Part Time companion needed in Deland at Community Resource Network of Florida INC – DeLand, Florida

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 in need of a caregiver to support with ADL's and community outings. Young male individual looking for a companion to assist with organization skills, dressing and personal hygiene routine.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis. The role pays $16.00 hourly.

Schedule: 12 hours per week flexible schedule, weekdays after 11am.

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