Opportunity for Part-time Caregiver - Punta Gorda

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’re seeking a caregiver to provide support to a 46-year-old man. He requires assistance with personal hygiene, meal preparation and planning. He enjoys watching tv, the movie BOB, yogi bear, Michael Jackson and loves football. The ideal person will help in creating a positive and enjoyable environment.

This is an independent contract position and pays $16.00 per hour

Schedule: Sunday 8am - 2pm, 2 other days/evenings for 6 hrs. on either Wed, Thurs or Fri (schedule is 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
• Supporting with personal hygiene
• Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance
• Ensuring individual's 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 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