Companion Caregiver – Enable Independence & Outings

Community Resource Network of Florida INC; Florida; On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida INC in Florida seeks a compassionate caregiver to support a 35-year-old male with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role focuses on companionship, emotional support, and encouraging participation in community outings, while maintaining a safe, supportive home environment.

This position is offered as an independent contractor, not an employee. The pay is $16.00 per hour, with schedule: Monday and Wednesday 3pm-8pm and Saturdays 12pm-5pm, plus

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening.
• Provide proven 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support the individual during home activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks.
• Meal preparation and light cleaning.
• Ensure safety and a safe living environment.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying to social events and appointments.
• Promote communication, choice, independence and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Empathy

Patience

Dependability

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Background screening

Job description

Description

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 35 years old male in need of a caregiver to support with companionship, emotional support and encourage his participation in community outings.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis, and not as an employee of the company. The role pays $16.00 hourly.

Schedule: Monday and Wednesday 3pm-8pm

Saturdays 12pm-5pm

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

In order to comply with House Bill 531 (2025), we utilize the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website to determine employment eligibility. Applicants may access this website by clicking the link below.

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Requirements

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