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Theresa K.

FULL-TIME

Theresa K.

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Pittsburgh, PA

$14-25

Hourly rate

5

Years exp.

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Meet Theresa

26yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

Hello! My name is Theresa, and I've been around people with special needs/disabilities my entire life. I have 9 siblings, 7 of whom have a large variety...

Hello! My name is Theresa, and I've been around people with special needs/disabilities my entire life. I have 9 siblings, 7 of whom have a large variety of special needs. Since I grew up with my siblings, I never thought that they were lesser than me, and I became very protective of them. A lot of people who didn't know how to communicate with and care for disabled people respectfully, and while I have patience for that, it can be tiring to educate everyone. My first job was also as a home health aide, for a woman with spina bifida and a traumatic brain injury. I worked there for 5 years, and I learned a lot about taking care of non-family members, and adults who can't just be picked up when they're too tired to move. I would love to work with kids again, disabled or otherwise and if you think I might be a good fit for you and your family, please let me know!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Theresa can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Epi pen injections
    Feeding
    Insulin injections
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Education

    Thiel College

    2020

    Verified information

    • Phone verified

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