In Home Caregiver | Special Needs

Always There In-Home Care; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Always There In Home Care is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide personalized in-home care for a female client with nonverbal autism and epilepsy in Huntsville, AL. The role requires calm, patient, hands-on personal care within a safe, structured environment and the ability to follow detailed care instructions.

The ideal candidate has experience with autism or developmental disabilities and seizures, with strong communication and observation skills.

Qualifications

• Prior caregiving experience preferred.
• Experience with autism, developmental disabilities, or nonverbal communication needs strongly preferred.
• Experience with epilepsy or seizure disorders is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide full assistance with toileting, incontinence care, diaper changes, and personal hygiene.
• Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring food intake and dietary restrictions.
• Provide medication reminders and assistance as permitted by company policy.

Skills

Caregiving experience

Autism experience

Epilepsy experience

Job description

Always There In Home Care is seeking a compassionate, dependable, patient, and experienced caregiver to provide personalized in-home care for a female client diagnosed with nonverbal autism and epilepsy.The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities, autism, or special needs. This position requires someone who is attentive, understanding, calm under pressure, and capable of providing hands-on personal care while maintaining a safe, structured, and supportive environment.Experience with nonverbal autism, behavioral redirection, sensory activities, and seizure awareness is highly desirableJob ResponsibilitiesProvide full assistance with toileting, incontinence care, diaper changes, and personal hygiene.Assist with meal preparation, feeding, and monitoring food intake.Follow established dietary restrictions and feeding instructions.Provide medication reminders and assistance as permitted by company policy.Monitor the client for seizure activity and follow established emergency protocols.Engage the client in educational, sensory, and developmental activities.Maintain a structured and consistent daily routine.Recognize signs of agitation and respond with patience, reassurance, and appropriate redirection.Ensure the client’s safety and provide attentive supervision throughout the shift.Perform light housekeeping related to client care.Maintain accurate daily documentation of care provided.Communicate concerns, changes in condition, or incidents promptly to office management.Qualifications and RequirementsPrevious caregiving experience preferred.Experience working with individuals with autism, developmental disabilities, or nonverbal communication needs strongly preferred.Experience with epilepsy or seizure disorders is a plus.Must be comfortable providing hands-on personal care, including incontinence care.Must demonstrate patience, compassion, professionalism, and emotional maturity.Must be dependable, punctual, and capable of following detailed care instructions.Must be comfortable working in a home with multiple dogs.Must possess strong communication and observation skills.Must be able to maintain client confidentiality and professional boundaries.Location:Owens Cross Roads, AL18 years or older and out of high schoolCurrent valid drivers licensesReliable vehicle to drive to workCurrent auto insuranceSecond form of IDCapable to lift up to 40lbs