Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver – Weekend Day Shift
About The Position
A family in Duncansville is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and patient caregiver to provide evening support and companionship for a 14- year-old adolescent with special needs. The caregiver will assist with evening and bedtime routines, personal care, mobility, communication, recreational activities, and safety monitoring in a supportive home environment. This is a meaningful opportunity for someone who enjoys working one-on-one with young people and wants to make a positive difference in an adolescent’s comfort, independence, and quality of life. Parents are actively involved and work closely with the caregiver to provide clear guidance, maintain consistency, and support individualized, person-centered care.
Requirements
- Hold current CPR certification or obtain certification before beginning employment.
- Possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment criminal background check.
- Provide professional or caregiving references upon request.
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Be patient, nurturing, calm, compassionate, and attentive.
- Treat the adolescent with dignity, respect, and age-appropriate consideration.
- Be dependable, punctual, and consistent.
- Communicate clearly and work collaboratively with parents.
- Be receptive to feedback and committed to family-centered care.
- Be comfortable using an iPad and speech-generating technology.
- Be able to safely lift, transfer, or assist with transfer.
- Maintain appropriate privacy and confidentiality.
- Be a non-smoker.
- Be available to work both the Friday and Sunday evening shifts.
Nice To Haves
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Direct Support Professional (DSP)
- Personal Care Assistant or Home Health Aide
- Special education, early childhood education, adolescent education, developmental disabilities, behavioral health, or a related field
- Professional or personal experience providing direct care to children or individuals with disabilities
- Previous experience supporting children or adolescents with physical, developmental, intellectual, or communication-related disabilities is strongly preferred.
- Familiarity with sign language, augmentative and alternative communication, or speech-generating devices is helpful but not required.
Responsibilities
- Assist with evening and bedtime routines, including feeding, showering, dressing, toileting, positioning, and transfers as needed.
- Provide toileting assistance when necessary; the adolescent is toilet trained.
- Assist with stretching and range-of-motion exercises before bedtime.
- Prepare light snacks, blended nutrition, or bottles according to the family’s established routine.
- Monitor the adolescent while sleeping and promptly report any concerns, changes, or unusual observations.
- Participate in age-appropriate recreational and educational activities, including games, conversation, light tutoring, and interaction using an iPad or speech-generating device.
- Encourage communication, social interaction, personal choice, and independence.
- Provide attentive companionship and emotional support.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized care environment.
- Complete light household tasks directly related to the adolescent’s care.
- Communicate effectively with parents and provide a clear end-of-shift summary each evening.
Benefits
- Pay: $20.00–$25.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
