Caregiver Needed in Port Charlotte

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.

Individual is a young adult with Autism seeking assistance in afternoons. Caregiver must verbally guid him through activities of daily living. Enjoys relaxing at home, completing daily tasks and listening to music.

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

Schedule: Monday through Friday 2:00pm-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
• Assisting with personal hygiene
• 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

• 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 
• Have a Valid Driver's license 
• Are 18 years of age or older