Autism Care Assistant

Sittercity.com; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sittercity is seeking an EXPERIENCED, physically-fit caregiver to assist in caring for a 28-year-old non-verbal son with autism at our home in NW Houston. The role requires flexibility for weekends and some overnight shifts, with hours 7:30a–1:30p or 1:30p–8p, 3–5 days per week.

Applicants should have formal training or experience with adults with intellectual disabilities, a college degree (or pursuing one), a reliable car, a valid license, and a clean background.

Qualifications

• Formal training/experience with adults with intellectual disabilities and non-verbal autism.
• Ability to follow complex care instructions accurately.
• Strong communication and reliability in stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist mom with daily living activities, hygiene, meals, and safety.
• Manage activities and errands while maintaining a nourishing home.
• Provide stable, compassionate care in a gated NW Houston community.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Physical fitness

Education

College degree

Job description

Need an EXPERIENCED, PHYSICALLY-FIT, STRONG individual to be my assistant and also help me manage the care of my 28 year old, non-verbal son with autism in my home.

Hours/Shifts

7:30a - 1:30p. and/or 1:30p - 8p at least 3-5 days per week ; may include weekends; and some overnight. Prefer someone with flexible availability.

REQUIREMENTS

• Formal training/experience working with adults with intellectual disabilities, non-verbal autism and challenging/aggressive behaviors
• College degree (Or pursuing one)
• Must be resourceful; a problem solver; can multi-task, savvy; can work calmly and reliably especially in a stressful and crisis situation.
• Attention to details and can follow complex care instructions.
• communicate clearly and efficiently
• must be muscular, strong, athletic, and in great physical form and shape!
• you have to be at keast 6 ft and 250 lbs to match my son's size.
• Must have OWN reliable car and a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• can legally work in the US; has clean criminal record with excellent references.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting mom in managing and providing a healthy, safe and nourishing home environment in all aspects of daily living of son. This includes help with hygiene ,meal prep, activities, errands,..etc.
• This position is in NW Houston, in a gated, guarded community with beautiful landscaping; Prefer someone who lives close by (I-10 and Eldridge) but not excluding other Houston areas.
• Position maybe suitable for special-education teachers, Paraprofessionals, Autism care providers, RBTs, ABA therapists, social workers, nurses, direct support specialists, group home managers, nursing students, medical students, grad students, EMTs, mental health technicians, direct service providers, or similar positions.