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Mia D.

FULL-TIME

Mia D.

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Decatur, GA

$45

Hourly rate

5

Years exp.

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Meet Mia

28yrs

female

Speaks English

Hi! My name is Mia, and I'm an experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 4 years as an ABA therapist and currently work as a Mental Health Legal Advocate...

Hi! My name is Mia, and I'm an experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 4 years as an ABA therapist and currently work as a Mental Health Legal Advocate for GA's Protection & Advocacy agency. I have extensive experience supporting individuals with autism, ADHD, psychiatric and IDD disabilities, and behavioral challenges - blending direct care skills with advocacy-informed, compassionate support. I'm also CPR, First Aid, & AED certified for adults & infants through the American Heart Association (AHA). Specialty Services Offered: - Personalized care & behavioral support - Life skills & communication assistance - Help with routines, social skills & outings - Collaboration with families & IEP/504 teams - Rights-based, dignity-focused care I'm passionate about helping individuals thrive while honoring their strengths, needs, and independence. Feel free to contact me with any additional questions!

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
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Mental illness
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Mia can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Stimming attendance
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    Athens Technical College

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