Part-time Companion needed in Cape Coral

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.

Cape Coral, FL, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Personal Care

Job Description

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.

The individual is a 60-year-old male in need of a companion who is compassionate and outgoing who will take him out to socialize and to community outings. The ideal candidate is someone who is kind-hearted, patient, caring, and reliable. He enjoys bowling, visiting the mall, car rides, parks, movies, museums, the beach, loves eating, sports (especially hockey), getting his hair cut, and spending time at the library.

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

Schedule: Monday from 1pm - 5pm (to start) eventually will be 12 hours a week

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
Helping with transfers and mobility
Meal/snack preparation
Ensuring individuals safety and maintaining a safe living environment
Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individual to the park
Promote communication, choice, independence, and socialization
Complete daily progress notes

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

TJ51BbGHAi