We have a great family in Princeton in search of a Full Time Companion - Family Assistant for their one child age 16.
Location: Princeton
Start Date: June 1 Start
Commitment Time Frame: Long term, multiple years into the future
Schedule:
Monday through Friday
2:30pm-9pm
Weekend help- the family has a rotating schedule of caregivers so the weekends aren't consistent (usually 2 full weekends on, 2 full weekends off, and then usually 1 weekday off, but the family can be flexible)
Flexibility on the caregiver end is very important
The Children:
16 year old boy with profound autism
Autism- communicates with an iPad, can understand language but his spoken language is minimal
Attends school during the year
Summer program 7:30am-2:30pm
*Mom will shadow for a while
Swimming, ice skating (currently, Mom takes him and helps him get ready, but they need someone who can do that role if Mom isn't home)- someone who can do physical activity with him would be ideal
Directed physical exercise
Nanny is welcome to sit in on the speech therapy, but it's not required
Qualifications:
Nanny- physically active, sports minded is a HUGE asset for this family
Someone who can hop in the pool and swim with him, shoot hoops, etc.
Experience with autistic children is a huge plus, but not required
The family is involved in Autism programs and it could be a huge asset to someone whose focus long term is in autism care (there is an option for "supervised hours" that many students in BCBA programs would need)
English speaking
Requirements/Responsibilities:
Local driving required in the family car
Mom travels with her son a few times a year- travel is optional, and not required
Additional details: Mom's schedule is very unpredictable, mostly at home. Family has a cat.
Vaccine Requirements: Fully Vaccinated + Boosted for COVID Required, Yearly Flu Shot Required
The family is offering a generous weekly pay based on the guaranteed hours along with paid vacation, holidays, and sick/personal days. On The Books Pay.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Relocate:
- Princeton, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person