Position: Caregiver & Household Assistant
Schedule: 45 hours per week (approximately)
Location: Suwanee, GA
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Job Overview:
A dedicated and compassionate caregiver is needed to promote feelings of warmth, confidence, and security for a 30-year-old special needs son who is autistic and has cerebral palsy. Additionally, the caregiver will assist the Estate Manager with duties around the estate. The caregiver must be comfortable working in a household with staff and reporting directly to the Estate Manager.
Schedule:
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 6-8 hour days (w/flexibility)
• Wednesday: 1:30pm-9:30pm (required)
Responsibilities:
• Provide compassionate and attentive care to the special needs son, ensuring his safety and well-being.
• Promote feelings of warmth, confidence, and security for the special needs son.
• Assist with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, feeding, and mobility.
• Plan & participate in appropriate fun and education learning/developmental activities (examples, building motor/learning skills, walks, trips to the park, zoo, arts/crafts, etc.).
• Administer medications and follow medical care plans as prescribed.
• Assist with school pick ups and transport to extra-curricular activities.
• Communicate regularly with the family and Estate Manger about the son’s needs.
• Support the Estate Manager in coordinating with other household staff to ensure a smooth and efficient household operation - assist with light housekeeping, laundry, light meal preparation, household events/parties, home organization, etc.
• Perform errands and other tasks as assigned by the Estate Manager.
Requirements:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in a home as a caregiver, nanny and/or family assistant.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with household staff and under the direction of the Estate Manager.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and compassionate.
• Must be able to commit to the full work schedule and be flexible with hours as needed.
• Excellent driving history.
Benefits:
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• PTO
• Health Insurance
Compensation: Salary negotiable based on experience, health insurance, 401k