committed to doing things properly, you take pride in your work even when no one is watching
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Tell us about yourself
Applications take around 10 minutes. We read every submission carefully and aim to respond within three business days.
What happens next
Our recruitment process
We keep things straightforward and treat all applicants with the same care we ask our companions to show families.
Application review
We read every application carefully and personally. We aim to respond within three business days. If we think you could be a great fit, we will invite you to an initial phone conversation, not a formal interview, just a chance to learn more about each other.
Introductory conversation
A relaxed call with a member of our team, typically 20 to 30 minutes. We will ask about your background, motivations, and what you are looking for. You will have plenty of opportunity to ask us questions. This is about fit, not interrogation.
References
We will check two references, and you complete Florida's one-hour Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) training, online from the Department of Elder Affairs, before your first visit.
Your first match
Once references are checked and your ADRD certificate is in, we will introduce you to your first matched person. Your coordinator will be closely available through those early visits.
Questions about working as a dementia companion
Still have questions?
Ask us anything about the role before you apply.
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- Florida ADRD training before the first visit
What does a dementia companion do?
A dementia companion spends regular time with one person living with dementia at home: conversation, activities they enjoy, walks, meals together and keeping the day on a familiar rhythm, while the family gets time to rest or work. It is non-medical work: companions don't give medication or nursing care.
How do I become a dementia caregiver?
Patience and warmth matter more than qualifications. Apply with the form on this page, and if it's a fit we have a short call, check two references and ask you to complete Florida's one-hour Alzheimer's and related dementias (ADRD) training online before your first visit.
Can I become a companion caregiver with no experience?
Yes. No formal care experience is required. We look for people who are calm, reliable and kind with older adults. Experience with a family member who had dementia is valued, and the Florida ADRD training gives everyone the same grounding before the first visit.
Do you need a license to be a caregiver in Florida?
Non-medical companion work does not need a nursing or other care license. What Florida asks of people in this role is training in Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and a Level 2 background screening for those who provide companion services.
What is the Florida ADRD training?
A one-hour online course on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias from the Florida Department of Elder Affairs. It covers how dementia affects behavior and communication and how to respond safely. Every companion completes it before their first visit.
Don't see your question? Call (689) 333-6079 or send us a message.
Ready to make a difference?
Scroll up and fill in the application form, it takes around ten minutes and we will be in touch within three business days. We look forward to hearing from you.