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
Irina G.

FULL-TIME

Irina G.

(1)

Huntington Beach, CA

$20-25

Hourly rate

6

Years exp.

Background Check

When do you need care?

Right Now

Meet Irina

32yrs

female

Speaks English, Russian

I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have...

I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have been working as Applied Behavior Therapist with children and adults on the Austism spectrum. Many of my clients have mixed diagnosis that have equipped me with knowledge and experience needed to provide patient loving care that everyone deserves! Recently I went back to school and acquired a degree in Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound. In this field I have studied pathologies and interacted with numerous patients of all ages. I am able to provide genuine and loving care for you and your family.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • 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
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Polymicrogyria
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Speech therapist
  • Irina can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    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
    Stimming attendance
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

    Benjamin B.

    Aug 5th, 2023

    We hired Irena to assist us with our 8-year-old son who has autism, and we are very satisfied with our decision. Irena has formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a background in Speech-Language Pathology and Art based therapy. She worked to improve our son's language development through creative modalities. She helped with everyday tasks as well, such as feeding, driving him to school, and helping him dress and use the bathroom. She managed these with a balance of gestural, verbal and physical prompts that fostered our son's independence. She supported our son consistently, both on his good days as well as his on more challenging days. Irena has a calm demeanor and a soothing influence on those around her. This calmness played an important role in keeping our son at ease, particularly during long drives to school, which can sometimes be frustrating for him. We found Irena's communication to be stellar. She kept us well-informed about our son's mood. She also proved to be a robust advocate for our son, letting us know when an important issue required our attention so that we could coordinate a solution with the other people involved. Irena is friendly and a joy to work with. She is a warmhearted individual who adds positivity to our son's life. We wholeheartedly recommend her services to any family in need.

    Showing results 1 of 1

    Education

    Platt College - Huntington Beach

    Associate's, 2019

    Verified information

    • Facebook verified

    • Phone verified

    Similar caregivers nearby

    profile

    Thalia F.

    Long Beach

    Or take a look at some other care options

    Babysitters