Med student taking a gap year. I did most of my training at the childrens hospital and ICU. I still have a lot to learn, but I grew up with aunt, uncles, and cousins with special needs (ADHD, ADD, spinal cord injury, learning impairment, speech disorders, food allergy, partial blindness). I'm very patient and willing to learn...
Hi, my name is Grant and I have 5+ years of experience, including 2 as a live in caregiver.
Experience:
Live In Caregiver (February 2020 - Present)
Independent Community Living (Midland, MI) (February 2017 - September 2017)
Meal prep, cleaning, bathing, bathroom assistance, catheter, laundry, prompting, companionship,...
I've worked in a variety of settings, including with veterans living in skilled nursing, children living in a residential home, TAY (18-24) adults in the system, and children in school settings. I've done respite care and direct support, and been a one-on-one aide. I've worked with people with vision impairments, blindness,...
I have taken care of people with a myriad of special needs. My concern is to make them comfortable, happy and feel secure. I have taken care of people with cancer, dementia, autism, Parkinson, Alzheimer, stroke victims, hearing impaired, blindness.