About the role
Awake Night Shift Caregiver
Location: Orange Park, Middleburg, Oakleaf, Argyle, and surrounding areas
Target Areas: Orange Park, Middleburg, and nearby communities
Join Our Team at Senior Helpers West Jacksonville!
Senior Helpers is a growing, reputable, and nationally recognized home care company, proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Senior Helpers West Jacksonville, we care for our caregivers with respect, camaraderie, recognition, and ongoing support—so you can provide the highest level of care to our clients.
We are currently seeking compassionate and reliable Caregivers, CNAs, and HHAs for Awake Night Shift positions in the Orange Park and Middleburg areas.
If you are a caring individual who enjoys helping others, takes pride in making a difference, and is comfortable providing attentive care throughout the night, we would love to hear from you.
About the Awake Night Shift
This is an awake overnight position. Caregivers must remain awake, alert, and attentive for the entire scheduled shift to provide care, supervision, assistance, and support to the client as needed.
Night shift responsibilities may include assisting clients with overnight needs, personal care, mobility, toileting, repositioning, companionship, safety monitoring, and documenting changes in the client's condition.
Sleeping while on duty is not permitted during an Awake Night Shift.
What Does a Night Shift Caregiver Do?
- Remain awake, alert, and available throughout the entire scheduled shift.
- Provide companionship and reassurance to clients during overnight hours.
- Assist with toileting, mobility, repositioning, dressing, and other activities of daily living.
- Assist with bathing and personal care as needed.
- Monitor client safety and respond appropriately to changes or needs during the night.
- Prepare light meals or snacks when required.
- Engage in calm and meaningful conversation when clients are awake.
- Assist with maintaining a safe and comfortable environment.
- Document completed activities and report updates regarding the client's physical condition, mental capacity, behavior, or other concerns.
- Communicate important information to the office and appropriate team members.
Why Be a Senior Helpers Caregiver?
- We truly care about our staff.
- Competitive pay based on experience and role, including Caregiver, CNA, or HHA.
- Great Place to Work® Certified.
- Professional growth opportunities and ongoing training.
- Flexible scheduling and work/life balance.
- Supportive and team-oriented work environment.
- Opportunities to work with clients close to home whenever possible.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors and their families.
Caregiver Qualifications
- Ability and willingness to remain awake and attentive for the entire overnight shift.
- Minimum of 6 months of caregiving experience preferred.
- CNA or HHA certification welcomed.
- Current in-person CPR certification required.
- Passion for helping others and serving the community.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Reliable transportation.
- Dependable, professional, and able to work independently.
- Ability to pass a Level II background screening.
Service Areas
Senior Helpers West Jacksonville serves Duval, Clay, Nassau, Baker, and St. Johns Counties. This position specifically focuses on clients in and around Orange Park, Middleburg, Oakleaf, Argyle, and surrounding communities.
We work to place caregivers with clients close to where they live whenever possible.
Background Screening Requirement
This position requires Level II background screening through Florida's Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Apply today and make a difference—one night, one client, and one family at a time.
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