Companion Needed - St. Augustine

Florida, LLC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida is seeking a compassionate caregiver for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This role is part-time and independent contractor based, requiring a positive outlook and compassion.

Your responsibilities will include supporting the individual in daily activities, assisting with personal care, and promoting community involvement. Qualifications include valid driver's license and at least one year of caregiving experience. The job offers $16.00 hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Must be 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

• 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.
• Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Positive outlook

Patience and compassion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Valid driver’s license

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.

We are seeking a compassionate and dependable companion/mentor for a young adult. The ideal candidate will encourage independence, social engagement, and community involvement while serving as a positive role model and mentor.

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: Mon, Wed or Fri from 1:30pm - 5pm and possibly a Sat in the month.

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

• 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.
• Provide a High School diploma or equivalent
• Are 18 years of age or older

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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