Weekend companion needed in New Smyrna Beach

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 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: Saturday and Sunday 11am-3pm 

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