We are Edmonton based family of 5, parents and 3 children 5, 12 and 14 years old respectively. We are currently looking for a compassionate and reliable person preferably female to provide all aspects of care and companionship to our 14 year old non- verbal daughter with autism in a private household. Who can apply: - Minimum college diploma is a must. - Age 20 - 45 years - Must have clear understanding of Muslim culture and food restrictions. - Must know how to cook Pakistani/Indian food. Personal suitability: Take initiative, quick learner, organized, patient, good judgment, flexibility, reliability, safety focused and team player Please note: Candidate must be physically and mentally strong to handle difficult autism related behaviors. Must be open and willing to get trained for new skills depending on the need of family. Salary: - $17-20 /hour as per skills, minimum 30- 40 hours / week (or more as needed). - Weekends will be frequently required. - Hours of work can greatly vary depending on family need, therefore punctuality and flexibility is a must . When to start: ASAP Job responsibilities include, but not limited to: - Provide personal care and companionship to our daughter with autism like bathing, personal hygiene, toileting, dressing, undressing and all the other day to day activities required for living. - Prepare her for school and escort in and out of bus. -Actively help family to execute activities/ games appropriate for her . - Plan and prepare meals and special diet and feed/assist in feeding. - Give and keep record of medication and accompany her in Doctor appointments when needed. -Perform light housekeeping such as washing dishes, laundry and other house chores as needed. - May occasionally care for siblings. Additional requirement: -CPR and First aid required -Police clearance and references required -Prior experience working with persons with disabilities is an asset. Language requirement: - English is a must, however bilingual candidates speaking Urdu/Hindi will be given preference Getting In Touch: You can reach out via this website and I'll try to get back ASAP!