Special Needs Caregiver

Job overview

The Special Needs Caregiver role is onsite in Palm Harbor, FL, supporting an individual at home and in the community. Compensation is not specified. Paramount Home Health Care seeks a caregiver to provide dependable supervision and support while encouraging the individual’s independence. The caregiver helps maintain a safe, supportive environment, accompanies the individual on approved outings and activities, and uses appropriate crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques when needed. The role also involves following the care plan and agency guidelines and communicating relevant concerns and updates.

What you'll do

• Provide supervision and support
• accompany the individual into the community for outings and approved activities
• encourage independence while maintaining safety
• recognize distress and use appropriate crisis prevention and de-escalation techniques
• assist with community participation and daily activities as needed
• follow the care plan and agency guidelines
• communicate relevant concerns and updates.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special needs caregiver

caregiving

supervision

community activities

crisis de-escalation

client independence

care plan

sunday schedule

36 hours weekly

palm harbor fl

paramount home health care

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement is available for approved patient-related transportation and community activities, subject to agency policies.

Why this role

Schedule is Sundays, Mondays, and Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., totaling 36 hours per week. A reliable personal vehicle, valid driver’s license, and current auto insurance are required; mileage reimbursement is available for approved patient-related transportation and community activities.

About the employer

Paramount Home Health Care Llc is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.