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Chriss S.

PART-TIME

Chriss S.

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Portland, ME

$15-40

Hourly rate

2

Years exp.

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Meet Chriss

29yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

I have cared for infants whose parents aren't confident in how to care for or doesn't have the time a child with special needs. Every person is treated as...

I have cared for infants whose parents aren't confident in how to care for or doesn't have the time a child with special needs. Every person is treated as a different individual, regardless of diagnosis. If communication has proven difficult in the past, finding ways to be with each person isn't a problem for me (I'm pretty creative!). Bringing companionship as well as care for someone with special needs is an ideal way to approach anyone who needs or appreciates my help. Music therapy and sign language have helped me communicate with and teach some clients. Being legally certified as an adult and pediatric first aid/CPR/AED responder also can give some parents more peace of mind. I left college on medical leave before deciding to withdraw completely to educate myself in fields more relevant to my life and what I can get out of it. I'm here to help. My schedule MIGHT restrict me on rare occasion, but helping you comes first.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Chriss can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Blood sugar testing
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Feeding
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language

    Education

    University of Southern Maine

    Associate's, 2015

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