After School Caregiver

Private Caregiver; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Respite funding

Job summary

Private Caregiver in Pasadena seeks a kind, patient, fun-loving person for a part-time caregiving role with a 12-year-old after-school. The child is autistic with ADHD; the family values a supportive, structured routine and a caregiver who can provide encouragement and safety after school.

The position offers ~20 hours per week at $23/hour, with potential for growth as trust and familiarity develop. Great for students pursuing teaching or therapy, or anyone who genuinely enjoys working with kids.

Qualifications

• Experience with autism and ADHD is welcome but not required.
• Great for a college student or future teacher/therapist.

Responsibilities

• Pick him up after school and ensure he gets home safely.
• Spend a couple hours hanging out, playing, walking the dog, or helping with homework.
• Provide structure, encouragement & positive boundaries.
• Roll with the unexpected and keep a sense of humor.

Skills

Kind

Patient

Fun-loving

Structure

Boundaries

Job description

Part-Time • ~$23/hour • ~20 hours/week • Pasadena

Looking for a kind, patient, fun-loving person to hang out with an awesome 12-year-old after school!

Our son is entering 6th grade. He is autistic, has ADHD and some anxiety, and is working hard toward independence. He's social, curious, adventurous, and loves biking, skateboarding, LEGO, cooking, his dog, and TV time!

We're looking for someone who can:

• Pick him up/meet him after school & make sure he gets home safely
• Spend a couple hours hanging out, playing, walking the dog, or working on homework
• Provide structure, encouragement & positive boundaries
• Roll with the unexpected and have a sense of humor!

Experience with autism, ADHD, or neurodivergent kids is an extra, but 100% NOT required. Great opportunity for a college student, future teacher/therapist, or anyone who genuinely enjoys working with kids.

~20 hours/week | $23/hour

Our family is connected with the Regional Center, and a portion of the position is funded through respite services. We supplement the funding to bring total pay to $23/hour.