Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver – Weekend Day Shift

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Weekend Day Shift

Location: Duncansville PA 16635

Schedule: Saturday 8:00 am4:00 pm

Hours: Approximately 8 hours per week with the possibility of additional

Pay: $20.00$25.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience

Position Summary

A family in Duncansville is seeking a compassionate dependable andpatient caregiver to provide evening support and companionship for a 14-year-old adolescent with special needs.

The caregiver will assist with daytime 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 adolescents comfort independence and quality of life.

Parents are actively involved and work closely with the caregiver to provideclear guidance maintain consistency and support individualized person-centered care.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist with daytime routines including feeding dressing toileting positioningplaying and transfers as needed.
• Provide toileting assistance when necessary; the adolescent is toilet-trained.
• Assist with stretching and range-of-motion exercises.
• Prepare light snacks blended nutrition or bottles according to the familys established routine.
• Assist with hobbies and activities throughout the day.
• 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.
• Willingness to learn some sign language.
• Provide attentive companionship and emotional support.
• Maintain a safe clean and organized care environment.
• Complete light household tasks directly related to the adolescents care.
• Communicate effectively with parents and provide a clear end-of-shift summary each evening.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates may have professional credentials relevant educationdirect-care experience or a combination of these. Appropriate backgroundsmay include:

• 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 physicaldevelopmental intellectual or communication-related disabilities isstrongly preferred. Familiarity with sign language augmentative and alternativecommunication or speech-generating devices is helpful but not family will provide guidance regarding established routines preferencesand communication methods.

Required Credentials and Screening

Candidates must:

• Hold current CPR certification or obtain certification before beginning employment.
• Possess a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
• Successfully complete apre-employment criminal backgroundcheck.
• Provide professional orcaregiving references upon request.
• Be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Essential Skills and Attributes

The ideal candidate will:

• 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.

Schedule and Compensation

Regular schedule:

• Saturday: 8:00am4:00 pm

Additional hours may occasionally become available based on the familys needs and the caregivers availability.

Compensation: $20.00$25.00 per hour based on relevant experienceeducation professional credentials and demonstrated caregiving skills.

Why Consider This Position

This position offers the opportunity to build a meaningful connection with a remarkable young person while providing valuable support to the adolescentand family. The caregiver will play an important role in promoting comfortcommunication independence safety and an enhanced quality of reliability professionalism and genuine care are valued aboveall else.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• A current résumé or summary of your relevant experience.
• A brief description of your experience working with children adolescents or individuals with special needs.
• Confirmation that you are available for both the Friday and Sunday evening shifts.
• Confirmation that you possess or can obtain the required CPR certification.
• Contact information for professional orcaregiver references.

Only candidates who meet the position requirements and successfully complete the required background screening will be considered.