About this position
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 kind and reliable caregiver to support a 29-year-old young woman in need of a companion who is outgoing who will take her out to socialize and to community outings. The ideal candidate is someone who is kind-hearted and patient. She loves computers, movies, talking on the phone, eating, shopping bowling and watching tv.
This is an independent contract position and pays $16.00 per hour
Schedule: Two days a week for 3 hours each day. Monday - Friday after 3:00 p.m., with flexible scheduling on Saturdays
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
Qualifications and Skills
- Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
- Provide 1 year of caregiving experience
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent
- Have a Valid Driver license
- Are 18 years of age or older
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