Seeking Babysitter for 9 year old post stroke

Sittercity.com; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Sittercity is seeking a compassionate caregiver for a 9-year-old who recently experienced a hemorrhagic stroke and hospital stay. The role focuses on afternoon rest hours, providing supportive care, and supervising light household tasks in the family home in Chicago.

The ideal candidate brings energy, patience, and experience with special needs pediatric care. Responsibilities include puréed food administration via G-tube, diaper changes if needed, laundry, and comforting the child if agitated.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for a child with special needs (post-stroke care).

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping
• Light laundry
• Provide afternoon care during rest hours and assist with G-tube feeding if needed.

Skills

Special needs experience

Job description

Our 9-year-old is four years out of a hemorrhagic stroke and a six month hospital/rehab stay. We are looking for help caring for him during afternoon rest hours. The ideal person will bring positive energy and give puréed food through a G-tube, change diapers if needed, do his laundry, reposition him in bed, and console him if agitated. A parent may be at home (doing remote work) or nearby running errands. We are looking for 4 hours on a Friday afternoon and occasional spot coverage otherwise. Longer hours can also be a considered if desired for the right person.

Requirements

• Special needs experience

Responsibilities

• Light housekeeping
• Light laundry