Weekend Companion Needed in St Johns

Community Resource Network of Florida, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Orlando seeks a compassionate caregiver to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The role involves assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring safety during community outings. Ideal candidates are dependable and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Encouraging and supporting the individual during home activities.
• Ensuring individuals safety and maintaining a safe living environment.
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying the individual to social events.

Skills

Compassion

Patience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Community Resource Network of Florida

This organization is looking for a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable, and 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 39-year-old male in need of a companion to support him with community outings and socialization. He enjoys participating in Special Olympics events such as bowling and basketball.

This is an independent contract position paying $15.25 per hour.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday between 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

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
• Ensuring individuals safety and maintaining a safe living environment
• Performing light housekeeping tasks
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying the individual to social events, community outings, such as grocery shopping and appointments
• Promoting communication, choice, independence, and socialization
• Completing 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
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Are 18 years of age or older