A wonderful family in Bel Air is seeking a calm, patient, and experienced Full-Time Special Needs Nanny to care for their 12-year-old son, who is on the autism spectrum and is nonverbal. The family is looking for someone compassionate, dependable, and physically capable who can provide attentive, hands-on care while creating a safe, supportive, and structured environment.
DUTIES INCLUDE:
- Providing attentive, compassionate supervision and hands-on care for a 12-year-old boy with autism
- Picking him up from school and transporting him to therapy, tutoring, and scheduled activities
- Assisting with meals, feeding, and daily routines
- Supporting evening and bedtime routines
- Assisting with toileting and personal hygiene, including wiping and occasional sheet changes
- Supporting communication through patience, observation, and understanding nonverbal cues
- Providing engaging, age-appropriate activities tailored to his needs and interests
- Maintaining a calm, consistent, and structured environment
- Ensuring his safety, comfort, and well-being throughout each shift
- Communicating with parents regarding his daily activities, needs, and progress
LOCATION: Bel Air, Los Angeles, CA
SCHEDULE: Friday-Tuesday, 40 hours weekly
- Friday: 1:30 PM–6:00 PM, including school pickup and transportation to therapy and tutoring.
- Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Monday–Tuesday: 3:00 PM–10:00 PM.
COMPENSATION: $30/hour.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Previous experience working with children on the autism spectrum or with special needs strongly preferred
- Experience supporting nonverbal children highly desirable
- Calm, patient, compassionate, and dependable personality
- Physically capable of providing hands-on assistance and personal care
- Comfortable assisting with toileting and hygiene needs
- Comfortable driving to school pickups, therapy, and tutoring appointments
- Strong understanding of nonverbal communication and individualized care
- Able to maintain a structured, reassuring environment
- Excellent communication skills and professional references
The ideal candidate will have experience working with children with autism or other special needs and understand the importance of patience, consistency, and nonverbal communication. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys making a difference in a child’s daily life and wants to become a trusted part of a family’s support system! Interviewing now! Apply today!