Overview:

A private family in Long Island is seeking a weekend live-in special needs nanny, caregiver, or nurse to provide dedicated care for their 7-year-old son with autism who is non-verbal. This is a live-in role while on duty, requiring a true 24/7 mindset during scheduled shifts.

The position is fully focused on their son, who is very sweet and non-violent. He has food allergies, so the candidate must be exceptionally attentive and confident in managing dietary safety with the highest level of care and precision.

While the role does not currently require hands-on medical procedures, the family strongly prefers a candidate with a medical background or extensive experience working with non-verbal and neurodiverse children. Knowledge of hygiene protocols, cleanliness standards, and structured developmental support is essential.

The household is extremely clean, organized, and operates at a highly sterile standard. The ideal candidate will naturally maintain exceptional hygiene, structure, and organization in all child-related areas.

The family values professionalism, emotional stability, high energy, common sense, developmental awareness, and strong communication skills. Both local and relocation candidates will be considered. Long-term tenure is essential — candidates with a history of positions lasting under two years will not be considered.

Please Note: Public transportation may not be used to commute to work.

Schedule & Hours

The family is open to adding additional shifts for the perfect fit.

Ideal Schedule (one of the following):

Friday 7:00 AM – Sunday 7:00 AM
OR
Saturday 7:00 AM – Monday 7:00 AM

Daytime Hours: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Overnight Care: 9:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Overnight rate: $250 flat per night
If the child wakes during the night, the hourly rate resumes until he is asleep again.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the child’s safety and well-being at all times
Maintain a clean, hygienic, and highly organized environment
Prepare fresh, healthy meals with strict allergy management
Foster a nurturing, joyful, and developmentally supportive atmosphere
Organize and maintain all child-related spaces
Support developmental milestones through age-appropriate activities
Provide structured, attentive care with consistency and patience

Qualifications:

Medical background strongly preferred OR exceptional experience with non-verbal children
Strong long-term nanny experience with excellent references
Experience with neurodiverse children highly preferred
Highly detail-oriented with exceptional cleanliness standards
Professional, career-focused nanny with strong boundaries
Comfortable working in a fully staffed home
Excellent communicator and collaborative team player
Familiar with structured household routines
Highly organized, proactive, and reliable
Confident taking direction while working independently
Polished, composed, and emotionally steady
Strong swimmer preferred (not required)

Requirements:

CPR & First Aid certified (or willing to obtain immediately)
Valid driver’s license with clean driving record
Up-to-date vaccinations (including Tdap and Flu)
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Non-smoker

Salary and Benefits:

$100,000+ for 2 days and 2 nights
PTO
Sick pay

About the Company:
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KC068 - Special Needs Nanny/Caregiver - Long Island, NY