Caregiver – Fort Myers

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC. Opportunity for Caregiver – Fort Myers Fort Myers, FL - Contracted

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 reliable caregiver to support a 51‑year‑old man in need of a caregiver who is compassionate to assist him with daily living activities. The ideal candidate is someone who is kind‑hearted and patient, who can take him out into the community to go shopping, see movies, dine out, or play bowling. He loves to collect different items, enjoys stitching, his iPad, and puzzles.

This is an independent contract position and pays $16.00 per hour.

Schedule: Schedule is flexible, 2–3 days a week for 5–6 hours a 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 the individual’s safety and maintaining a safe living environment
• Facilitating community involvement by accompanying the individual to social events, community outings such as grocery shopping and appointments
• Promoting communication, choice, independence, and socialization
• Completing daily progress notes

Qualifications and Skills

• Must be able to pass Local and Level 2 Background Screening
• Provide 1 year of caregiving experience
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent
• Have a valid Driver license
• 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.