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Leigha M.
Ottawa K1S, Ontario
From $22 /hr
(1)
6
year exp.
From $22
Hourly rate

About Leigha

24 years old Speaks English
I am a university student, but I will be off for the summer starting June 1, 2022. I am Majoring in Childhood and Youth Studies, I have a double minor in Sign language and Disability studies. I have 8+ years of experience working with children. - babysat for a few families of up to 3 children at a time. - Highschool co-op in spec ed class -home care for teenager with disabilities, 3+ years. includes meal prep, activity planning, and personal care after he underwent a surgery. The main experience I obtained was working for the city of Hamilton as an inclusion counsellor for the past 6 years. I worked with individuals with disabilities aged 4-21. This included adapting programming and integrating youth with disabilities into camp, support in the pool, personal hygiene care, de-escalating behaviours and situations, providing first aid treatment and more. I also helped with the programming of group activities and filled in as a group counsellor for mainstream groups when needed. Recertified June 2021: -Standard First Aid with CPR-C and AED - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training -High Five Principles and Practise and Healthy Child Development
Non-smoker Comfortable with pets

Reviews

5
based on 1 review
SV Sarah V.
Reviewed on 12/05/2023
Leigha has been babysitting for us for nearly a year and has been lovely. Leigha is very patient and has been great with our 3 (now 4) year old. Very trustworthy and a good communicator.

Experience caring for

People living with

Deafness
Autism
Down syndrome
Autism spectrum disorder
Dwarfism
Cerebral palsy

Age groups

Teenager (13-19 years)
Child (2-12 years)
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Services

Special needs care

Feeding
Positive Behavioral Support
Assistive Technology
Sign Language
Dressing Assistance

Additional services

Housekeeping
Laundry
Meal preparation

Qualifications

Special Needs Care Training
CPR Certification
Personal Support Worker (PSW)
High school