Saturday Caregiver needed in Sarasota

Sarasota, FL
$15.00 per hour
Permanent
Full-time

23 hours ago
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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 57-year-old male in need of a companion to support him with community outings such as going to the bookstore, walking in the park, and providing emotional support. He enjoys watching TV, reading books and magazines, and spending time with his family.This is an independent contract position and pays $15.00 per hourSchedule: Saturdays from 10:30am - 2:300pmYou 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

Community Resource Network of Florida