Special Needs Caregiver– Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A warm and professional family in Tuscaloosa is seeking a qualified and compassionate caregiver to provide dedicated, one-on-one support for their young son, who will be turning 2 in June. He has cerebral palsy and would benefit from attentive daytime care in a nurturing environment.
Position Details
Schedule: Full-time 8:00am - 5:00pm
Guaranteed: 45 hours
Compensation: $28–$32 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Long-term
About the Child
Their son is cognitively age-appropriate, curious, and engaging, but experiences physical challenges related to cerebral palsy. He is making great progress with mobility and currently uses a gait trainer and walker. He attends PT, OT, and speech therapy, and would benefit from a caregiver who can help reinforce these developmental goals at home.
Responsibilities
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Provide attentive, hands-on care for a toddler with special needs
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Assist with mobility, including use of a gait trainer and walker
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Safely lift and transfer the child (approximately 25 lbs)
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Transport to and from therapy appointments (PT, OT, speech)
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Reinforce therapy exercises and developmental goals
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Engage in age-appropriate, early education-focused activities
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Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
Qualifications:
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Must have a valid drivers license
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Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
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Ability to provide 3–5 professional references
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CPR certification required
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Experience working with children with cerebral palsy strongly preferred
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Background or credentials in occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, and/or special needs care highly preferred
Upon submitting this form, you will be considered for any suitable positions, so there is no need to complete multiple applications.
Placement Category: Domestic Staff
This is a full time position
Live-In?: Live-out
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