I have had the privilege of working with several amazing individuals with special challenges. One of the most recent was a 23 yr old who has DiGeorge syndrome. I helped his stay on top of his rigorous medication schedule as well as assisted with daily living skills. He also struggled with emotional regulation and impulsive...
I am seeking a rewarding career that will allow me too enrich the lives of others while having the opportunity to grow and utilize the skills.
Present - 2008 Troy, MI Direct Care Worker
*Assisting with medication
* Assisting residents with activities of daily living including grooming, dressing, bathing, toileting and light...
I have 6+ years of experience working with kids. I am trained in First Aid / CPR and CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention). I can support kids behaviorally and academically.
I have 14+ years experience in adult and senior care. I can help with meal preparation, activities of daily living, medications, doctor's appointments, well checks, companion care, and other various duties. I have worked extensively with elders, dementia, and Alzheimer's. I have been a charge nurse on a locked dementia unit. I...
Hello my name is Angie, I'm a retired US Army Combat Medic veteran with hazmat & firefighting training, I've got 3 daughters, & an available therapy dog upon request, the therapy dog is Thor my husbands service animal, I'm looking for something to keep me busy & to meet new people, plus making a little extra $$ is always good...
4.0
"Angela is smart and picked on things I missed that were important. She was responsible and pleasant to be around. She is tech savvy and communicates consistently. "
I've had the joy of working with children for over 10+ years, in school and professionally. I graduated with Highest Honors from Michigan State University in May 2023 with a Bachelor's in Education (Elementary Y5-6th, Language Arts) and plan to pursue a Master's in education. I'm also a mom to a wonderful autistic 7-year-old boy...
Abigail can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"When we got home, the kids were in bed, the dishes were done, and the kitchen clean. Abigail anticipates your needs and just does them. "
I have experience with caring for special needs individuals for 10 years. I have cared for all ages, various conditions, and many different situations. I have experience with many different mental, physical and emotional states. I studied nursing and worked as a PCT. I have experience with home and hospital care. I have CPR and...
My name is Jennifer. I have been caring for children for over 25 years. I have ministered to children at Mother Teresa's Orphanage in Africa and Haiti. I also had a 5-year-old girl with cerebral palsy come from Russia and live with me for several months while she received medical treatment. I took several classes, CPR, First...
With a heart for teaching, learning, and unique minds, and a love for children, along with 7 years of experience taking care of kids across fields with various need levels and a masters degree in School Psychology, I am an outstanding caretaker for people with diverse and special needs. I am currently a PhD student majoring in...
Hi my name is Veronica and I am someone you can trust and depend on. I have worked in many different fields of work and I find myself always going back to caring for individuals in need and have a very soft spot for animals. Caring and compassionate person.
While in school for my teaching degree with cognitive impairment endorsement, I cared for an adult male with severe cognitive and physical impairments. I assisted with providing food and medication through feeding tube, changing of diapers, adjusting position every 2 hours, etc. I have experience working with emotionally...
Through my experience I have worked with many children with many different disabilities from autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome and others. What makes me so passionate about working with children who have a disability is how much I learn from them! In every situation with each child I have met that I have helped, they have...
Hello! My name is Aleah R. and I am looking to help enrich and improve overall quality of life by servicing children right here within my community. With my background, I have found an individualized approach to ANY service you are delivering to a person is vital to yielding the best results.
In my time within the University, I...
I have been passionate about working with people, especially children, with special needs for a few years. I love helping and making sure their quality of life is as comfortable, happy, and fun as it can be. I love working with kids with special needs because most of the time, they're the ones who teach me.
I'm an energetic and positive person with about a year of working experience with children, as well as several years of babysitting experience. I have worked at a special needs summer camp as a counselor for deaf, blind, and arthritic children. During the year I have been working at a daycare with all age groups, I am extremely...
My personality has been described as creative, patient, and informative.
I understand what it feels like to be a high-performing neurodivergent professional in an impersonable world. Despite working 3x as hard, I always felt behind my peers. I assumed "I was lazy" or "not working hard enough". However, once I accepted that I...