Home Care & Senior Living jobs near The Villages

The Villages area has one of the oldest median ages in the country, so help for older adults is needed here every day of the year. Companions, private duty caregivers, resident assistants and memory care staff work in assisted living communities and in private homes. It is steady, meaningful work. Openings listed here right now: 13.

This job is personal. You might help someone get dressed, make lunch, remind them to take medicine, drive to an appointment or simply keep them company. Patience and reliability matter more than almost anything else, because families and residents count on you showing up. The pace is usually slower than a hospital, and you often get to know the same people over months or years. Top employers hiring right now include Brookdale Senior Living, Watercrest Senior Living, Touching Hearts at Home (Ocala / The Villages) and UnitedHealth Group (Optum).

Schedules vary a lot. Assisted living and memory care communities run day, evening and overnight shifts, while private duty jobs can be a few hours a day or live-in. Part-time openings among them: 8. Florida requires background screening for many people who work with seniors, so expect fingerprints and a background check as part of the hiring process.