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. 

• 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

• →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

• 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

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