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Karyn L.

PART-TIME

Karyn L.

(1)

Arlington Heights, IL

$25

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Karyn

40yrs

female

Speaks English

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group...

Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I have a passion for helping others, and finding new and exciting ways to facilitate exploring, learning and assisting the community that we all live in.

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
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Karyn can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Blood sugar testing
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Transferring/body lifting
    G tubes

    Most recent review

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    Heather S.

    Oct 10th, 2016

    I am pleased to have the opportunity to provide a letter of recommendation for Karyn B. Karyn is an extremely reliable, punctual, responsible, trustworthy, organized and professional individual who has taken on numerous responsibilities both inside and outside of the workplace. I have known Karyn for the past twenty years, and during this time she has been able to provide a work ethic unlike any other. She has a wonderful personal demeanor, and a love for helping both adults and children. She is kind, gentle and loves to laugh. If I can provide any more specific information or comments please feel free to contact me. Sincerely, Heather S.

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    Education

    Eastern Illinois University

    Bachelor's

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