Respite Care Jobs

Very intelligent, self-directed, autistic boy with unique interests and hobbies who needs individualized attention. Requires a respite provider to encourage social interactions in the community, and guide proper and safe decision making. Ideal candidate would have a kind heart, loves nature, and understands the importance of structure and consistency. Looking for a respite caregiver for parent night outs and, if a good fit, more routine times for after school/help staying focused on hw.

Respite care for my 76-year-old bed bound mother with dementia. Saturdays and possible other day if available.

I am looking for a respite provider to care for my special needs daughter a few hours a day during the week in the home. Position is paid for through maximum. Daughter is 17, autistic (non-verbal) and requires constant supervision and assistance. We do have dogs and cats .

Provide respite care for wife who has moderate dementia and is mobile. Looking for 5 days respite care to work with 2 others, every 3 months.

Family seeking evening and bedtime respite care for a special needs 5th Grader (10 yrs old) who needs direct help with augmented communication, mobility, toileting, dressing, and feeding (g-tube and by mouth) so her Mom and Dad can go out for dinner or movie. She enjoys outdoor play, walks, trike rides, music, singing, and reading books. Requires lifting over 50 lbs.

Looking for a part-time respite provider/caregiver for two girls with autism, who are 8 and 10 years old. The 10-year-old is very high functioning. She loves arts and crafts and playing board games. The younger one is more impacted by her autism. She has limited verbal ability, but has enough language to be able to get her needs met. She also really likes arts and crafts. There is a pool in our neighborhood and they both love to swim. I'm looking for someone to pick them up from school at 3:00 p.m. and stay with them until I'm home. I usually get home around 6:00pm, but my schedule varies. Ideally, I'm looking for somebody who is also willing to be our respite provider. Each girl gets about 11 hours per week of respite from the state. I can private pay you for hours beyond those.

Seeking non-medical Respite Caregiver for our 94-year-old mother in Elk Grove. This position will include house cleaning assistance. Need someone who can handle light housekeeping, occasional meal preparation, a non-smoker, comfortable with pets and CPR/first-aid trained. Prefer someone who is positive, friendly and enjoys staying busy. Seeking someone who is genuinely helpful, patient & compassionate as well as confident & decisive. Our mother and I live together, and I work from home as a vocal instructor. I will be home teaching while our Caregiver is here. Our mother is in mild-moderate stage dementia but is mostly independent. We are looking for someone who is happy to provide housekeeping support while ensuring our mother's safety while I'm working.. Schedule may eventually increase depending on my teaching schedule.

We have flexibility with the schedule! Helping getting my father up into his chair using the hoyer lift as well as feeding him his breakfast or lunch. He is primarily bed bound but win a chair 4-5 hours a day. Conversing with him about topics he enjoys and doing crafts with him. You will have help with all of the changes (myself or my husband are always available to help for changes) Likes to talk about his Jeeps, motorcycles, and stories from the good ole days :) Compassion and patience for dementia patients and a willingness to help with changing and feeding him. Prefer someone who is willing to be trained on bathing him and using a hoyer lift for getting in and out of his bed. We have lots of parking options. You must have your own transportation He has 2 gentle sweet dogs (golden doodle and mut) that are calm.

We are looking for a babysitter for our sweet, energetic, 8-year-old, autistic son. Currently need help on Wednesdays and Fridays after school and some help on the weekends and during school breaks/winter break. Experience with special needs is a plus but not required. Most important is a patient and loving caregiver who is willing to connect and empathize. Funding for this position is provided through a caregiving agency and is considered respite care. Training and onboarding with that agency will be required down the road.

Looking for a caring and compassionate care worker in the Throgs Neck area for our 10-year-old non-verbal daughter. Hours are afterschool and occasional weekend work. Experience working with special needs preferred but not required. Requires own transportation.

I have a 21-year-old, verbal son with autism. He has his own apartment. We can be flexible but M, T and Th my son goes to a day program. He does not need physical help just verbal prompting. He needs to get up, shower, eat, brush his teeth and take meds. He can also use help with all meal Prep. He can take a cab to and from his program. On the other days he can use help keeping the apartment in order, exercise or going out into the community. He really would like someone who can be a companion who engages him in conversation. Our son likes to keep busy. He is a sweet guy and very compliant. He responds well to positive reinforcement and kind words. He is my treasure and want someone who has a good disposition. If you are interested please let me know and we can speak some more. Thank you.

Currently looking for both a respite provider to care for my autistic son who is almost nine 1-2 day(s) per week. In addition, I'm looking for a personal assistant to help when out in the community. This can be two people or one depending on interest & availability.

Looking for a part-time caregiver for with Autism Mon - Weds - Fri afterschool and early evenings. Candidate to travel individual to/from ABA appointments, engage in pretend play and oversee basic caretaking to offer parents an extra hand at home. Up to 12 hours/wk with more available in weekends , over school breaks and summer schedule if sought. Pay rate $15-$17/hr plus mileage based on experience and excellent references.

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated part-time caregiver to provide respite care for our 18-year-old son with autism and intellectual and speech delays. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being, safety, and engagement of our son during morning routines. If you are patient, reliable, and committed to making a positive impact in the life of an individual with special needs, we encourage you to apply. Responsibilities: - Assist in the morning routine, including ensuring the individual gets dressed and preparing breakfast. - Ensure timely boarding of the school bus for attendance at the post-High School program (the 18+ program). - Current CPR certification. - The State of Texas will conduct the background check). - Previous experience working with individuals with special needs a plus.

Adult male (age 19) with disabilities. Independent with walking, talking, dressing, eating, and toileting. Seizures are stable and controlled with medications. The position requires seizure management and precautions. Rescue medicine is onsite at all times. He needs assistance with home PT exercises, cutting food, making purchases in the community, and preparing simple meals. Speech can be inarticulate at times due to motor and cognitive delays. Reads at an age-appropriate level, yet comprehension is delayed. A kind, mild-mannered individual who is interested in sports, cars, Star Wars, Marvel, and dogs. He attends the Life Skills Program in Clarkston Community Schools from 7 a.m. - 2 PM, Monday-Friday. Also, he attends weekly Vision Therapy and plays baseball. We are seeking CLS and respite staff as a MORC/Arc of Oakland County case.

Immediate openings PT Respite Staff. Our family is currently looking to hire respite staff to care for our sweet 11-year-old, non-verbal son, with developmental delays, TBI, & seizure disorder. He is very loving, lovable, and strong, but not aggressive at all. Tasks would include: -maintain safety navigating his home -reading books -changing pull-up -feeding -assisting with daily activities -encourage exercise We are a close-knit family. Hiring process would include background check, paid training with competitive pay. We are looking for someone who has a kind and patient demeanor. Someone who shows initiative to understand our son's needs and wants, since he cannot express them verbally. Also, a careful eye to help keep our son safe. Our family involves includes two kittens.

Hi! I am looking for a biweekly Sat evening (5-9pm) babysitter for my two autistic boys-five and four. Both boys are verbal and fully potty-trained. We receive respite from the state which pays $20 on the books. We can pay extra for the right person. We have another sitter on the other Saturdays and have had her for years. We are looking for another person to join our village long term. Must be reliable, responsible and fun! Bonus if you have any ABA/Autistic experience. Thanks!

We are looking for a special needs caregiver for our 19-year-old son who has cerebral palsy and autism for weekend date nights, school days off, respite care etc. We would like someone who has experience working with special needs teens/adults and is interested in working with a family on an on-going basis. Our son is very friendly and happy, he uses a wheelchair for mobility and is non-verbal and uses an iPad to communicate. If we sound like a family you would be interested in working with, please contact me.

We need a babysitter for our 8-year-old, special needs child in Springfield in our home. Hours would be 1:50 p.m. to 5 pm, 3 to 5 days a week. We are also looking for an in-home respite care worker for occasional nights and weekends, paid through the Illinois Respite Coalition. Please reach out regarding one or both of the jobs.

Hello, I'm looking for assistance with my 16-year-old daughter who has special needs (but very independent and self sufficient, just can't be left alone) after school/evenings T, W, Th and the occasional weekend. She would need to be picked up at her after school program around 5:30, taken home and hang out with her until I am home between 7:30-8:00. We get respite hours through the state, I can disclose additional information via message. My kiddo is like a sour patch kid, sour then sweet, falls into that teenager category. She has her moments, but is super funny and very independent. Candidates need to be 18 years of age & CPR, first aid certified. I am really needing someone to just make sure she stays safe. Message me if you are interested.