NOW HIRING SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER Palm Harbor Florida

Paramount Home Health Care LLC; Palm Harbor (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Paramount Home Health Care is seeking a dependable, patient caregiver to support an independent individual with special needs in Palm Harbor, Florida. The role requires supervising and accompanying the client in the community, with a focus on safety, believability, and respectful engagement.

The caregiver should have experience with special needs, strong judgment, and the ability to remain calm while de-escalating crises when necessary. A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for individuals with special needs is preferred.
• Must be mature, dependable, patient and responsible.
• Must have a valid driver's license and insurance and a reliable personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to an individual with special needs.
• Accompany the patient into the community for outings and activities.
• Encourage independence while maintaining safety and support.
• Recognize signs of distress and use de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in challenging situations.
• Assist with community participation and daily activities as needed.
• Follow the patient’s care plan and agency guidelines.
• Communicate concerns and updates to relevant parties.

Skills

Special needs care

Patience

Reliability

De-escalation

Job description

Paramount Home Health Care

Special Needs Caregiver – Palm Harbor, Florida

Position: Caregiver for an Individual with Special Needs

Location: Palm Harbor, FL

Schedule: Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Hours: 36 hours per week

Transportation: Reliable personal vehicle required

Mileage Reimbursement: Available for approved patient-related.

Job Description

Paramount Home Health Care is seeking a dependable, patient, and preferably mature male caregiver to support an independent individual with special needs in Palm Harbor, Florida.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals with special needs, demonstrate good judgment, and remain calm and professional when handling challenging situations. The patient is very independent but requires supervision, companionship, and a caregiver who understands how to recognize, manage, and de-escalate a crisis when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision and support to an individual with special needs.
• Accompany the patient into the community for outings, recreational activities, and other approved activities.
• Encourage independence while maintaining a safe and supportive environment.
• Recognize signs of distress and use appropriate crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques.
• Maintain patience, professionalism, and a calm demeanor during challenging situations.
• Assist with community participation and daily activities as needed.
• Follow the patient's care plan and agency guidelines.
• Communicate relevant concerns and updates to the appropriate parties.

Requirements

• Previous experience caring for or supporting individuals with special needs is strongly preferred.
• Mature, dependable, patient, and responsible.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
• Comfortable transporting or accompanying the patient into the community.
• Ability to remain calm and safely manage challenging behaviors or crisis situations.
• Strong communication skills and sound judgment.
• Must be able to commit to the scheduled shifts on Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays.

Mileage reimbursement is available for approved, patient-related transportation and community activities, subject to agency policies.

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