Delaware, Oh Family 43015
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Jovie
Columbus, OH, US
Summary
Provide one-on-one care for a 5-year-old boy with Down syndrome in home and community settings. Support developmental growth through play, feeding assistance, and the use of communication devices.
Job Description
Direct Support Professional / Caregiver – Special Needs Experience preferred
📍 Delaware, OH 43015 (Near Ohio Wesleyan University)
A single parent in Delaware, Ohio is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Direct Support Professional/Caregiver with special needs experience to provide one-on-one support for their joyful 5-year-old son, who has Down syndrome.
The young boy is a happy, affectionate child who loves to smile, give hugs, and connect with others. He enjoys puzzles, dinosaurs, Legos, outdoor play, and trips to the park, and thrives with a caregiver who is patient, playful, and encouraging.
Schedule
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturdays: Hours TBD
- 20–25 hours per week
- Full-time hours available during the summer
Responsibilities
- Provide consistent, one-on-one care in home and community settings
- Support feeding and fine motor skills during meals
- Assist with speech and communication, including use of a communication device
- Encourage developmental growth through play-based activities and routines
- Supervise outings to parks and outdoor spaces
- Promote independence while maintaining a safe, supportive environment
Qualifications
- Previous experience supporting children with special needs is a plus
- Experience with Down syndrome, feeding delays, speech development, or AAC devices strongly preferred
- Patient, compassionate, and dependable
- Enjoys being active, engaging, and building meaningful relationships
- Comfortable working closely with a single-parent household
This is a rewarding opportunity for a caregiver who is passionate about supporting children with special needs and becoming a trusted part of a loving family’s routine.
We're Jovie. Smart, capable, human, full of joy. Ready to help build stronger families with our vetted and savvy team of professional nannies and babysitters.
For modern parents, finding the proper childcare can feel like another task on a never-ending to-do list. That's why Jovie takes the tough stuff off their plate: screening, hiring, training, and payroll. So they can skip to the best part— meeting a nanny or sitter who feels like part of the family.
Jovie's childcare services extend beyond the home as the nation's leading event care provider for corporate functions, weddings, and professional sports teams. Our experienced caregivers are equipped to be ready for anything, including stepping in for center care staffing and employer-subsidized back-up childcare. We've always done this work before as College Nannies and Sitters, and we continue it now as Jovie.
Over the last 20+ years, we've served over 350,000 families in 150 territories across the U.S. In 2016, we became part of the Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Founded
2001
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
We're Jovie. Smart, capable, human, full of joy. Ready to help build stronger families with our vetted and savvy team of professional nannies and babysitters.
For modern parents, finding the proper childcare can feel like another task on a never-ending to-do list. That's why Jovie takes the tough stuff off their plate: screening, hiring, training, and payroll. So they can skip to the best part— meeting a nanny or sitter who feels like part of the family.
Jovie's childcare services extend beyond the home as the nation's leading event care provider for corporate functions, weddings, and professional sports teams. Our experienced caregivers are equipped to be ready for anything, including stepping in for center care staffing and employer-subsidized back-up childcare. We've always done this work before as College Nannies and Sitters, and we continue it now as Jovie.
Over the last 20+ years, we've served over 350,000 families in 150 territories across the U.S. In 2016, we became part of the Bright Horizons Family of Childcare Solutions as a wholly-owned subsidiary.
Founded
2001
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Individual and Family Services
Org type
Privately Held
