HIRING NOW 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 caregiver to support a 21-year-old young man. He requires a compassionate caregiver to assist with all daily living activities, He enjoys taking daily walks outdoors.

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