Part-time Caregiver - Punta Gorda

Community Resource Network of Florida, LLC. Opportunity for Part-time Caregiver - Punta Gorda Port Charlotte, FL - Contracted

Community Resource Network of Florida is looking for a caregiver who is fun, compassionate, dependable and 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:

• Encourage and support the individual during home activities.
• Support with personal hygiene.
• Meal/snack preparation and feeding assistance.
• Ensure the individual's safety and maintain a safe living environment.
• Perform light housekeeping tasks.
• Facilitate community involvement by accompanying the 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.