special needs

Sittercity.com; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Sittercity.com in Lafayette, LA is seeking a compassionate caregiver to provide special needs support on an as-needed basis for two recipients, including a teen with ADHD, autism, and learning differences. The role covers essential daily tasks and supportive therapies in a home setting.

Responsibilities include transportation assistance, dressing and grooming, hygiene, positive behavioral support, and engaging activities like music or art therapy, plus meal preparation mindful of dietary needs.

Responsibilities

• Assistance With Transportation
• Dressing Assistance
• Grooming and Hygiene
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Recreational Music or Art Therapy
• Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)

Job description

For people that would provide special needs services on an as‑needed basis

• Number of special needs care recipients: Two care recipients
• Number of siblings that also need care: One Child

Age Groups

• Teen

Conditions

• Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism
• Delayed Speech
• Dyslexia
• Learning Disabilities
• Pervasive Development Disorder

Services Needed

• Assistance With Transportation
• Dressing Assistance
• Grooming and Hygiene
• Positive Behavioral Support
• Recreational Music or Art Therapy
• Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)