Job Summary:
Duties: Care is for three children, one of whom has Autism. The position duties would

include general supervision and assistance with the children’s activities. Driving children to

afterschool activities, light cooking, and housekeeping. Familiar with developmental

disabilities and is open to working as part of a team. Provide help with pick-up/drop-off,

structuring their childs day, and working on potty training and ADL. Engage with children

in activities and play that stimulate their development. Appropriately supervise children and

keep them safe at all times. The caregiver should be able to mimic playfulness while also

keeping the structure of the day and supporting/prompting when time allows.

For the child with Special Needs, the nanny will be actively involved in child therapy

practices and be able to help generalize across settings:

Implementing therapy homework, creating and reinforcing routines, adapting the home

environment, tailoring creative activities to individual capabilities, modeling appropriate

behaviors, reinforcing and training in good social skills, hygiene care, feeding, taking

children to therapy appointments, working with the family to achieve developmental

milestones, therapeutic stretching, and exercises.

Additional duties for a child with special needs:

1. Helping pave the way and support effective strategies that can enhance a child with

special needs' overall well-being.

2. Sensory Support: Children with autism often have sensory sensitivities. Create a sensory-

friendly space at home, minimizing overwhelming stimuli and promoting comfort.

3. Communication Enhancement: Communication can be a challenge for children with

autism. Work on improving communication skills using techniques such as visual aids or

augmentative communication devices.

4. Social Skills: Children with autism typically struggle with social interactions. Engage a

child in activities that encourage social engagement, turn-taking, and understanding social

cues.

5. Routine Establishment: Predictability is essential for many children with autism.

Establish and maintain a consistent daily routine to provide a sense of stability that can be

reassuring for a child. 6. Self-Care Skills: teach and practice daily self-care skills such as

dressing, grooming, and hygiene. Use visual prompts and step-by-step instructions to help

the child learn in their environments to improve on a generalization of skills.

7. Behavioral Support: Behavioral challenges can arise, but a Care Professional with a

background in Occupational Therapy or Special Needs Education can help think through the

“why” behind the behavior and implement positive behavior support strategies to address

these challenges in a constructive manner.

8. Play and Learning: Learning through play is crucial for children with autism. Use play-

based activities to enhance your child’s cognitive, motor, and social skills in an enjoyable

way.

9. Emotional Regulation: Many children with autism struggle with managing emotions.

Work with the care team and integrate techniques on a daily basis to help a child recognize

and regulate their emotions effectively.

10. Family Collaboration: Involving the whole family in a child’s Individualized Care Plan,

work uniformly towards various needs and goals.

Requirements: Special Needs Nanny needed by private household in Palm Beach County,

FL with a High School/GED or its Foreign equivalent; Certificates in Pediatric First Aid,

Childhood Literacy and Behavioral Development, Administrative Occupation, and Au Pair

Training. At least 42 months of job experience as an Assistant for children with

neurodiversity is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $33,072.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person