Caregiver for Autistic Teen Needed

Sittercity.com; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is seeking a dependable morning caregiver in Salem, VA to assist a 14-year-old autistic son with daily routines and close supervision. The role emphasizes patience, reliability, and comfort following established routines.

Requirements include reliable transportation, comfort with dogs, cats, and rabbits, and references. Schedule is roughly 7:00–10:00 a.m., 4–5 mornings per week, with pay about $18–$20 per hour depending on experience; occasional evening babysitting may be

Qualifications

• Experience with autism or special-needs caregiving is strongly preferred.
• Applicants must have their own reliable transportation and be comfortable in a home with dogs, cats, and rabbits.
• References required.

Responsibilities

• Provide morning care for a 14-year-old autistic son, including consistent supervision.
• Follow established routines and maintain a calm, structured morning environment.
• Occasional evening or date-night babysitting may be available, but is optional and arranged separately.

Job description

Recurring Morning Caregiver Needed – Salem, VA

I’m looking for a dependable, patient caregiver for my 14-year-old autistic son.

Schedule: Approximately 7:00–10:00 a.m., 4–5 mornings per week, while I work out nearby.

Pay: Approximately $18–$20 per hour, depending on experience.

My son is nonverbal and generally enjoys quiet mornings and familiar routines. He requires consistent adult supervision, particularly because he has a history of wandering/elopement.

I’m looking for someone who is reliable, attentive, and comfortable following established routines. Experience with autism or special-needs caregiving is strongly preferred.

Applicants must have their own reliable transportation and be comfortable in a home with dogs, cats, and rabbits.

There may also be opportunities for occasional evening or date-night babysitting, but these hours are entirely optional and arranged separately.

References required. Please message me with your experience, availability, and a little about yourself.