Part-time Caregiver in Cape Coral

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.

The individual is a 35-year-old man in need of a caregiver to support him with personal hygiene and engage in activities. He enjoys Nascar and playing Nintendo Wii.

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

Schedule: Wed, Fri and Sat from 3pm - 9pm, 18 total hours per 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