HIRING NOW Companion Needed – Fort Myers

Fort Myers, FL

Contracted

Mid Level

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 seeking a kind and reliable caregiver to support a 29-year-old young woman in need of a companion who is outgoing who will take her out to socialize and to community outings. The ideal candidate is someone who is kind-hearted and patient. She loves computers, movies, talking on the phone, eating, shopping bowling and watching tv.

This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour

Schedule: Two days, Mon - Fri from 3pm - 6pm (flexible with days) and Sat (flexible hours).

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 Driver license
Are 18 years of age or older

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