Job Listing: 17949

A family, on the Upper East Side, needs to hire an experienced Special Needs Caregiver to assist with the care of their young adult child. Responsibilities include: assisting with daily activities, engaging in developmentally appropriate activities and supporting their emotional well-being. The caregiver will handle all tasks related to their care, including cleaning the room and bath and managing the laundry. Cooking simple, nutritious meals and snacks for them is a key responsibility – cooking occasionally for the parents is a plus. The caregiver will also run household errands, and be asked to do light housekeeping in the apartment because the young adult can have lengthy downtime periods when they are in the room. The caregiver must be comfortable communicating via text, as this a key way of communicating with the parents when outside the home. The ideal candidate will have experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum who can have occasional behavioral challenges. Strong communication skills in English are required. The candidate should be sufficiently physically fit to accompany the young adult on occasional brisk walks. The caregiver must be flexible with scheduling when required. Schedule is Monday through Thursday 11am to 6/6:30pm and one evening a week, approximately 30 hours a week. Salary range:  $40-$45 per hour. Immediate start.