I am a college-educated mom in my mid-50s. I have a nearly empty nest after raising my two children and am looking to earn some extra income. I have experience caring for children of all ages, senior citizens and people with special needs. Having a special needs brother taught me patience, caring and sensitivity early in my...
Prior to 2012, I worked the public school districts 93 and 4 as a Reading Intervention Aide where I targeted and supported elementary aged students struggling to read. Since 2012 I have been working at Clare Woods Academy as a Paraprofessional working with a variety of ages and children with Special Needs... I. e. Autism, Downs...
I have a special spot in my heart for children with special needs. So many people are nervous about working with these types of children and I don't see them as any different. Everyone needs the same love, care, and attention. I have worked with a little boy with CP, and a little girl with Spina Bifida. I have also worked with...
Ever since I was a young girl, I always wanted to take care of people. I got the best opportunity when I decided to be a teacher's aide at a high school. It was the most rewarding job I have ever had. I was able to work with handicapped children from ages 12-17. Not only was I able to teach them, but they taught me things I...
I have raised a son with special needs for the last 18 years - I have attended numerous therapies and researched as much as possible to help him grow, be happy and successful. I have lots of energy, patience, and get great joy from seeing our special kids smile. I am creative, laugh easily and understand that structure and...
Worked with wide range of ages from toddlers to high school (special education). For over 30 years. My jobs have been at KCSEC and multiple school districts in my area. My evaluations have always been above and beyond the performance levels required. Prior to this I've worked with infants on up in age . I have a lifetime of...
Hello! I'm Ally and I have a bachelor's degree in Special Education from Illinois State University and am a licensed teacher! Two years ago I taught in CPS as a special education teacher at an elementary school (1st-3rd grade teacher)! Last year, I moved to Japan and taught English to students from 2 to 16 years old! Prior to my...
Hi, I'm Cassidy! I'm a responsible and caring babysitter with 10+ years of experience looking after children of all ages. Whether it's keeping kids entertained with fun activities, helping with homework, or making sure they feel safe and comfortable, I'm dedicated to providing a positive, nurturing environment. I understand the...
Hello! I am a nursing student with a social work background passionate about helping families. I have worked primarily with the special needs population and am comfortable caring for people of all ages. I have a 2-year-old nephew and 6-month-old niece who I have helped care for since they were born. My dream is to become a...
For 2+ years I was a Nanny for a family with a child with Autism. I have taken care of his medicine, taken him to therapy and done some work with him in the home and taken him to activities.
In college I worked with children in Special Olympics.
I had an off-the-record foster daughter for 40+ years. She was mentally and physically challenged. I was honored to provide end of life care for my father and mother-in-law. I was trained in respiratory therapy and was a certified pharmacy technician for over 40 years.
I am 70 years old, but don't let that fool you. I have a...
Experienced Special Needs Caregiver with 13 years of experience providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with children with epilepsy, down syndrome, autism. As well as I have worked with kids with delayed learning disability as dyscalculia add , dyslexia, , and...
I have extensive experience caring for both adults, children, infants and babies with special needs. I am extremely patient and careful not just with how I approach the care duties but also, partnering with the parents and guardians responsible in the care plan or regular duties and schedules.
I am honest, dependable and very...
Full Time Caregiver/Mother To 16 Year Old With Spina Bifida. My daughter R has SB and is a paraplegic. She requires assistance with transfers, catheterization and meds. Over the years, Ive become quit comfortable navigating doctors, hospitals, medical testing and complications.
I'd describe my personality as understanding, caring, and positive.
I started caring for people with special needs when I started at my daycare job.
In my spare time, I like to read and watch tv.
I've helped individuals with mobility assistance, meal prep, medication reminders, hospice care, blood pressure, bed and wheelchair transfers, gait belt/ hoyer lift use, light housekeeping, dementia, bathing, tube feeding and incontinence support. Flexible schedule. I've worked both one on one and in assisted living environment....