What are the responsibilities and job description for the Companion Needed in Ave Maria position at 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 41-year-old female in need of a companion to provide supervision and support during community outings and recreational activities, while also offering gentle reminders to promote independence with hygiene, dressing, and grooming. She enjoys bike riding, swimming, helping with food preparation in the kitchen, and walking her dog.
This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hour
Schedule: 30 hours per week
Sunday: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 1:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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
- 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
- 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
- Have a Valid Driver's license
- Are 18 years of age or older
Salary : $15
