Special needs caregiver / house manager

Location: Great Falls, VA

Compensation: $30/hour

Commitment: Full-time, long-term

Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week

Schedule: Wednesday–Sunday — Wed/Thu/Fri 1:00 PM–7:00 PM; Sat/Sun 10:00 AM–6:00 PM

Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A single-child household in Great Falls, VA is seeking a dedicated, active live-in caregiver and house manager to support a nonverbal 17-year-old with a genetic neurological condition (Polymicrogyria). He is bright, engaged, and communicates through gestures, RPM, and a letter board. This is a dual role combining hands-on personal care with household management, ideal for someone who is athletic, patient, and comfortable balancing caregiving with organizational and light domestic duties. The caregiver will primarily support the household while he is at school on weekday afternoons and work directly with him after school and on weekends.

Benefits

• Guaranteed 35 hours per week
• 2 weeks paid vacation
• 2 paid sick days
• 2 paid personal days
• 3–6 paid holidays
• Live-in accommodations: private walk-out basement bedroom with windows and a private bathroom; access to a private kitchen at the new residence (candidate responsible for their own groceries; may join family dinners)

Responsibilities

• Provide attentive one-on-one care and companionship for a nonverbal 17-year-old
• Support communication through gestures, RPM, and letter board
• Assist with dressing, personal hygiene, and bathing (including help getting in and out of the bath and washing)
• Accompany on daily hikes, walks, and swimming — an active lifestyle is central to the role
• Prepare gluten-free snacks and meals
• Light housekeeping and laundry (a weekly cleaner is also employed)
• Meal prep and light cooking, grocery shopping, and household organization
• Drive to local appointments
• Assist with packing and the household's upcoming relocation

Requirements

• Must be a strong, confident swimmer and comfortable swimming
• Active and physically able to keep up with an energetic teen
• Valid driver's license
• Comfortable with two large hypoallergenic dogs in the home
• Current CPR/First Aid certification
• Prior special needs caregiving experience preferred
• Must be able to provide 3–5 professional references