Posted 3 days ago
We’re looking for a caring, creative, and reliable caregiver to support a modestly verbal young adult woman with autism on Sundays. Shifts available: 9am–4pm and 4pm–9pm. Candidates need not fill both shifts. Occasional overnight shifts are also possible. Must be able to swim.
Pay: From $28/hour
Schedule: 6 hours/week (on Sundays) with potential for additional hours
Location: Upper West Side
Key Responsibilities:
-Support daily living tasks with gentle prompting (bathing, brushing hair/teeth, dressing)
-Help with hygiene and medication administration (pills only, per printed schedule)
-Heat and plate pre-prepared meals
-Encourage independence and appropriate behavior in home and community settings
-Engage in preferred and new leisure activities (drawing, music, puzzles)
-Support during physical activities (yoga, swimming, treadmill) alongside instructors
-Promote smooth transitions and use behavioral strategies during challenging moments
Ideal Candidate:
-Experienced with high-needs individuals (personal or professional)
-Patient, proactive, and collaborative
-Comfortable with occasional physical outbursts
-Works well with a close-knit, supportive team
-Driving is a plus, but not required
You'll receive thorough training and ongoing support from a warm, dedicated team of therapists, caregivers, and family members.
If interested, please reach out to the email below
Future Centered Care partners with clients to curate meaningful, supportive, and secure systems of care - for now, and into the future.
FCC currently works with neurodiverse adults and their families in the greater NYC area and Westchester County.