Position Information
Posted
Sep 12, 2023
Closes
Oct 12, 2023
Description
Duties:
Caretaker needed for my 16 yo son who has Down syndrome and Autism. My son is a sweet and fun guy. He's a people-person and enjoys meeting new friends. He also has a funny sense of humor. He loves music, dancing, watching the cars go by while on walks, taking car rides, watching movies, going to the park, pool and the mall, etc. He communicates with simple signing and a speech device. Duties would include taking him on outings; going for walks to the park or around the neighborhood; playing with him or doing activities; assisting him with meals and self help skills, personal hygiene, etc. Plus the potential for taking him to his Speech/OT therapy sessions which can provide shadowing hours if needed. The position would begin now and go through Fall semester with the opportunity for it to extend into next semester and beyond. The current openings are (with flexibility as needed): -Tuesdays (after school- 6:30pm) -Thursdays (every other week, after school -6:30pm) -Saturdays (every other week) 10am-6:30pm (or a portion of that) -Sundays 3pm-6:30pm Candidates can apply through e-mail. Please include your qualifications and past experience with children. Experience with special needs and Autism is a bonus but not required as long as you're willing to learn! I look forward to hearing from you!
Requirements:
- Must be reliable and responsible.
- Have a love of helping others meet their own potential.
- An intuitive sense of people’s needs and good problem solving skills is a plus!
- A background check is required.
- Must have own transportation.
How to apply:
Salary
$12.80 (paid thru Medicaid)
Hours per week
Flexible
Duration of position
Begin now and go through Fall semester with the opportunity for it to extend into next semester and beyond.
Employer Information
Contact
Molly Butler
Email
mollywoh33@gmail.com
Address
, Harrisonburg, VA,
