Growing up with an autistic uncle and caring for him since I was a young age showed me a lot about working with those with disabilities and special needs.
Throughout high school, I volunteered, and then interned, at a special needs school. I worked with autism, down syndrome, and aspergers; from ages 7-30.
In college, I...
I have worked for the past two years at a camp for kids and adults with disabilities in Monticello, IA! Camp Courageous became a place where I found my love and passion for teaching, mentoring, assisting, and caring for individuals with disabilities. There I worked with any and almost all diagnoses, such as Autism, Down...
I have 25 plus years experience with Meditations and the Elderly, Toddlers and Young Adults in HOSPICE, Terminal 4 Types of Dementia, Alzheimer. Parkinson's Diseases, Kidney Disease with Dialysis, Ports an also Portals, COPD
(chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), Down Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Trachea Care , G - Tube with...
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"Patty only worked for us 2 & a half nights, but she was a lifesaver! She gave us so much helpful information it was mind blowing. She really fit in with our family & my brother really liked having her there. I slept better knowing my brother was in Patty's care....
I first got introduced into the world of special needs when I was 8. We had friends with two non-verbal sons my age and I would hang out with them when our families would spend time together. When I was 11, I was asked to volunteer in a special education classroom and throughout the rest of my middle/high school career I had at...
I raised my younger brother, who has Downs Syndrome, & when I was a paramedic, I met many people, and children, with special needs & I loved that every person was SO unique!
I am a Junior Special Education Major looking for a summer job! I have a vast amount of experience with those with special needs. To begin I have been studying to be a special education teacher for three years now. I have had the opportunity to do two practicum experiences work with children in k5-2nd grade and 9th-12th grade....
I have had a lot of experience in caring for special needs children. I grew up around people with special needs because of my family friends children. I also have watched my family friend's autistic daughter multiple times. I have worked with special needs kids in my high school who have autism and down syndrome. I have...
Hello! I come from a summer camp counselor and trip leader background, so patience, creativity, keeping things fun are my jam. I have 3 years of experience working with kids ages 3-17 at an ABA therapy center. These clients had a variety of needs, so please don't hesitate to ask about what I can help with specific to your child....
Hello there, my name is Madison! I am an energetic, patient, and fun 23-year-old recent graduate who loves caring for and teaching kids! I have 5 years of on and off babysitting experience with ages 2-8. I also worked as a ski instructor teaching anywhere between 2 and 60-year-olds, with a focus on children ages 4-14. During...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more