I have worked with and supported children with special needs and disabilities since I was in middle school. I have played soccer and helped kids, teens, and adults with special needs and disabilities playing soccer. From just having fun too competitive soccer. I also have experience at my past job supporting young kids as the...
I graduated in May of 2020 from the University of Vermont, where I received a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a Minor in Special Education.
Since graduation, I have been working as a long term substitute teacher in a third grade classroom at Hiawatha Elementary School in Essex, Vermont, followed by teaching a...
Hello, I'm Cheryl, I'm 43 years old and have a 12 and 8-year-old. I have been working with children for 7 years. I spent 6 years working with pre-schoolers in a special needs school. I have qualifications in positive behavior support, ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) and DT (Developmental therapy). My oldest child is on the...
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For most of my history working with children, I've had experience with disabilities that include children that struggle with ADD, autism spectrum types, sensory disorders, and developmental delays. For me I find joy and a sense of purpose when working with children who are...
I have over five years experience working with children who have Down Syndrome at various age, and from higher to lower functioning children. I have one year paid experience as a Personal Support Worker (through Multnomah County, however I can be transferred between counties). My experience is mostly with children who have DS. I...
I am also interested in working with children or young adults who have disabilities or may require different care, and am open to learning and adapting my abilities to better assist any needs.
I am a nursing student certified in BLS CPR infants and adults. Most of my care experience is with senior citizens, and I am confident caring for individuals with special needs. I treat everyone I care for with respect. I do my best to give the people I care for as much power and dignity as possible.
Caring ABA Therapist dedicated to autism care. Responsible self-starter with strong communication skills and passion for improving wellbeing of clients. Driven to help others overcome personal obstacles. Comfortable working autonomously or in a team-based setting.
I started my healthcare career in 2002 at 16 years old when I became a Certified Nursing Assistant. I worked at a nursing home and at Kalispell Regional Medical Center before moving to Portland in 2005. When I had my son in 2007, I was blessed to be a stay at home mother for 5 years. My son has autism, which has taught me, and...
I have experience as a personal support worker through the state of Oregon. I prefer to work with children, so I'm not taking on any adults or seniors. I have experience with autism, FAS, ADHD, bipolar disorder, physically aggressive children/teenagers, and a whole list of other mental health issues that I'm happy to talk about...
I have been working as a caregiver for seniors and persons with disabilities both learning and physical for over 8 years.
I spent over 4 years caring for persons with Autism both verbal and non verbal and I very much enjoy watching my clients grow and learn to not only live with their disabilities but thrive.
I feel that...
I have mainly worked with seniors but would like to transition to special needs children. I have experience with feeding tubes, transfers, hygiene tasks, regulating harmful stimming, non-verbal communication. I have worked with Rett's Syndrome and non-verbal children. I enjoy playing with children and listening to special...
Hello, welcome to my page! I'm Hannah, a 27-year-old living in Beaverton. I graduated from George Fox with my Bachelor's in Psychology (focus in child development and psychopathology) and am currently taking a break from my Master's program. I have over a decade of experience working with kids, through schools, camps, daycares,...
When I was 10 years old, my youngest sister was born with Down syndrome. After my initial concern and confusion about what this meant had passed, I realized that she was just a little girl who'd become increasingly more special to me as time passed. After having such a close bond with her, I began working in various special...
I studied Graduate level Music Therapy in Ohio, and worked with children with various special needs during my pre-clinical session. I am very interested in caring for children with Autism/Aspergers, in particular. My father and nephew have both been diagnosed with AS. Using music as a way to ease transitions is a strength.
If...
I'd love to expand my 10. 5 year knowledge of caregiving with you! Ive cared for individuals as young as 9 and as old as 82.
Part of what inspires me to do what I do is caring for my autistic brother. I was able to play a huge role in fighting the school system to expand his knowledge and potential. And because of him, I was...
My name is Fiona. I have experience working with children with autism spectrum disorder in a clinical setting. I was a behavioral therapist and implemented applied behavioral analysis. In addition, I have experience working with children with cognitive delays and learning differences in an educational setting. I feel very...
I've been a caregiver for over 27 years, specializing in elder and I/DD services. In 2012 I graduated at the top of my class from the competitive LCC RN program. I have worked as the care manager/delegating nurse for T for 10 years, an I/DD agency operating 24hr groups homes and a supported living program. I also teach the...
Hello! I'm Maddy.
I'd describe my personality as patient, kind, and willing to adapt.
I like caring for people with special needs because they all have such complex and big personalities. They know how to really enjoy life and always remind you to make the most of everything.
I'm looking for a job that is challenging but...