Experienced Companion Wanted St. Augustine Area

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 seeking a kind, reliable and dedicated caregiver to support a 21-year-old young man. He requires a compassionate caregiver to assist with daily living activities, including meal preparation and feeding, toileting, walking, wheelchair mobility support, bathing, laundry, and tidying his personal space. He enjoys taking daily walks outdoors, typically lasting 15 to 20 minutes, which are an important part of his routine and well-being.

This is an independent contract position and pays $15.25 per hour

Schedule: Mon and Thurs from 12pm - 4pm, Fri 3pm - 8pm and Sat from 7pm - 12pm (flexible)

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 tasks
• Meal preparation and light cleaning
• Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment 
• 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

• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
• Provide 1 year of caregiving experience
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent 
• Have a Valid Driver license 
• Are 18 years of age or older