Special Needs Caregiver Is needed in Hudson Florida

Paramount Home Health Care Llc; Hudson (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Paramount Home Health Care Llc is seeking a dependable caregiver to support a male individual with special needs in Hudson, Florida. The role includes supervision, companionship, and helping manage daily routines in a community setting.

The ideal candidate will be mature, patient, and capable of providing clear directions while maintaining boundaries and safety. A driver’s license and reliable vehicle are required where transportation is involved, with mileage reimbursement for approved trips.

Qualifications

• Must be mature, confident, dependable, patient.
• Must be comfortable working with a male patient who may resist instructions or challenge boundaries.
• Experience with behavioral management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, companionship, and support to a male individual with special needs.
• Establish clear boundaries and consistently reinforce appropriate behaviors.
• Use firm but respectful communication to encourage cooperation and compliance with daily routines.
• Recognize behavioral triggers and apply appropriate redirection and de-escalation techniques.
• Accompany the patient into the community for outings, recreational activities, and approved appointments.
• Encourage independence while ensuring the patient's safety.
• Remain calm, patient, and professional when the patient becomes uncooperative or refuses instructions.
• Follow the patient's individualized care plan and behavioral support strategies.
• Communicate behavioral concerns and relevant updates to agency management.

Job description

Special Needs Caregiver – Hudson, Florida

• Position: Male or Female Caregiver for an Individual with Special Needs


• Location: Hudson, FL


• Schedule: Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM


• Hours: 36 hours per week


• Transportation: Reliable personal vehicle required


• Mileage Reimbursement: Available for approved patient-related transportation.

Job Description

Paramount Home Health Care is seeking a dependable, mature, patient, and experienced male or female caregiver to support a male individual with special needs in Hudson, Florida.

The patient is relatively independent but requires supervision, companionship, and a caregiver who is firm, confident, consistent, and experienced in managing challenging behaviors.

The patient is not physically aggressive and does not have a history of hitting others. However, he may be resistant to instructions, particularly from female caregivers. Therefore, we are looking for a male or female caregiver who can confidently establish boundaries, provide clear directions, and effectively redirect behaviors while maintaining a calm, respectful, and professional approach.

The ideal candidate must be able to maintain appropriate boundaries, gain the patient's cooperation, and safely manage behavioral challenges without becoming intimidated or overwhelmed.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision, companionship, and support to a male individual with special needs.


• Establish clear boundaries and consistently reinforce appropriate behaviors.


• Use firm but respectful communication to encourage cooperation and compliance with daily routines.


• Recognize behavioral triggers and apply appropriate redirection and de-escalation techniques.


• Accompany the patient into the community for outings, recreational activities, and approved appointments.


• Encourage independence while ensuring the patient's safety.


• Remain calm, patient, and professional when the patient becomes uncooperative or refuses instructions.


• Follow the patient's individualized care plan and behavioral support strategies.


• Communicate behavioral concerns and relevant updates to agency management.

Requirements

• Male or female applicants are welcome.


• Previous experience working with individuals with special needs or behavioral challenges is strongly preferred.


• Must be mature, confident, dependable, patient, and responsible.


• Must be comfortable working with a male patient who may resist instructions or challenge boundaries.


• Must demonstrate the ability to be firm and assertive without using intimidation, threats, or physical force.


• Experience with behavioral management, crisis prevention, and de-escalation techniques is highly desirable.


• Must have a reliable personal vehicle.


• Must possess a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.


• Must be comfortable transporting or accompanying the patient into the community.


• Strong communication skills, sound judgment, and emotional maturity are essential.


• Must be available to work Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Mileage Reimbursement:

Available for approved patient-related transportation and community activities, subject to agency policies.