Job Description:- We are looking for a kind, patient, dependable caregiver to provide part-time care for our 9-year-old son with autism in our home in the Carthage, NC area.
- Our son is mostly nonverbal but is gaining verbal communication. He is a sweet, active child, and we are looking for someone who will take the time to get to know him, understand his communication, and build a trusting relationship with him.
- We are specifically looking for someone with experience working with autistic or developmentally disabled children. Experience as an ABA technician/RBT, special education teacher or assistant, respite caregiver, CNA, occupational therapy assistant, or similar background would be a huge plus.
- Responsibilities may include:
- Providing attentive one-on-one supervision
- Playing and engaging with him in activities he enjoys
- Helping with snacks/meals and basic daily needs
- Supporting his communication and independence
- Assisting with toileting/personal care when necessary
- Maintaining a calm, safe environment
- Closely supervising him due to elopement/wandering risk
- We want someone who is patient and comfortable meeting him where he is. We are not looking for someone to provide therapy—we want a caregiver who can keep him safe, happy, engaged, and comfortable while we are away.
Ideal candidate:- Has direct experience with autistic childrenComfortable caring for a mostly nonverbal child
- Understands elopement/wandering and the importance of constant supervision
- Patient, calm, dependable, and genuinely enjoys working with childrenComfortable with occasional toileting assistanceCPR/First Aid certified or willing to become certified
- Has reliable transportation
- Willing to complete a background check
Non-smoker
Schedule would be part-time and can be discussed based on availability. We would initially like the caregiver to spend time with our son while a parent is home so everyone can become comfortable before independent babysitting begins.
When applying, please tell us about your specific experience working with autistic or nonverbal children and what ages you have worked with.$20-$25/hour depending on experience
