Experienced Companion Wanted – Fort Myers Area
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.
We are looking for a kind, reliable, and dedicated caregiver to support a 29-year-old young woman in her daily life and to take her out for community outings. She is warm, easygoing, and incredibly social. She enjoys spending time on the computer, watching movies, TV, talking on the phone, shopping, bowling and going out to eat.
This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour
Schedule: One day of the week, flexible, Mon - Fri from 3pm - 6pm and Sat from 12pm - 3pm
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
- Assisting with personal hygiene tasks
- Meal preparation and light cleaning
- Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment
- 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
- Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
- Provide 1 year of caregiving experience
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Have a Valid Drivers license
- Are 18 years of age or older