Special Needs Caregiver– Tuscaloosa, Alabama
A warm and professional family in Tuscaloosa is seeking a qualified and compassionate caregiver to provide dedicated, one-on-one support for their young son, who will be turning 2 in June. He has cerebral palsy and would benefit from attentive daytime care in a nurturing environment.
Position Details
Schedule: Full-time 8:00am - 5:00pm
Guaranteed: 45 hours
Compensation: $28–$32 per hour
Start Date: ASAP
Commitment: Long-term
Live-In: Private bedroom and bathroom available
About the Child
Their son is cognitively age-appropriate, curious, and engaging, but experiences physical challenges related to cerebral palsy. He is making great progress with mobility and currently uses a gait trainer and walker. He attends PT, OT, and speech therapy, and would benefit from a caregiver who can help reinforce these developmental goals at home.
Responsibilities
Provide attentive, hands-on care for a toddler with special needs
Assist with mobility, including use of a gait trainer and walker
Safely lift and transfer the child (approximately 25 lbs)
Transport to and from therapy appointments (PT, OT, speech)
Reinforce therapy exercises and developmental goals
Engage in age-appropriate, early education-focused activities
Maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing environment
Qualifications:
Must have a valid drivers license
Must be authorized to work in the U.S.
Ability to provide 3–5 professional references
CPR certification required
Experience working with children with cerebral palsy strongly preferred
Background or credentials in occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), speech therapy, and/or special needs care highly preferred