Part time companion needed in St. Augustine

Community Resource Network of Florida INC; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida INC is seeking a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable and committed to helping individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) achieve independence and live their best life. The role is offered as an independent contractor, not an employee, with pay at $16.00 per hour and a schedule of Mon/Wed/Fri 4pm-7pm plus alternating weekends.

Duties include supporting with ADLs, transportation for outings, meal prep, light cleaning, and

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license.
• 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.

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, community outings, such as grocery shopping and appointments.
• Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization.
• Complete daily progress notes.

Skills

Patience

Compassion

Positive attitude

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 young female in need of a companion to support with ADL's, supervision and transportation 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, Wednesday and Friday from 4pm-7pm, and every other weekend 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

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