Care Provider

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Employment terms

Seasonal · Full-time

Job description

CHILD SUPERVISION & SAFETY: Provide continuous supervision of 16 year old son with Autism, and 18 year old daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) within the home and during outside activities; Maintain a safe, structured, calm, and supportive environment; Monitor children for emotional distress, behavioral escalation, impulsive conduct, or unsafe behavior; Assist with de-escalation during behavioral or emotional episodes; Prevent wandering, unsafe interactions, or self-harming behaviors when necessary; Supervise recreational activities, homework time, meals, and bedtime routines; Accompany children to appointments, school-related activities, therapy sessions, and community outings when directed. SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT: Assist children with executive functioning tasks, emotional regulation, focus, organization, and daily routines; Provide structured reminders for medication schedules, hygiene, school assignments, meals, and sleep routines; Reinforce behavioral plans and consistent household expectations established by the parent and healthcare providers; Help reduce emotional overstimulation and anxiety through routine management and supportive interaction; Provide patient redirection during episodes of defiance, emotional dysregulation, attention difficulties, or oppositional behaviors; Observe and report behavioral changes, emotional concerns, or unusual incidents to the parent. HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT DUTIES: Perform general household cleaning and organization necessary to maintain sanitary and safe living conditions; Clean kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and common spaces; Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and maintain household hygiene standards; Do laundry, folding, ironing, and linen changes; Organize household supplies, clothing, medications, and school materials; Assist with grocery shopping, errands, prescription pickup, and household inventory management. MEAL PREPARATION & NUTRITION SUPPORT: Prepare daily meals and snacks for children and household members; Follow dietary instructions, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidelines provided by the parent; Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas; Assist children during meals when supervision or encouragement is needed. OTHER SUPPORT: Provide non-medical household assistance to support a medically compromised parent experiencing physical limitations; Assist with physically demanding household tasks that the parent have difficulty performing; Help maintain stability and continuity of care within the home environment; Provide additional supervision of children during periods when the parent is medically fatigued or attending medical appointments.

Key responsibilities

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• Provide continuous supervision of 16 year old son with Autism, and 18 year old daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
• Perform general household cleaning and organization
• Prepare daily meals and snacks for children and household members

Requirements

Employer-listed

• CPR and First Aid Certification(s) (can be a joint certification for both or separate certifications). Valid Driver's License.
• Must be capable of recognizing signs of emotional distress, behavioral escalation, anxiety, impulsivity, or unsafe behavior in children and respond appropriately using non-physical de-escalation techniques.

Skills

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• recognizing signs of emotional distress, behavioral escalation, anxiety, impulsivity, or unsafe behavior in children and respond appropriately using non-physical de-escalation techniques

Work hours and schedule

Employer-listed

• 39 hours per week

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