Part-time Companion Needed in Lehigh Acres

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida is seeking a caregiver for a 20-year-old male with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role is an independent contractor position paying $16.00 per hour, with Monday and Friday, 10am–2pm hours.

You will support social interactions, self-advocacy, and community outings to help him live his best life. Candidates should have a valid driver’s license, be able to pass background screenings, and have at least one year of caregiving experience or

Qualifications

• Positive outlook and energy.
• Patience and compassion are essential.
• Background screening and driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with home activities and encourage participation.
• Support social interactions and community outings.
• Help with personal hygiene tasks and meal prep.
• Ensure safety and maintain a clean living environment.
• Record daily progress notes.

Skills

Positive attitude

Patience

Compassion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

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 a 20-year-old male in need of a caregiver to support with social interactions, self-advocacy, and 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

Mondays and Fridays from 10am-2pm

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