Caregiver – Support for an Adult with Autism

Pay: $20 per hour

Sign-On Bonus: $200

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 am to 2 pm

Location: Irvine

Make a meaningful difference by helping a young adult enjoy a safe, engaging, and fulfilling daily routine.

Interim Health Care of Irvine is seeking a patient, dependable, and attentive caregiver to support an energetic 29-year-old man with autism who lives with his family.

The ideal caregiver enjoys active engagement, communicates calmly, and can provide consistent support while respecting the client’s preferences, independence, and dignity. You will work closely with the client, his family, and our office team to follow his established care plan and daily routines.

What You’ll Do

• Provide companionship and engage the client in activities that reflect his interests and energy level.

• Support structured daily routines and help with transitions between activities.

• Encourage participation in appropriate physical activities, hobbies, and outings, as outlined in the care plan.

• Provide attentive supervision and follow individualized safety guidelines at home and in the community.

• Use clear, respectful communication and allow time for the client to express his needs and make choices.

• Recognize signs of frustration, over stimulation, or fatigue and respond calmly using agreed-upon support strategies.

• Assist with daily living tasks as specified in the care plan.

• Encourage independence by offering prompts and assistance appropriate to the task.

• Provide transportation assistance for appointments, community outings, and scheduled activities, following the client’s care plan and agency transportation policies.

• Communicate observations and changes in needs to the family and office team, and maintain accurate care notes.

• Respect the privacy and routines of everyone in the household.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience supporting adults with autism or other developmental disabilities is strongly preferred.

• Patience, reliability, sound judgment, and a calm approach to challenging situations.

• An understanding that communication styles, sensory preferences, and support needs vary from person to person.

• Willingness to learn the client’s individual routines, interests, and preferred ways of communicating.

• Ability to stay engaged and attentive during active routines and planned activities.

• A respectful, person-centered approach that supports choice and dignity.

• A valid driver’s license and the ability to safely transport the client for appointments and community activities.

• Ability to follow a care plan, work collaboratively with family members, and communicate professionally.

• Availability for the agreed schedule and a commitment to consistent attendance.

Experience as a caregiver, direct support professional, respite worker, or autism support staff member is welcome.

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Aides (HHAs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates HHAs, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of caregivers who are making a significant difference in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based care they provide.  

Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.