Opportunity for Caregiver - Cape Coral
About The 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 looking for a caregiver to provide support to an 18-year-old young man with daily living activities and routines. He enjoys watching television, spending time on his iPad, and going grocery shopping. The right person will be supportive, encouraging, and focused on creating a comfortable and enjoyable environment. This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour Schedule: Mon - Fri from 2pm - 5pm and every other weekend. You will be a good fit for this position if you: Have a positive outlook and contagious energy Demonstrate patience and compassion
Requirements
- 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
- Supporting with personal hygiene
- Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance
- Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment
- Performing light housekeeping tasks
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
