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Ariel R.

PART-TIME

Ariel R.

(2)

Los Angeles, CA

$25-40

Hourly rate

3

Years exp.

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Meet Ariel

41yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL), Spanish

I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of...

I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as well as cherish spending time with special needs children. I've also worked with people of special needs when I have worked many years as a pharmacy technician, where I learned much about them and medical precautions as well. I've volunteered for the Special Olympics for two years and am very excited to work with someone who is special in your life! I love to teach and I'm very gracious, caring and patient.

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
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dyslexia
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Ariel can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Most recent review

    AR

    Anthony R.

    Sep 2nd, 2019

    My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum amount of therapy his insurance would pay, relayed changing care plans with my family, and assisted in my filing and getting disability services. She also cooked, cleaned and drove when needed, helped him start back in the gym, led him thru strength-building physical therapy exercises and helped with home speech therapy homework. Even more appreciated than Ariel's helpfulness has been her genuine friendship for him. He feels she honestly cares about him and is a real friend in his loneliness. That has made all of the difference. I too appreciated greatly her clear reports on progress. We both give our highest recommendation to her services.

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    Education

    Murray State University

    Bachelor's

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