Direct Care Provider needed in Port Charlotte in Port Charlotte, Florida at Community Resource Network of Florida INC

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.

This individual is in need of a caregiver to assist with ADLs, such as dressing, assist with getting into and out of the shower, personal care assistance, meal preparation and light housekeeping. This individual is in a wheelchair but can assist with transfers to and from chair to bed. This is an in-home position, driving not required while working.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis, and not as an employee of the company. The role pays $16.00 hourly.

Must be dependable and punctual.

Schedule: Saturday and Sunday- 10 hours each day.

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
• Promote communication, choice, independence and socialization
• Ability to assist with lift and transfer of adult male

In order to comply with House Bill 531 (2025), we utilize the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website to determine employment eligibility. Applicants may access this website by clicking the link below.

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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