Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find trusted special needs in your area

Enter a zip code to get matched with caregivers that meet your needs

Start matching
Amanda S.

PART-TIME

Amanda S.

(0)

Carroll, OH

$13-18

Hourly rate

8

Years exp.

Background Check

When do you need care?

Right Now

Meet Amanda

40yrs

female

Speaks English

I have 8+ years of experience working with individuals with physical disabilities. Prior to my 8 years working one on one with individuals with...

I have 8+ years of experience working with individuals with physical disabilities. Prior to my 8 years working one on one with individuals with disabilities, I worked at Hospital for 5 years and provided care for patients with short gut syndrome, and have expertise working with colostomy bags and g/j tubes. Extensive experience with G/J tube care and mobility issues such as paraplegia and other muscular disorders. 8 years experience working with communication devices such as Eye Gaze, switch access communicators and other programs. Familiar with specialized mobility equipment such as walkers, gait trainers, standers, positioning tools and devices, AFO's, communication devices and more. Medication administration and feeding via G/J tube. 2 years of experience working with elementary age children providing Educational assistance. CPR/First Aid certified. Emergency medication including those for seizures, allergies, and glucose monitoring. Transfers, toileting and ADL's.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mobility challenges
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Early childhood educator
  • Amanda can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Feeding
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Verified information

    • Phone verified

    Similar caregivers nearby

    profile

    Anita E.

    Westerville

    Or take a look at some other care options

    Babysitters