Vacation sitter needed
Posted by Meagen H. on 5/12/2025

- $10.00 - $20.00 per hour

We are seeking compassionate and reliable individuals to provide care for our 4-year-old son, Gus, who has Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, while we are on vacation.. Gus is nonspeaking, autistic, globally delayed, and intellectually disabled, but he is overall an easy-going and joyful child. The position will include watching him while we are out and also accompanying us on outings to help with his care.
Postion will include:
◦ Using his AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device
◦ Improving self-feeding skills
◦ Reducing elopement in public settings
Times and days are TBD - looking for a mix of daytime and evening hours. May also include 6 year old sister for an evening so we can go out as adults.
Additional Details
- Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient
Age Groups
- Toddler
Conditions
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
Services Needed
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
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