From a early age, ive been involved and interested in serving those in need of patient understanding care. Ive worked most levels of care. Both as a full time nanny, to part time overnight senior care. Ive been a teacher, so have varied experience in different ages and needs. One important things to me is the respect and empathy...
I am currently an Occupational Therapy student at Chatham University. I will be completing my first clinical rotation while in Delaware. My education has provided me extensive knowledge working with individuals of different ability levels. I have experience working at a summer camp for individuals ages 5-21 with special needs,...
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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...
I am a homeschooling mother of three children, and a registered nurse - certified in CPR and first aid. I am also a certified case manager. I enjoy helping people and have a compassionate and caring personality. Clearances and references provided upon request.
I have worked in camps for children with special needs for 8+ years. I have worked as a one-on-one with children with Cerebral Palsy and Autism. I also taught swim lessons for a Special Olympics swim team for two years.. I am passionate about this line of work due to my past experiences in this field.
I worked in a daycare/after school setting for 10 years caring for children from 2-school age with special needs. I am well versed in Autism, ADHD and OCD. I have close family members that are diagnosed with these conditions including my 14 year son and we highly believe that it is an ABILITY not a disability. I am a non smoker...
Once I graduated high school, I began working for Easter Seals Child Development Center -- a facility largely based around children with special needs. In addition to being a teacher, I was a personal care-aide for a young boy with autism, global delays, and sensory processing disorder. I accompanied him to his various...
Have had direct experience with supervising and helping children/teens with autism, cancer, neurological disabilities, and various other medical conditions.
My qualifications and experiences are as follows:
-20 years in a home environment setting now looking to change it up a bit and help a single family with an elderly in their home or special needs adult or childcare.
-Focusing on individualized family setting with your loved one having the most fulfilling days and interactions...
I am currently in school for occupational therapy (2nd year student). I am very comfortable caring for children with disabilities. All I would need is someone to show me what they'd like me to do, and I'll do it.
Hello! I cared for both parents for 5+ years. I'm caring and generally fun to be around. I try to provide exercise and activities as appropriate and am a great listener. I love to cook! You can count on me to be reliable.
If we could meet and decide if it's a great fit for both of us that would be great!
Laura.
I have 14 years of experience working with children and 7 years working as an RN. I have worked with newborns and up for the last 7 years. I have spent most of my career working with children with developmental and physical disabilities. I look forward to working with your family soon!
Hello! My name is Allison, and I have a passion for working with individuals with disabilities. I am a kind, patient and a trustworthy individual. My experience working with individuals with disabilities includes many years in Best Buddies: a program/club that works with schools to create friendships between students and their...
Hi, I'm Kate! I am a 26-year-old Speech-Language Pathologist in the school + medical setting working with a variety of populations. I have worked with children with ASD, Down syndrome, specific learning disabilities, hearing impairments, speech-sound disorders, apraxia, childhood-onset fluency disorder (stuttering), etc. I have...
I am a nursing major at Kent State University and I am looking to get more experience in care-giving! I have spent the last two summers working with a special needs child (40 hours a week). He suffers from ataxia autism, ADHD and difficulty speaking/communicating. In the past, I have also volunteered to assist with Special...
While I may only be 20, do not let the age fool you- I have plenty of experience. My grandmother was diagnosed with early onset dementia in my childhood. Growing up, I would always offer to take care of her because I loved her so much. Even as only a 10-year-old, I did everything from giving medication, feeding her, bathing her,...
I work with special needs students at the Mount Lebanon High School. I love working with special needs students. They bring joy to my life in their sweet personalities and smiles. I love seeing the joy they get when they achieve a task.
I have worked at a horse ranch for special needs kids. I helped them safely ride horses while also helping them with concentration and interpersonal skills.