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Aja M.

PART-TIME

Aja M.

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Wassaic, NY

$25-30

Hourly rate

5

Years exp.

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Meet Aja

33yrs

female

Speaks English

I am a medical assistant with five years of experience working at a home for children with disabilities on a direct care level. I have extensive...

I am a medical assistant with five years of experience working at a home for children with disabilities on a direct care level. I have extensive knowledge/experience with taking care of children with mild to severe intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, seizure disorders, mood disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, attention deficit disorder, anxiety disorder, self injurious behaviors etc. I am comfortable and competent with medication administration, tube feedings, assessment of vital signs, blood glucose monitoring etc. I am a certified CPR provider through the American Heart Association. Taking care of children with disabilities is my passion and expertise!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Aja can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Education

    Sanford-Brown Institute - New York

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