Part-Time Caregiver Needed for 19-Year-Old with Autism, Cabot

Sittercity.com; Cabot (AR); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 25.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Sittercity Incorporated is seeking a dependable caregiver in Cabot, AR, for a nonverbal 19-year-old with autism. The role requires someone who can provide a safe, comfortable home environment, supervision, and daily support after school and on Saturdays.

A reliable car, patience, and willingness to learn are essential. Responsibilities include receiving Haidyn from the school bus, meal prep, basic personal care, and light housekeeping in a single-family home with a small dog.

Formación

• Special needs experience required.
• Reliable transportation and own car.
• Comfortable with a small dog in the home.
• Willing to learn and be patient.
• Caregiving/CNA/DSP experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Receive Haidyn from the school bus each afternoon.
• Provide supervision and companionship.
• Prepare snacks and simple meals.
• Assist with toileting, personal hygiene as needed.
• Maintain his daily routine.
• Light cleanup related to meals and caregiving.

Conocimientos

Special needs experience

Own car

Comfortable with pets

Autism/Developmental Disabilities

Descripción del empleo

I am looking for a dependable, patient, and compassionate caregiver for my 19-year-old son, , who has autism and is nonverbal. He is generally very easygoing and enjoys spending time relaxing with his iPad and TV. I am looking for someone who will provide a safe, comfortable environment for him while I am at work and assist him with his daily needs.

Regular Schedule:

• School days: 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Saturdays: 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Hours may vary during school breaks, holidays, and summer, with advance notice whenever possible.

Responsibilities include:

• Being home to receive Haidyn from the school bus
• Supervision and companionship
• Preparing snacks and simple meals
• Assistance with toileting/changing and personal hygiene as needed
• Helping maintain his normal routine
• Light cleanup related to his meals and care

Experience with autism, developmental disabilities, special education, caregiving, CNA/DSP work, or similar experience is strongly preferred, but I am also open to the right responsible person who is willing to learn. This could be a great fit for a college student studying special education, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, nursing, psychology, social work, or a related field. You must be comfortable providing personal care to a young adult, have reliable transportation, be dependable, and be comfortable with a small dog in the home. This is a paid position located in Cabot, Arkansas.

Requirements

• Special needs experience
• Comfortable with pets
• Sitter has own car

Responsibilities

• Prepare Snacks/Meals