Respite Caregiver (Special Needs / Autism)

Community Horizons L.L.C.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cat friendly home

Job summary

Community Horizons L.L.C. in Wisconsin is seeking a compassionate caregiver and companion to support a parent at home. You will help coordinate daily plans, encourage skill building, and engage in activities that promote independence and well-being.

Responsibilities include providing companionship, coaching on ADLs, assisting with morning routines and personal care, helping with meal preparation, and offering homeschooling support in a patient, flexible, and safety-minded manner.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass a Wisconsin background check.
• Prior experience with children or individuals with special needs preferred.
• The right personality: flexible, active, and ready to coach – not just supervise.
• Cat-friendly home.

Responsibilities

• Companionship: Being a genuine friend and engaging in activities.
• Independence coaching: modeling and teaching independent living skills and ADLs.
• Daily routines & personal care: assisting with morning routines, mobility, and personal care.
• Meal prep: preparing meals and snacks throughout the day.
• Educational support: homeschooling assistance and 1:1 safety.

Skills

Driver's license

Flexibility

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