Companion Needed in DeLand
: Job Details :

Community Resource Network of Floridais looking for a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable andis 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 dedicated direct care professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve. The individual is a 23-year-old young man in need of a companion who is compassionate and outgoing who will take him out to socialize and to community outings. He enjoys yardwork, trucks, swimming, fishing, special Olympics and sports. This is an independent contract position and pays $15.25 an hour. Schedule: 2 - 3 weekday afternoons from 2pm - 8pm, occasional Saturday evening.

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
• Meal/snack preparation
• Ensuring individuals 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 and EVV Data

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