Live in Special Needs Caregiver / House Manager (Great Falls, VA)

Home Work Staffing; Great Falls (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodations

Paid time off (vacation, sick, and лич

Paid holidays

Job summary

Home Work Staffing is seeking a live-in Special Needs Caregiver/House Manager for a single-child household in Great Falls, VA. The role combines hands-on care with domestic duties, supporting a nonverbal 17-year-old with a neurological condition.

A physically active, patient individual is ideal and will work weekday afternoons through weekends. The position offers live-in accommodations, paid time off, and a schedule that includes after-school and weekend hours.

Qualifications

• Kind, patient, dependable and trustworthy.
• Positive, energetic, and enjoy helping others.
• Organized and able to take initiative.
• Strong swimmer and comfortable around dogs.
• Active and physically able to keep up with an energetic teen.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• 3–5 professional references.

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive one-on-one care and companionship for a nonverbal 17-year-old.
• Support communication through gestures, RPM, and letter board.
• Assist with dressing, personal hygiene and bathing while encouraging independence.
• Accompany on daily hikes, walks, and swimming; promote an active lifestyle.
• Meal prep with gluten‑free options; light housekeeping and laundry.
• Drive to local appointments and activities; assist with relocation tasks.

Skills

Caregiving

House management

Communication support

Swimming ability

Education

Background in special education

Occupational therapy / nursing / ABA background

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Live in Special Needs Caregiver / House Manager (Great Falls, VA)

Location: Great Falls, VA
Compensation: $30-35 per hour
Commitment: Full-time, long-term
Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week
Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday — Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; Sat/Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Start Date: ASAP

Overview

A single-child household in Great Falls, VA is seeking a dedicated, active live-in caregiver and house manager to support a nonverbal 17-year-old with a genetic neurological condition (Polymicrogyria). He is bright, engaged, and communicates through gestures, RPM, and a letter board. This is a dual role combining hands-on personal care with household management, ideal for someone who is athletic, patient, and comfortable balancing caregiving with organizational and light domestic duties. The caregiver will primarily support the household while he is at school on weekday afternoons and work directly with him after school and on weekends.

Benefits:

• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 2 paid sick days
• 2 paid personal days
• 3–6 paid holidays
• live-in accommodations (private walk-out basement bedroom with windows and a private bathroom, plus access to a private kitchen at the new residence — candidate responsible for their own groceries and may join family dinners)

Responsibilities:

• Provide attentive one-on-one care and companionship for a nonverbal 17-year-old
• Support communication through gestures, RPM, and letter board
• Assist with dressing, personal hygiene, and bathing (including help getting in and out of the bath and washing) while encouraging independence
• Accompany on daily hikes, walks, and swimming — an active lifestyle is central to the role
• Prepare gluten‑free snacks and meals
• Light housekeeping and laundry (a weekly cleaner is also employed)
• Meal prep and light cooking, grocery shopping, and household organization
• Drive to local appointments and activities
• Assist with packing and the household's upcoming relocation
• Plan fun, engaging activities that promote independence and life skills
• Communicate with parents about his day and any concerns
• Keep common areas organized and tidy

Requirements:

• Must be kind, patient, dependable, and trustworthy
• Must be positive, energetic, and enjoy helping others
• Organized and able to take initiative
• Must be a strong, confident swimmer and comfortable swimming
• Active and physically able to keep up with an energetic teen
• Valid driver's license, safe and confident driver, reliable transportation
• Comfortable with two large hypoallergenic dogs in the home
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Prior special needs caregiving experience preferred
• Background in special education, occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, psychology, ABA, or a related field is a plus
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references