Weekend companion needed in Cape Coral

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC. is seeking a caregiver to support a young male with I/DD at home, focusing on independence and safety.

The role operates as an independent contractor with an $16.00 hourly wage and a weekend schedule (Saturday or Sunday, 9 hours). The candidate should be patient, compassionate, dependable, and possess a valid driver’s license, pass background screening, and have at least 1 year of caregiving or equivalent training.

Qualifications

• 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.

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 and compassion

Positive attitude

Dependable

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 young male in need of a caregiver to support with personal hygiene tasks, and help with supervision in community outings.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis. The role pays $16.00 hourly.

Schedule

Saturday or Sunday 9 hours, flexible schedule.

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