Job Description

About Aut-to-Play

Aut-to-Play is a new, warm, friendly, family-style residential and day schooling hub for autistic children and teens. We champion learner dignity, structure, and joyful routines--supported by practical, evidence-informed care. We're now looking for three (3) professional, hardworking, caring, and passionately child-centred live-in caregivers to join our friendly, energetic team and support our kids to reach their full potential.

The role (what you'll do)

You'll provide hands-on daily care and help our Educator during class time for autistic learners aged 6-15 years old. Rotating with a small team, you'll ensure a calm, predictable environment that supports communication, learning, and self-care.

Key responsibilities

Daily care & routines: morning and evening care, bathing/toileting support, dressing, sleep routines, behaviour regulation, and maintaining dignity at all times. Meal prep: simple, nutritious meals and snacks; safe food handling; allergies and portions logged. Classroom assistance: set-up/pack, visuals and schedules, transitions, data sheets, one-to-one support as guided by the educator. Laundry & hygiene: learner clothing and linen; room tidiness; maintaining high standards of cleanliness across the facility. Safety & reporting: constant supervision; immediate incident reporting (injury/illness/behaviour); administering of medication (prescription only and recorded). Stock & housekeeping: daily grocery/consumables checks; receiving and recording parent-supplied items. Teamwork & communication: positive, respectful collaboration; follow roster and hand-overs.

What we're looking for

Minimum: Matric (Grade 12) or equivalent Basic numeracy and literacy skills Experience: 3-5 years in a residential care or special-needs setting (children, adults with disabilities, or elders). Autism experience is strongly preferred. Professional conduct: consistently punctual, uniformed, and respectful; follows safeguarding, confidentiality (POPIA), and incident-reporting protocols at all times. Availability & shifts: willing to work most weekends on a rotating roster and to support our short school holiday programmes in April and October for residential learners. Annual closures: June and December are our long-holiday closure periods (no programme running). Core skills: calm under pressure, reliable routines, clear communication with families and team, accurate record-keeping. Fit for duty: able to manage physically demanding care (bathing, transfers, de-escalation, night routines) and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

Live-in, shifts & environment

On-site

live-in caregiver

role with a rotating roster (days & evenings; most weekends). Supportive, friendly and homely environment with on-site leadership and clear routines.

Remuneration & benefits

Total Cost to Company (CTC): Negotiable based on skills, and experience Benefits: employer-provided medical aid, accommodation & meals (as part of live-in), uniform provision, supportive onboarding and ongoing coaching.

Safeguarding & compliance

Aut-to-Play is committed to child protection and POPIA compliance. Employment is conditional on reference checks and any required clearances.

How to apply

Email your CV (with contactable references) to Nokuthula Pheza, Campus Coordinator at nokuthula@aut-to-play.co.za

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alternatively, you can apply directly on the Indeed platform.

Closing date:

14 November 2025

Subject line for email: Live-in Autism Care Practitioner - Your Name

If you have any questions or queries, please WhatsApp us on +27(0)-72-866-1212 or email our Campus Coordinator on the email provided above.

We can't wait to meet you - best of luck with your application!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*

Job Type: Temp to perm
Contract length: 6 months

Work Location: In person