Pediatric Caregiver Full Time
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice
Summary
Phoenix Home Care is looking for an experienced, compassionate caregiver to provide one-on-one support for a school-age child in Jefferson City.
Job description
This role is about more than helping with daily routines. It's about creating a safe, encouraging environment where a child can feel supported, build confidence, and stay engaged throughout the day. Your care will also provide the family with valuable respite and the reassurance that their child is receiving attentive, dependable support.
We're looking for someone with hands-on direct support experience and a background working with children on the autism spectrum who understands the importance of patience, consistency, and individualized care.
What You'll Do
- Provide one-on-one care, supervision, and direct support
- Assist with personal care and daily routines
- Support the child's individual needs and daily activities
- Encourage engagement through age-appropriate activities
- Maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment
- Provide meaningful respite and support for the family
Schedule
- Monday–Friday: 3:00 PM–8:00 PM
- Saturday–Sunday: 8:00 AM–3:30 PM
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous direct support care experience required
- Experience working with children on the autism spectrum required
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Valid driver's license
- Reliable vehicle with current auto insurance
- Ability to pass a background check and drug test
Benefits
- Weekly direct deposit
- Paid training
- Flexible scheduling
- Weekend shift differential
- Unlimited referral bonuses
- Employee recognition
- Medical plan options
- Spousal coverage
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- PTO
- 401(k)
Company overview
Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is a specialized healthcare provider offering comprehensive home-based medical services and end-of-life care. The company focuses on delivering personalized care to patients in the comfort of their own homes, providing skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services. Their hospice division offers compassionate palliative care for individuals with terminal illnesses, emphasizing pain management, symptom control, and emotional support for both patients and their families. As a home health care organization, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice enables patients to maintain their independence and quality of life while receiving necessary medical attention. The company operates with a patient-centered approach, coordinating care with physicians and healthcare teams to ensure continuity of treatment. Their services are particularly valuable for elderly patients, those recovering from surgery or illness, and individuals with chronic conditions who require ongoing medical supervision. By bringing healthcare services directly to patients' homes, Phoenix Home Care and Hospice reduces hospital readmissions and supports the healthcare system's shift toward value-based care models.