Caregiver
Role Overview
The caregiver will provide individualized care and developmental support to a 9-year-old child with special needs in a private-family setting.
The role combines childcare, structured routines, behavioral support, recreation, and light child-related household responsibilities.
The family works with an interdisciplinary support team; experience with autism or other developmental needs is preferred.
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Opportunity
The caregiver will provide individualized care and developmental support to a 9-year-old child with special needs in a private-family setting.
The role combines childcare, structured routines, behavioral support, recreation, and light child-related household responsibilities.
The family works with an interdisciplinary support team; experience with autism or other developmental needs is preferred.
Childcare and daily living
- Provide safe, attentive one-on-one care and maintain routines for grooming, hygiene, leisure, play, and morning and nighttime activities.
- Prepare meals according to family instructions and prescribed dietary requirements.
- Administer medication only when authorized, trained, and permitted.
- Keep child-related bedrooms, play areas, and learning environments clean and organized.
- Assist with childcare-related laundry and meal preparation.
Behavioral and developmental support
- Implement skill-acquisition strategies prescribed by the supervising Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA).
- Encourage developmental, recreational, and educational activities, including games, arts, and outdoor play.
- Support the child's engagement, independence, and developmental progress.
Family collaboration
- Communicate with parents, caregivers, and interdisciplinary professionals about activities, meals, schedules, and concerns.
- Follow household rules, traditions, and routines; work collaboratively with the family and support team.
- Maintain confidentiality, professionalism, and dependable attendance.
Mandatory qualifications and experience
- At least five years of childcare experience and a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Fluency in English and commitment to a minimum 24-month employment period.
- Current First Aid and CPR certification, or willingness to obtain certification.
- Valid driver's licence where driving responsibilities are assigned.
- Flexible hours and on-call support may be required; non-smoking status and comfort around household pets apply where applicable.
- Ability to safely participate in active childcare and recreation, including lifting up to 50 kg subject to safe practices and applicable accommodations.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting children with autism or other special needs is preferred.
- Occupational therapy, recreational therapy, or autism-related care background is preferred.
- BCAT certification where applicable, Arabic proficiency, and private-family or multidisciplinary care experience are preferred.
Schedule and working conditions
- Full-time, 40 working hours per week distributed across six days.
- On-call availability may be required during travel, illness, or other family needs.
- The role involves extended periods sitting, standing, and remaining physically active, and may include swimming, outdoor recreation, and dynamic movements.
Location and relocation
- The role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and services are provided in the family home and community.
- Candidates must be willing to relocate to Riyadh and work on-site.
- Employer-sponsored work visa and relocation assistance are available to eligible candidates.
Relocation support
- International candidates are welcome; visa sponsorship is subject to eligibility and applicable Saudi Arabian immigration requirements.
- Relocation assistance is available to support a move to Riyadh.
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