Care Provider

Job duties

Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.

CHILD SUPERVISION & SAFETY: Provide continuous supervision of 16 year old son with Autism, and 18 year old daughter with ADHD and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) within the home and during outside activities; Maintain a safe, structured, calm, and supportive environment; Monitor children for emotional distress, behavioral escalation, impulsive conduct, or unsafe behavior; Assist with de-escalation during behavioral or emotional episodes; Prevent wandering, unsafe interactions, or self-harming behaviors when necessary; Supervise recreational activities, homework time, meals, and bedtime routines; Accompany children to appointments, school-related activities, therapy sessions, and community outings when directed. SPECIAL NEEDS SUPPORT: Assist children with executive functioning tasks, emotional regulation, focus, organization, and daily routines; Provide structured reminders for medication schedules, hygiene, school assignments, meals, and sleep routines; Reinforce behavioral plans and consistent household expectations established by the parent and healthcare providers; Help reduce emotional overstimulation and anxiety through routine management and supportive interaction; Provide patient redirection during episodes of defiance, emotional dysregulation, attention difficulties, or oppositional behaviors; Observe and report behavioral changes, emotional concerns, or unusual incidents to the parent. HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT DUTIES: Perform general household cleaning and organization necessary to maintain sanitary and safe living conditions; Clean kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas, and common spaces; Wash dishes, sanitize surfaces, and maintain household hygiene standards; Do laundry, folding, ironing, and linen changes; Organize household supplies, clothing, medications, and school materials; Assist with grocery shopping, errands, prescription pickup, and household inventory management. MEAL PREPARATION & NUTRITION SUPPORT: Prepare daily meals and snacks for children and household members; Follow dietary instructions, food sensitivities, and nutritional guidelines provided by the parent; Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in food preparation areas; Assist children during meals when supervision or encouragement is needed. OTHER SUPPORT: Provide non-medical household assistance to support a medically compromised parent experiencing physical limitations; Assist with physically demanding household tasks that the parent have difficulty performing; Help maintain stability and continuity of care within the home environment; Provide additional supervision of children during periods when the parent is medically fatigued or attending medical appointments.

Requirements

CPR and First Aid Certification(s) (can be a joint certification for both or separate certifications). Valid Driver's License.
Must be capable of recognizing signs of emotional distress, behavioral escalation, anxiety, impulsivity, or unsafe behavior in children and respond appropriately using non-physical de-escalation techniques.

Benefits and conditions

Other work sites

• Austin, TX
• Austin, TX