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Seeking Morning Hero for Amazing 6-Year-Old

Posted by Dana L. on 10/28/2025

  • $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

I'm a working mom looking for a consistent and loving caregiver to help my wonderful 6-year-old son with his morning routine before school and therapy.
My son is on the autism spectrum and thrives with structure, patience, and consistency. He's a wonderful kid who just needs a calm, supportive presence to help him start his day right.

Duties:

Help with wake-up routine at 6:00am
Prepare and serve breakfast
Assist with getting dressed and ready
Monday-Wednesday: Drive him to school
Thursday-Friday: Drive him to ABA therapy

Schedule - FLEXIBLE OPTIONS:
We're looking for someone who can commit to 10-15 hours per week from our available morning slots:
Option 1: All 5 days, 6:00am-9:00am (15 hours/week)
Option 2: 3-4 days per week, 6:00am-9:00am (9-12 hours/week)

Must include at least 2 school days (Mon-Wed)
Flexible on which days work best for you

Start Date: mid-November
What We Need:
✓ Experience working with children
✓ Patience and understanding (especially with neurodivergent kids is a huge plus!)
✓ Reliable transportation and clean driving record (required)
✓ Structured, calm approach to routines
✓ Comfortable with drop-offs at school and therapy
✓ Willing to undergo background check
✓ Flexible - tell us what schedule works for you within our needs!

What We Offer:
* $18-$22 per hour (negotiable based on experience)
* A great kid and appreciative family
* Consistent schedule - 10-15 hours/week, no nights/weekends

Location: Novi, Michigan
If you're a morning person who loves helping kids succeed and can bring patience, structure, and positive energy to start his day, please reach out!

Looking forward to hearing from you and finding the right person to join our morning routine!

Additional Details

  • Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient

Age Groups

  • Youth

Conditions

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder

Services Needed

  • Assistance With Transportation
  • Dressing Assistance
  • Grooming and Hygiene
  • Positive Behavioral Support
  • Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
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$17.00 - $22.00 per hour

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