Morning & Weekend Support for Our Son
Posted by Leslie B. on 9/16/2025

- $17.00 per hour

We are seeking a dependable, compassionate individual to assist our 10-year-old son with special needs before school and occasionally on weekends. This is a great opportunity for someone pursuing a career in social work, education, occupational therapy, or a related field who is passionate about working with children with disabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
• Morning routine support, including:
• Working on SCL (Supported Community Living) goals
• Toileting assistance
• Meal preparation and assistance with feeding (G-tube experience preferred or willingness to learn)
• Medication administration
• Dressing and hygiene (brushing teeth, grooming)
• Providing a calm, structured, and supportive environment
• Occasional weekend respite care
Qualifications:
• Experience working with children with special needs (brain injury, autism, developmental delays, etc.)
• Comfortable with or willing to learn G-tube feeding and medication administration
• Reliable, patient, and nurturing
• Strong communication skills
• Background in or currently studying social work, education, therapy, or a related field preferred
• Must be 18+ and able to pass a background check
? Waverly, IA
? Starting at $17/hour (based on experience)
? Weekday Mornings (6:00 AM – 7:45 AM) & Occasional Weekends (Respite Care)
Additional Details
- Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient
- Number of siblings that also need care: One Child
Age Groups
- Youth
Conditions
- Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Hydrocephaly
- Learning Disabilities
- Mobility Changes
- Seizures
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Visual Impairment
Services Needed
- Administering Medication
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Feeding Tube
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Sign Language
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