CHILDSUPERVISION & SAFETY: Provide continuous supervision of 16 year old son with Autism, and 18 year old daughter with
ADHDand 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.
MEALPREPARATION & 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.