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Part Time or Full Time Youth Caregiver – Fairfax, VA

FairfaxOnsitePart Time$18–$25 /hrPosted 1 day ago

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Required skills

  • Youth Caregiver
  • Autistic son
  • 14-year-old
  • ADLs
  • Self-care
  • Morning preparation
  • Verbal prompts
  • Daily routines
  • Meals
  • Nutritional intake

Nice to have

  • Part time
  • Full time
  • Schedule flexibility
  • Weekend overnights
  • Travel with family
  • Neurodiversity

Role summary

A family in Fairfax, VA is seeking a patient and dependable Youth Caregiver to provide one-on-one daily routine support for their 14-year-old autistic son. The role involves assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), self-care, meal guidance, and personal care routines, requiring clear, calm, and supportive communication. Both part-time and full-time schedules are available, with morning, afternoon, and weekend shifts. Experience with prompt-dependent routines and neurodiversity is preferred, along with strong reliability and communication skills. Onboarding paperwork and a background check are required.

Part Time or Full Time Youth Caregiver – Fairfax, VA

A welcoming family in Fairfax, VA is seeking a patient, dependable caregiver to provide one-on-one daily routine support for their bright, artistic 14-year-old autistic son. Care is needed on a part time or full time basis, this family is open to hiring for either schedule.

Schedule:

  • Morning shift: Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM (family guarantees pay for 4 hours per morning shift)
  • Afternoon shift: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri: 2:30 pm - 10 or 10:30pm, Tuesdays begin at 1 pm - 10 or 10:30pm (gets out of school early those days)
  • Additional available shifts: Sunday evenings and weekend daytime hours
  • Schedule flexibility: Open to hiring either full-time or part-time (potentially splitting shifts across multiple caregivers); initial training and rapport-building shifts will take place during evenings and weekends prior to taking on morning coverage.
  • Staffing: looking to hire multiple caregivers to cover shift needs

    • Family Specifications:

  • Calm, supportive, and structured home environment
  • Supportive approach focused on building safety, consistency, and long-term trust
  • Care recipient attends a therapeutic private day school
  • Smoke free home
  • Client is sensitive to fragrances

    • Responsibilities:

  • Provide 1:1 support with morning activities of daily living (ADLs), self-care, and morning preparation
  • Deliver clear, minimal verbal prompts one step at a time to support daily routines
  • Offer explicit guidance and reminders for meals and nutritional intake
  • Prompt for personal care routines
  • Maintain a calm, patient, and affirming environment

    • Requirements:

  • Possess strong characteristics such as reliability and dependability
  • Experience with prompt-dependent routines and ADL support with autism/neurodiversity or willingness to learn
  • Strong communication skills with a calm, patient caregiving approach
  • Willingness to complete onboarding paperwork to register through the state care program/agency

    • Preferences:

  • Willingness to do occasional weekend overnights and travel with family on occasion

    • Compensation:

  • $18–$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 characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

    To Apply: Please submit your resume and a brief introduction highlighting your relevant experience with youth and neurodivergent care.

    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 very seriously. For questions on our Applicant Privacy Policy or to review, please visit our careers page. (Job #178576).

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