Part-time Companion Fort Myers
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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 an adult young man in need of a companion to support him with community outings and socialization. He enjoys working out at the gym and bowling.

This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour

Schedule: Tuesday and Thursday about 2:30pm-6:00pm

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
• 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

• Valid drivers 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

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