Respite Caregiver (Special Needs / Autism)

Community Horizons; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cat-friendly home

Job summary

Community Horizons is seeking a caregiver and companion to work directly with the parent to coordinate the day’s plan, focusing on structure, skill building, and engagement.

You will provide companionship, independence coaching, and help with daily routines, personal care, meal prep, and homeschooling support. A flexible, active personality and the ability to adapt to the individual’s needs are essential, and the home is cat-friendly.

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass Wisconsin background check.
• Prior experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
• The right personality: flexible, active, and ready to coach rather than supervise.
• This is a cat-friendly home.

Responsibilities

• Companionship: Be a genuine friend and engage in activities.
• Independence coaching: Model, teach, and assist with independent living skills and ADLs.
• Daily routines & personal care: Assist with morning routines, mobility, and personal care.

Skills

Flexible mindset

Active lifestyle

Patience coaching

Job description

About the role:

As a caregiver and companion, you will work directly with the parent to coordinate the day's plan, focusing on structure, skill building, and engagement.

Responsibilities include:

• Companionship: Being a genuine friend, sharing in his interests and engaging in indoor/outdoor activities.
• Independence Coaching: Patiently modeling, teaching, and assisting with independent living skills ad activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Daily Routines & Personal Care: Assisting with morning routines, walking support, mobility assistance, and providing hands on support with personal care.
• Meal Prep: Preparing favorite meals and snacks throughout the day (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks).
• Educational Support: Assist with homeschooling, offer emotional encouragement, provide 1:1 safety.

Requirements:

• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Ability to pass a Wisconsin background check
• Prior experience working with children or individuals with special needs preferred
• The right personality: we are looking for someone with a flexible mindset to adapt to this individuals needs, someone active, flexible, and ready to coach – not just supervise.
• This is a cat friendly home