Part Time Pediatric Caregiver / Nanny – Canton, MA

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Part Time Pediatric Caregiver / Nanny – Canton, MA

A welcoming family in Canton, MA is seeking an attentive, reliable caregiver for their verbal 14-year-old child on the autism spectrum. The home includes a dog and a tortoise, and maintains a smoke-free environment.

Schedule:

• Temporary overnight coverage for mid October (exact dates to be discussed during interview in order to maintain family’s safety)
• Ongoing part-time care: Occasional date night care (~1 night per week; flexible on exact days and times)

Family Specifications:

• Smoke-free home environment
• Pet-friendly home (1 dog and 1 tortoise)
• Family values a caregiver who enjoys supporting special interests including arts & crafts, games, reading, and music

Responsibilities

• Provide continuous, line-of-sight supervision. This client is self-sufficient when bathing, and with personal care needs.
• Execute a specialized seizure safety plan from the neurologist, including administration of nasal spray medication if required
• Administer daily/regular medications as directed
• Plan, prepare, and serve meals and snacks. Meals will be prepared ahead of time
• Transport child to and from school and extracurricular activities
• Engage in creative, enriching activities (arts & crafts, interactive games, reading, and listening to music)

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience caring for individuals on the autism spectrum and with developmental delays
• CPR certification
• Seizure response experience (including familiarity with emergency nasal spray administration)
• Valid driver’s license, a clean driving record, and a reliable personal vehicle
• Fluent in English
• Preferred:
• Experience with overnight special needs care
• Compensation:
• $970 total for overnight care needed in October, plus gas reimbursement
• Hourly rate for standard weekly/shift care will be discussed upon interview with family. Estimated to be $22-$25 per hour
• All candidates will be subject to a background check. This position requires proof of legal
• authorization to work in the United States. The family is an equal opportunity employer and does
• not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any
• other protected characteristic.
• To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant
• experience with special needs care and seizure management.
• Wellthy is not an agency. This is a private, family-hired position. We provide Care Coordination
• services to families nationwide, which may include connecting families with potential caregivers.
• All caregivers are hired directly by the family and are not employed by Wellthy. We take privacy
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• careers page. (Job #165301).