Companion Needed - St. Augustine

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC. is looking for a compassionate caregiver to assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Saint Augustine, Florida. The role offers $16.00 per hour on an independent contractor basis.

The ideal candidate will encourage independence and social engagement while ensuring safety and support during various activities. Responsibilities include meal preparation, personal hygiene assistance, and attending social events with clients.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening.
• Provide 1 year of caregiving experience or technical training.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.

Responsibilities

• Encourage and support individual during home activities.
• Assist with personal hygiene tasks.
• Prepare meals and light cleaning.
• Ensure individual’s safety and maintain a safe living environment.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to social events.
• Promote communication and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Positive outlook

Compassion

Dependability

Patience

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

• 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 and 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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