We Offer You A
"Helping Hand"
With Every Task

A team of dedicated professionals ready to meet all of your needs — from daily errands to senior care — with a genuine Helping Hand.

Serving Southwest Florida
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Health & Wellness
Companion care
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Transportation
Airport & around town
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Home Services
Watch, sitting & setup
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Pet Services
Walking & vet trips
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Personal Assistant
Errands, org & travel
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Senior Financial
VA, LTC & estate
Trusted Local Professionals
SW Florida Residents
28+ Years Experience
6 Service Categories
Personalized to Your Needs
What We Offer

Our Complete Range of Services

Every service is personalized to you. Click any card to see the full details.

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Health & Wellness

Senior companion care, laundry, meal prep, medication reminders & more.

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Transportation

Airport transfers, around town rides, hospital & outpatient transportation.

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Home Services

Home watch, house sitting, wait service & full property set-up.

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Pet Services

Pet walking, in-home pet sitting & groomer / vet transport.

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Personal Assistant

Errands, organization, office work, meal prep, travel coordination & moving.

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Senior Financial

VA aid, long-term care insurance, estate planning & bill pay assistance.

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Join Our Team

We are always looking for great people to join our team.

Passionate about helping others? We'd love to hear from you.

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What Our Clients Say

“You are awesome!”

— Lynn J.

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Personal Assistant Services

From daily errands to complete travel planning — we handle the details so you can focus on what matters most.

Errands & Shopping
Dry Cleaning — Drop-off & Pick-up
Pharmacy — Drop-off & Pick-up
Gift Shopping & Wrapping
Big Box & Discount Shopping
Packing & Shipping
Department of Motor Vehicles & Vehicle Repair — Drop-off, Pick-up or Wait
Organization
Closets
Garages
Offices
Storage Closets
Kitchen & Bathroom Cabinets
Refrigerator & Freezer
Office Work
Filing, Purging & Sorting
Bill Pay
Google Calendar Setup
Make & Manage Appointments
Cards & Invitations
Guest list, label setup & printing, calligraphy, postage
Meal Preparation
Menu Creation
Shopping & Preparation
Special diet requirements, portioning, freezing
Travel Coordination
Destination Selection
Book flights, hotel, rental cars, restaurant & activity reservations
Complete Travel Itinerary
Moving Coordination
Packing, Moving & Unpacking
Home, office & college moves
Coordination — Quotes & Supervision
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Transportation Services

Safe, reliable, and on-time transportation for every need — airports, medical appointments, errands and more.

Airport Transfer
Pick-up & Drop-off — Ft. Myers / RSW Airport
Pick-up & Drop-off — Punta Gorda / PGD Airport
Around Town Transfers
Beach Drop-off & Pick-up
Doctor Appointments
Pharmacy
Auto Repair
Furniture Pick-up & Drop-off
Hair & Spa Appointments
Event Pick-up & Drop-off
Hospital & Outpatient Transfers
Scheduled Time or Wait
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Home Services

Whether you're away seasonally or need someone there for deliveries and repairs — we keep your home safe and ready.

Home Watch
Seasonal
Vacation
Stock with Food & Beverage, Light Cleaning, Videos & Photos
House Sitting
24-Hour / In-Home
Wait Service
Inspections
Deliveries
Repairs
Property Set-Up
New Home & Rental
Consultation
Staging
Purchasing & Set-Up
Holiday Decorations
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Pet Services

Your pets deserve the same loving care and attention you give them — even when you can't be there.

Pet Walking
1–3 Visits Per Day (up to 30 minutes each)
Includes: Meal Prep, Medication, Fresh Water, Bedding, Photo & Video Updates
Additional Services: Extra Play Time, Dog Park Visits
Pet Sitting
24-Hour / In-Home
Includes: Meal Prep, Medication, Fresh Water, Clean Bedding, Photo & Video Updates
Groomer & Veterinarian
Appointment Drop-off & Pick-up
Medication Pick-up
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Health & Wellness Services

Compassionate companion care backed by 30+ years of nursing expertise — helping seniors live comfortably and independently at home.

Senior Companion Care
Companion Care
Laundry
Meal Prep
Errands
Appointments
Medication Reminder & Prompts
In-Home Hair Stylist
Recovery Assistance
Wellness & Safety Check-In
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Senior Financial Services

Trusted guidance to navigate VA benefits, long-term care insurance, estate planning and everyday finances with confidence.

VA Aid & Attendance
Coordination
Forms
Advocate
Long Term Care Insurance
Coordination
Forms
Advocate
Estate Planning & Organization
NOK Box Set-Up (Next of Kin)
Coordination
Bill Pay Assistance
Set Up Auto-Pay
Budgets
Updates
Our Story

Long-Time Locals Who Genuinely Care

As long-term residents of Southwest Florida, we saw a real need to support the people in our community. We built A Helping Hand of Florida to provide personalized, trustworthy help, with dedicated neighbors who care about your wellbeing.

Our mission is simple: to make your life easier, one day at a time.

28+
Years Marketing & Travel
30+
Years Nursing & Care
6
Service Categories
SW
Florida Neighbors
Jacqueline Mullen, RN
Co-Owner · Registered Nurse

With over 30 years as an RN — including hospice, cardiac, dialysis, and critical care — Jackie's compassion and clinical expertise enable her clients to live comfortably and independently at home. Her passion for helping those in need shows in everything she does.

Marilyn Moll-Ruggeri
Co-Owner · Personal Assistant Expert

With 28 years of Marketing & Incentive Travel and 15+ years of Personal Assistant Services, Marilyn brings extraordinary knowledge and commitment to every client. She has organized homes, coordinated travel for groups up to 1,000, and is truly a jack of all trades.

"Our mission is to give our clients A Helping Hand, to make their life easier."

— Marilyn & Jackie, Co-Owners

Contact Information

We'd Love to Hear From You

Whether you have questions about our services, want to learn more about what we offer, or are ready to get started — we're here and happy to help. Reach out by phone, email, or fill out our contact form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.

Reach Us Directly
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Phone
Jackie: 724-601-6675
Marilyn: 314-324-4632
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Area Served
Southwest Florida
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Send Us a Message

Have a question about our services or ready to get started? Fill out our contact form and a member of our team will reach back out to you promptly.

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Join Our Team

Careers at A Helping Hand

We are always looking for compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individuals to join our growing team in Southwest Florida. If you have a passion for helping others and making a real difference in people's lives — whether in home care, transportation, pet services, or personal assistance — we'd love to hear from you.

Why Work With Us
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of others every single day
Work with a supportive, community-focused local team
Flexible scheduling that works around your life
Variety of roles across personal care, transport, pets & more
Be part of a trusted, growing business in your own community
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Apply Now

Ready to join a team that truly cares? Fill out our employment application and tell us a little about yourself. We review every application and will be in touch if there's a great fit.

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What We Look For
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Compassionate
Genuine care for the people you serve
Reliable
Punctual, dependable and consistent
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Local
Based in Southwest Florida