Part-Time Caregiver – Autism Support

Bloom Home Care; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Bloom Home Care in Ashburn, VA seeks a patient, reliable, and attentive caregiver to provide one-on-one support to a child with autism after school. The child is non-verbal and requires close supervision for safety indoors and outdoors, making this role ideal for someone compassionate and dependable.

The position is part-time (21 hours/week), with duties including supervision, personal care assistance, activity support, and light housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Experience with children with autism or special needs preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow care plans from parents and therapists.
• Comfort with toileting assistance and personal care.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision and prioritize safety at all times.
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and occasional pull-up changes.
• Support the child during indoor and outdoor activities.
• Participate in walks and safe, structured outdoor play.
• Help maintain a calm, supportive, and structured environment.
• Follow care plans and guidelines provided by parents and therapists.
• Assist with feeding and meal/snack preparation as needed.
• Observe and promptly communicate notable changes in behavior, mood, or health.
• Support while the child works with their therapist.
• Aid with light housekeeping related to the child and space organization.

Skills

Patient

Reliable

Attentive

Job description

We are seeking a patient, reliable, and attentive caregiver to provide one-on-one support to a child with autism in Ashburn, VA.

The child is non-verbal and has limited awareness of environmental dangers, so close and consistent supervision is required at all times to help maintain a safe environment both indoors and outdoors.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, dependable, observant, and comfortable working with children who have special needs.

Responsibilities

Location: Ashburn, VA

Pay: $16–$18 per hour

Schedule: Monday–Friday, after school

Hours: 21 hours per week

Employment Type: Part-Time

Age Requirement: Must be 18+

About the Position

We are seeking a patient, reliable, and attentive caregiver to provide one-on-one support to a child with autism in Ashburn, VA.

The child is non-verbal and has limited awareness of environmental dangers, so close and consistent supervision is required at all times to help maintain a safe environment both indoors and outdoors.

This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is compassionate, dependable, observant, and comfortable working with children who have special needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide close supervision and prioritize the child's safety at all times
• Assist with toileting, hygiene, and occasional pull-up changes
• Support the child during indoor and outdoor activities
• Participate in walks and safe, structured outdoor play
• Help maintain a calm, supportive, and structured environment
• Follow care plans and behavioral guidelines provided by parents and therapists
• Assist with feeding and meal/snack preparation as needed
• Observe and promptly communicate any notable changes in behavior, mood, or health
• Provide support while the child is working with their therapist
• During downtime, assist with light housekeeping related to the child, including laundry, organizing the child's space, cleaning up after activities, and maintaining a safe and tidy environment

Schedule

This is a part-time position totaling 21 hours per week, Monday through Friday during after-school hours.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate is:

• 18 years of age or older
• Patient, compassionate, and dependable
• Highly attentive and safety-conscious
• Comfortable assisting with personal care and toileting
• Able to remain calm and composed in challenging situations
• Comfortable supervising a child both indoors and outdoors
• Reliable and punctual
• Able to follow instructions and care plans from parents and therapists

Experience working with children with special needs, particularly autism, is preferred but not required.

Why This Role Matters

Your presence will provide the child with a safe, structured, and supportive environment while giving the family dependable assistance during after-school hours.