Part Time Afterschool Nanny (Autism Spectrum & Sensory Needs Experience Required) – Placentia, CA

PlacentiaOnsitePart Time$20–$22 /hrPosted 5 days ago

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Required skills

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • sensory sensitivities
  • Driver's license
  • clean driving record
  • reliable personal vehicle

Role summary

A family in Placentia, CA is seeking a part-time afterschool nanny for their young child with autism spectrum disorder and sensory sensitivities. The role involves providing engaging care, supporting personal routines, preparing meals, and safe transportation. The schedule is Monday-Friday, 12 PM - 5 PM, with 25 guaranteed hours per week. Requirements include demonstrable experience with children on the autism spectrum or with sensory needs, a valid driver's license, clean driving record, and a reliable vehicle. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with SLP, OT, or ABA approaches. Compensation is $20-$22 per hour.

Part Time Afterschool Nanny (Autism Spectrum & Sensory Needs Experience Required) – Placentia, CA

A welcoming family in Placentia, CA 92870 is seeking an engaging, patient, and dependable afterschool nanny to support their young child who has sensory sensitivities associated with autism spectrum disorder.

Schedule:

  • Monday through Friday
  • 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • 25 guaranteed hours per week
  • Flexibility for occasional full-day coverage during school holidays or sick days
  • Family Specifications:

  • Smoke-free home
  • Pet-friendly home (family has 1 pet turtle)
  • Values a caregiver who brings a calming yet playful presence, patience, and a kind sense of humor
  • Child enjoys cooking, arts & crafts, games, movies, music, and reading
  • Responsibilities:

  • Provide dedicated afterschool care, engaging the child in enriching activities, games, arts and crafts, and reading
  • Assist with personal care routines, including dressing, bathing, and ongoing potty training support
  • Support sensory needs and routines associated with ASD and sensitive skin/eczema
  • Plan and prepare meals, snacks, and assist with feeding
  • Provide safe transportation to and from school, activities, and medical appointments
  • Accompany child to scheduled activities and community outings
  • Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience supporting children on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing needs
  • Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and reliable personal vehicle for transportation (mileage stipend provided)
  • Willingness to register with the family’s contracted Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC) agency to facilitate benefit funding
  • Preferred:

  • Familiarity or background with Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), Occupational Therapy (OT), or Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapeutic approaches
  • Compensation:

  • $20-$22 per hour (commensurate with experience)
  • 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

    Important Information:

    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 #180457).

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