Caregiver / Companion

Companion and Caregiver
Kenilworth area
Cape Town

Companion & Caregiver (Adult Neurodivergent Support)

Location: Private residence
Hours: Flexible (including occasional nights / occasional house-sitting)
Compensation: Market-related, based on experience

About the Role

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable companion and caregiver for a 27-year-old gentleman, who is high-functioning autistic and experiences periods of emotional distress. 
The role is primarily supportive and relational rather than intensive clinical care. Most days are calm and structured, with occasional periods where emotional reassurance, grounding, and steady companionship are needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide calm, respectful companionship and emotional support
• Assist with routine structure and medication reminders
• Support de-escalation and calming during periods of distress
• Monitor wellbeing, including epilepsy awareness (seizures are infrequent)
• Offer overnight support when required, including occasional house-sitting
• Communicate effectively with family and healthcare professionals
• Build a trusting, long-term relationship as part of the care team

About the individual

• High-functioning autistic adult
• Experiences emotional distress and anxiety
• Has epilepsy (infrequent seizures)
• Struggles at times with medication adherence and substance-use challenges
• Not dangerous or aggressive
• Responds best to calm, patient, non-judgmental support

Ideal Candidate

• Background in nursing, mental health, caregiving, or support work
• Experience with autism, mental health, or neurodivergent adults preferred
• Calm, emotionally grounded, and compassionate
• Reliable, patient, and able to provide steady reassurance
• Comfortable working independently within a family environment
• A male caregiver is preferred for management and support dynamics

What We Offer

• A comfortable, respectful home environment
• Flexible hours tailored to availability and need
• Market-related pay based on experience
• Opportunity to make a meaningful, long-term impact
• Supportive family committed to collaborative care

Our Approach

We believe in dignity, compassion, and relationship-based care. This role is not about control or institutional management, but about supporting a young adult to feel safe, respected, and understood within his own home.