Special Needs Babysitter

Sittercity is seeking a caring, dependable babysitter to support one junior-high-aged child with special needs. You will provide attentive supervision, help with daily routines and age-appropriate activities, follow family guidance and established care or safety plans, and communicate updates to the family. The ideal caregiver is patient, reliable, and attentive to the child’s individual needs. Experience with children with special needs is valued; CPR and First Aid training are preferred. This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference for a family by helping create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Provide attentive, compassionate childcare for one junior-high-aged child with special needs. Support the child's daily routines, activities, and age-appropriate learning. Follow family instructions and any established care or safety plans. Communicate regularly with the family about the child's needs, activities, and well-being. Maintain a safe, patient, and supportive environment. Child supervision Special-needs childcare Child development Behavior support Routine and activity planning Safety monitoring Emergency response Care-plan implementation Family communication Patience and empathy Current CPR certification preferred First Aid certification preferred Experience supporting children with special needs valued Reliable references and completion of appropriate caregiver screening