Opportunity for Part-time Caregiver - Punta Gorda at Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC.

Port Charlotte, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 May, 26

Salary

16.0

Posted On

17 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Compassion, Dependability, Patience, Communication, Independence Promotion, Safety Assurance, Housekeeping, Meal Preparation, Personal Hygiene Assistance, Socialization Facilitation

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

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. We’re seeking a caregiver to provide support to a 46-year-old man. He requires assistance with personal hygiene, meal preparation and planning. He enjoys watching tv, the movie BOB, yogi bear, Michael Jackson and loves football. The ideal person will help in creating a positive and enjoyable environment. This is an independent contract position and pays $16.00 per hour Schedule: Sunday 8am - 2pm, 2 other days/evenings for 6 hrs. on either Wed, Thurs or Fri (schedule is flexible) 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 Supporting with personal hygiene Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance Ensuring individual's safety and maintaining a safe living environment Performing light housekeeping tasks 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 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 visiting the website below. https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Responsibilities

The caregiver will be responsible for encouraging and supporting an individual with intellectual and developmental disabilities during home activities, assisting with personal hygiene, and preparing meals. Duties also include ensuring the individual's safety, performing light housekeeping, and facilitating community involvement through outings and appointments.