Direct Support Professional Needed in Fort Myers - Afternoon/Night Shift

Job Description

Job Description

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.

The individual is an 18-year-old individual in need of a caregiver to provide one-on-one support with total care needs. The caregiver will assist with all activities of daily living (ADLs), personal hygiene tasks, and community outings. The individual will be starting college this year and needs a reliable and supportive caregiver to assist with daily routines while promoting comfort, safety, and independence.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and understand that this role is offered on an independent contractor basis, and not as an employee of the company. The role pays $16.00 hourly.

Schedule : Monday to Sunday from 3pm-11pm

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 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

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 clicking the link below.

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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