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Job Title: Energetic And Patient Special Needs Nanny Needed For 13-year-old Autistic Child In Pittsburgh

Posted by Chelsey C. on 11/18/2024

  • $17.00 per hour

We are a family of 3 - Jordon (mom), Chelsey (mommy Chel) and Jacob, living on the North Side of Pittsburgh (Marshall-Shadeland).

Jacob was born with a rare syndrome called Xia-Gibbs syndrome. He’s also diagnosed with autism and an intellectual disability which significantly impacts his life. Developmentally he’s much like a toddler. He communicates verbally, fairly well though it may be difficult to understand him at first. He loves playing pretend and collecting cards (hotel room keys, gift cards, etc.) and paperwork (which he calls "data"). He struggles to cope with big feelings which usually arise when he cannot do or have something that he wants. This will usually lead to screaming and crying. He is rarely physically aggressive but every once in a while he’ll swat someone out of frustration. He often has multiple outbursts each day but is usually able to calm down within a few minutes with validation of his feelings and redirection from adults. Jacob wears a pull-up and needs help using the bathroom. He is a very silly and loving boy that’s always making those around him smile and laugh.

Work Details:
Part time nanny (17.5 hours/week), 2pm - 5:30pm Mon - Fri
Pay: $17/hour
Time off: Unpaid
You will have the following days off: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Weekdays between Christmas and New Years
Paid by direct deposit with taxes withheld

Requirements:
First Aid/CPR certified
1-2 years experience working with autistic and/or intellectually disabled children, either as a parent, nanny, summer/short-term nanny, babysitter or childcare facility
Drivers license and reliable vehicle

Responsibilities:
School pick-up
Day-to-day basic care of child (using the bathroom/pull-up changing, feeding)
Child’s meal prep (late lunch and/or snack)
Participation in child-lead play

Additional Details

  • Number of special needs care recipients: One care recipient

Age Groups

  • Teen

Conditions

  • Autism
  • Learning Disabilities

Services Needed

  • Bladder and Bowel Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Grooming and Hygiene
  • Positive Behavioral Support
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