Caregiver needed in Cape Coral chez Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.

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 17-year-old girl in need of a caregiver to support her with personal care, hygiene tasks, and community outings. She enjoys listening music, anime, SpongeBob, going to thrift stores and helping with household tasks.

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

Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 10:00am-3:00pm

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 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

• 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