Nanny Wanted - Full Time Support Worker Needed For Non Verbal Autistic Adolescent

Live-in Accommodation Provided | Full-time with flexibility for overtimeWe are seeking a caring, organized, and energetic support worker to assist with the care of a non-verbal autistic adolescent female in a busy single-parent household. A second child in the home requires minimal support. This full-time position (45 hours / week) involves split shifts around the school day, with flexibility for additional hours during sick days, school holidays, snow days, and occasional weekends or overnight respite.________________________________________POSITION HIGHLIGHTSDaily Care Responsibilities

• Daily Care Responsibilities : oMorning (7 : 00-10...) : Assist with dressing & hygiene, breakfast, preparing a healthy packed lunch, and ensuring readiness for 8 : 15 school departure. Light household tasks (e.g., laundry, tidying up after meals) before the school run.oAfternoon / Evening (2 : 30-8 : 30) : School pick-up, prepare and serve dinner, engage in physical activities (e.g., walks, biking, swimming), supervise homework, assist with bathing, and light clean-up after meals.Flexibility
• Availability for additional hours during school breaks, snow days, or unexpected schedule changes is essential.Emotional Maturity
• Maintain composure and provide calm, patient guidance in emotionally charged situations.
• Effectively manage sensory overload or meltdowns using de-escalation techniques and a structured routine.Specialized Care
• Adapt creative strategies for sensory and communication needs.
• Collaborate with therapists to align care with therapeutic goals.
• Foster the child’s independence and build life skills.
• Observe and evaluate which strategies are most effective.
• Comfortably administer medication as needed.Proactive Household Management
• Take initiative to identify and complete household tasks without direct supervision.
• Keep common areas tidy, manage the child’s laundry and belongings, and organize activities and schedules.
• Ensure the household operates smoothly and efficiently.
• Ability and comfort to manage household overnight when needed.________________________________________Core Skills and AttributesEmpathy and Compassion
• Build a genuine connection with the child and understand their perspective.
• Demonstrate care and concern for their well-being.Structured and Organized Approach
• Consistently maintain routines, which are crucial for autistic children.
• Plan meals, activities, and schedules with strong organizational skills.Adaptability and Flexibility
• Adjust routines and strategies based on the child’s needs or unexpected situations.
• Learn and implement new approaches (e.g., behavioral therapy techniques, communication devices).Healthy Living Principles
• Promote healthy eating habits and active living to help the child manage energy.Strong Communication Skills
• Communicate clearly, patiently, and directly.
• Collaborate with parents, teachers, therapists, and other caregivers effectively.Observation and Attention to Detail
• Monitor changes in behavior, mood, or physical health.
• Maintain awareness of routines, preferences, and potential triggers.Behavior Management Skills
• Understand autism and related behaviors, including sensory processing issues and communication challenges.
• Use positive reinforcement and effective behavior management techniques.
• Apply de-escalation strategies during challenging situations.Reliability and Commitment
• Provide consistent, dependable care that fosters trust with the child and family.
• Commit to a long-term caregiving role.________________________________________Additional Assets
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• A valid driver’s license.________________________________________Why This Role?This position offers :
• A chance to make a meaningful impact on a child’s life.
• A demanding yet rewarding role with steady income and live-in accommodations, reducing personal expenses.
• A supportive family environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.If you are proactive, dedicated, and ready to take on this fulfilling role, we’d love to hear from you. Serious applicants only, please. Applications will be reviewed on / after December 18th. If visa support required, must have paperwork ready and a familiarity with Canadian requirements under the Caregiver or Support Worker Pilot Pathway to PR program (not LMIA stream). Through these new pilot programs, candidates interested in working in Canada’s home care sector will be eligible to apply if they meet the following criteria :
• attain a minimum of level 4 based on the Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB)
• hold the equivalent of a Canadian high school diploma
• have recent and relevant work experience
• receive an offer for a full-time home care jobhttps : / / ....caPlease visit https : / / canadiannanny.ca / jobs / fulltime-support-worker-needed-for-nonverbal-autistic-adolescent-canadian-nanny-job-halifax-ns to view full details and to apply. FREE REGISTRATION and lots of jobs to choose from!