Daytime Caregiver

Sittercity.com; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sittercity.com is seeking a daytime caregiver for a young woman with autism in the Palm Harbor area. We’re looking for a dependable CNA or PCA with autism and epilepsy experience to provide in-home support for up to 40 hours per week, Monday through Sunday as scheduled.

Pay ranges from $17 to $18 per hour. Responsibilities include assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, meal prep, and companionship, with medication administration and seizure monitoring per the care plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working with a person with autism and epilepsy is required or strongly preferred.
• CNA or PCA background is preferred for the caregiving tasks.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bathing and dressing.
• Assist with toileting and personal care.

Skills

CNA/PCA experience

Autism experience

Epilepsy management

Valid driver’s license

Compassionate & reliable

Education

CNA certification

Job description

Daytime Caregiver Palm Harbor Area | $17-18/hr, up to 40 hrs/week

We are looking for a dependable, experienced caregiver to support a young woman with autism who uses augmentative communication. Seeking a compassionate, reliable Caregiver, CNA or PCA with autism and epilepsy management experience to support our adult daughter with verbal but non-conversational autism in a private home setting.

Schedules available (40 hours/week)

• Monday - Friday 8 AM to 2 30 or 3 PM
• Saturday 9 AM to 2 PM and/ or 2 PM to 9 PM
• Sunday 9 AM to 2 PM and/ or 2 PM to 9 PM

Pay: $17-18/hour

What you'll do

• Assist with Bathing and dressing
• Assist with Toileting
• Prepare breakfast and snacks
• Provide continued companionship throughout the day.
• Monitor for seizures and respond according to the care plan
• Administer medications
• Respect self-determination and always presume competence

What we're looking for

• Reliable, alert, and comfortable working with a special needs individual.
• Medical experience with seizures is a plus
• Experience with autism is a plus
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

A great fit for nursing, speech, OT, and special education students, or anyone who already works days and wants to have a weekend role.