Companion Needed in Davenport - Spanish Required
Community Resource Network of Florida is looking for a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable and is committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve their highest level of independence and live their best life.
The individual is a 25-year-old woman who lives at home with her mother and is in need of a companion to support her with morning preparation for her day program and to engage in activities during the weekends. She enjoys painting, baking, going to the movies, and participating in community outings.
This is an independent contract position and pays $15.25 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday – Friday: 6:30 am – 7:30 am (morning routine)
- Saturday & Sunday: 7 hours per day, flexible daytime schedule for companionship and community activities
You will be a good fit for this position if you:
- Have a positive outlook and contagious energy
- Demonstrate patience and compassion
Responsibilities and Duties you can expect in the role:
- Encouraging and supporting the individual during home activities
- Ensuring individuals safety and maintaining a safe living environment
- Performing light housekeeping tasks
- Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to social events, community outings, such as grocery shopping and appointments
- Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization
- Complete daily progress notes
Qualifications and Skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
- Provide proven 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Are 18 years of age or older