Caregiver Needed for 10-Year-Old with Autism - Appleton Area

Community Horizons; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Horizons in Appleton, WI is seeking a patient caregiver for a 10-year-old non-verbal child on the Autism spectrum. The role offers $17.97/hour for about 10 hours per week, with a schedule including Monday or Wednesday after 3:00 PM and Sunday afternoons.

The caregiver will provide emotional support and safe supervision during activities and in the child's safe space. Ideal candidates are at least 17, with experience with autism a plus, and must be calm, reliable, and able to redirect

Qualifications

• Experience with individuals on the Autism spectrum is a plus.
• Patient, calm, and emotionally supportive.
• Comfortable with mood swings and gentle redirection.
• Highly safety-focused and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Toileting assistance.
• Meal prep and snacks.
• Ensuring safety at all times (elopement awareness required).
• Outdoor play in the fenced backyard.
• Supporting the child in their bedroom safe space when needed.

Job description

Caregiver Needed for 10-Year-Old Child with Autism - Appleton, WI

Pay: $17.97/hour Hours: 10 per week Schedule: Monday or Wednesday after 3:00 PM + Sunday afternoons

A family in Appleton is looking for a patient, reliable caregiver to support a 10-year-old non-verbal child on the Autism spectrum. The child enjoys being outside in the fenced backyard, playing, and spending time in a safe space in their bedroom. Emotional support is important, as the child can experience mood swings and needs calm, steady redirection.

Safety is a major responsibility due to elopement concerns, so the caregiver must be attentive and comfortable maintaining close supervision.

Duties

• Toileting assistance
• Meal prep and snacks
• Ensuring safety at all times (elopement awareness required)
• Outdoor play in the fenced backyard
• Supporting the child in their bedroom safe space when needed

Ideal Candidate

• At least 17 years of age
• Experience with individuals on the Autism spectrum is a plus
• Patient, calm, and emotionally supportive
• Comfortable with mood swings and gentle redirection
• Highly safety-focused and reliable

If you're compassionate, responsible, and ready to make a meaningful difference for this family, they would be happy to connect with you.