Companion – St. Augustine Area

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 are seeking a caregiver to support a 32-year-old young woman in need of a companion who is compassionate and outgoing who will take her out to socialize and to community outings. She loves going out for treats, especially Dunkin’, and enjoys visiting thrift stores, the beach, and local parks. She is very social and likes to stay busy, so an energetic and flexible companion is essential.

This is an independent contract position and pays $15.25 per hour.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from 2pm - 7pm (flexible hours). Weekend availability is a plus.

• Have a positive outlook and contagious energy
• Demonstrate patience and compassion

• 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

• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
• Provide1 year of caregiving experience
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have aValid Driver license
• Are 18 years of age or older