Westport Special Needs Jobs

Looking for a part-time Special needs caregiver for our son, a 29 yo with Autism Spectrum Disorder . He is active and sociable and enjoys being busy. I seek a Special needs caregiver interested in fitness and healthy foods who is happy and smiles a lot.

Our usual caregiver is traveling so we are hoping to find a caring experienced person to help out in the meantime! My son (A) is a happy and sweet 24-year-old who loves listening to music and watching Disney movies. He goes on video calls every day with his friends and enjoys taking walks and getting some fresh air. (A) is nonverbal but can communicate in other ways. We are really hoping you have been cautious about COVID and will continue to be careful to minimize any sickness. We look forward to meeting you and I am happy to answer any questions/discuss details!!

Looking for a PART TIME caregiver for a home based community program for our special needs son (Autism, Cognitive Disabilities, ADD, Speech Delay) in Westport. Ideal applicant is available for a 6 HOUR DAY 2-3 DAYS PER WEEK, HOURS ARE FLEXIBLE. Our son is an engaging young man who loves to meet/visit people and animals at community locations Our son is 23 years old and needs someone who is smart, patient, and able to structure his time to keep him interested, motivated and communicating verbally (verses behaviors). Caregiver support needed with community outings, meals, and his organization/light housekeeping. He develops a very close relationship with his caregivers.

We need a home/community caregiver to help our son C with personal care, meals, recreation, socialization & communication. Daily community trips require car/willingness to drive locally. C takes time to trust, but forms deep loving relationships. He enjoys interacting with people, community outings, dogs/all animals, bugs, music, humor, and learning new things. This long term position is for someone who truly enjoys working with special needs. C is a small, autism spectrum adult, functioning like a child. He speaks, but requires communication help. Frustrated C has grabby/pinchy hand behaviors. Ideal caregivers are clever and calm, can identify triggers, anticipate responses, and diffuse difficult situations to keep everyone safe. We hope you are looking for a challenge and all the rewards that come with it!

My name is Erica and I'm mom to two little boys, W is 7 (second grade) and O is 5 (first grade). My husband & I moved to Westport 8 months ago. Both boys are brought home on school buses. So you would meet them at the bus stop, prepare a snack, monitor outdoor/indoor play, help with homework, prepare dinner, and oversee bath time. We're a family who loves story time and game playing! We limit screen time a great deal.

Looking for a caregiver to help our son with socialization, recreation, meals and personal care and structure home and community activities. This part/long term position is for someone who truly enjoys working with special needs. Daily community trips require car/willingness to drive locally. Our son enjoys people, animals, bugs, music, humor, and learning new things. He is a small adult on the autism spectrum, functioning like a child. He speaks, but requires communication help. When frustrated or overstimulated, he has grabby/pinchy hand behaviors. Ideal caregivers are clever and calm, can identify triggers, anticipate responses, and diffuse difficult situations. Our son is slow to trust, but then forms very close relationships with caregivers. If you are looking for a challenge and all the rewards that come with it, please apply!

Sitter needed to watch and entertain 7-year-old boy with autism. He has a great since of humor and loves being outdoors especially water play!

Our family is looking for an after school sitter for our two sons (1st grader & 2nd grader). The position is for three days a week. The current schedule is Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday. But we could move that around for the right candidate. The caregiver must be comfortable with special needs children. Our oldest son has ADHD and suffers from occasional mood swings/outbursts. Responsibilities include meeting the school bus, preparing snacks/dinner, homework help, & playtime supervision.

Hi! I have a 5-year-old boy in Kindergarten and a 7-year-old girl in 2nd grade. I am looking for a family helper! That is, someone who will help me take care of the kids and manage the household. I am a stay at home mom and we have a busy schedule. I'd need help transporting the kids to their activities, meal prep, laundry, and straightening up after the kids. My daughter has ADHD and so we would prefer someone who has experience managing a very active child who needs extra care and attention . Someone very organized and comfortable helping create structure a a plus!

Our son has a speech delay and slight developmental delay so someone with a special needs background would be helpful!.. Additional needs include pick up / drop off, light housekeeping, meal prep, having a reliable car, being comfortable with pets and a non-smoker. Looking for a caregiver for my 4-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. Flexible start date. My schedule may vary.