Those with special needs have a very special place in my heart. I was a caregiver for my mom before she passed away when I was 15 years old. Now, my older sister and younger brother have the same genetic disease that my mom had. With that said, I've seen a lot of caretakers come and go in my family who I wasn't too fond of. It's...
I enjoy helping others, to ensure the best quality of life. I have worked as a CNA for over 20 years, raised 4 wonderful children, and worked with handicap and special needs clients as well. Nothing is greater than knowing I am making a positive impact to those I am blessed to care for, and putting a smile on their face!
I have a sister with special needs that I have taken care of and enjoying being a companion to someone in need. I am flexible with my schedule. I enjoy the outdoors, cooking and reading.
As a substitute teacher I have been assigned a special needs student to be a one on one aid. I have had informal training and hands on experience. I have also sat for one year for a child with ADHD. I am extremely patient and love all children.
During the 2013 school year Iworked with special needs students in the classroom. I have worked with hearing impaired student and have some sign language experience. I have been involved with Special Olympics in the past. Last but not least, I have a cognitively impaired cousin who is in his in his early 50's.
I truly enjoy making a difference. I am very patient and I don't frazzled easily . I love to laugh. I have a positive attitude . I have a clean criminal background Ck and I'm CPR first aid and Matt certified. I make everyday a great day
Experienced CNA bringing 20 years of dedicated patient care for in-home and resident facility environments. Focuses on serving adult and geriatric patient populations to assist in emotional and physical needs with empathy and a culturally sensitive mindset. A trustworthy professional with a caring attitude centered on treating...
Latisha can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
As a personal care aid, I have 7 years of experience providing high quality care to individuals with special needs/elders. I am highly skilled in creating personalized care plans, providing assessments assistance with daily activities, and administering medication.
I had guardianship of my 3-year-old grandson since I brought him home from the NICU, premature and addicted to opiates. He was severely developmentally disabled with over 30 different diagnoses. The two prominent ones were schizencephaly and quadriplegic cerebral palsy. He did not walk, talk, sit up, roll over, or hold his head...