First and foremost I am a degreed and certified educator. Children are the core of my passion, but that also spills over into caring for adults and the elderly.
As the daughter of an occupational therapist and care facility owner I grew up the notion that we are all created with unique and special differences. That notion...
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"Nothing but great things to say about Crystal. She was polite, personable, & punctual.
We held a small dinner party to celebrate our 29th anniversary and wanted someone to serve the food and clean up after we eat. Crystal understood the assignment! She followed...
I am an energetic, loving, and compassionate person who has loads of experience under my belt! I have over 10 years of experience with special needs my 3 younger siblings to babysitting for large families near me. I also am very comfortable caring for pets, including my own dog, since I was 12. For the past three summers, I...
I am a special education teacher with more than 10 years of experience working with people with special needs in a variety of settings including three years of in home care and almost six years teaching in public schools. I am patient with a calm personality and I love to stay active. As an adapted physical education teacher I...
Working both in private and government social work, many of the children I assisted had mental or physical limitations. I was passionate about ensuring that I could aid to their successes in excelling in over all life; not just with their families, but also as individuals. Many of them had aspiring goals that they wanted to...
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I am a current graduate student at GVSU for physical therapy! I hope to become a pediatric physical therapist to help children with special needs! I have experience with autism, down syndrome, and general cognitive impairments as well as physical disabilities! I previously worked a summer camp for children and adults...
I have 6 years of experience as a caregiver to those with special needs. I have spent two years caring for a young man with Down Syndrome and thoroughly enjoyed providing him my friendly assistance and companionship. In addition, I have several months of experience working with a young woman with cerebral palsy. Assisting my...
I am currently a caregiver for a young lady who has Autism and a Mood Disorder. I have been working with her for over a year and my love for caring for those who have special needs have grown. I plan to get a degree in Special Education once I complete my current pursuit to become a teacher.
Hi there! While I don't have anything official like a degree or certification, I do have experience! My older sister has ASD and I grew up working with several kids with ASD and Down Syndrome. I'm a quick learner, have a ton of energy, and a bright spirit that's always willing to help! I'd love to help you and your family if...
Hello my I'm Michele I have over 25 years of experience with children of all ages and all abilities. I'm fully vaccinated and boosted for covid and the flu as well as dtap I'm looking for full or part time employment working with children I have references available upon request. I am a single mom and would need to bring my 16...
Hello, my name is Barbara I am married with 3 children. I am mature, dependable, efficient, compassionate, and loving caregiver who has over 18 years of experience working various roles in the health care field. This includes nursing homes, assisted living facilities, group homes as well as memory care, well trained with...
My name is Krystal, I'm from Ann Arbor, MI and I have over 10 years of experience working with direct care patients. I've worked in nursing homes, assistant living and in-home private care settings. I enjoy the nursing field and helping others. I'm a very patient, reliable, passionate care giver and I believe everyone deserves...
Hello! although i've never professionally worked with any kids on the spectrum , I do have a sister who is 14 who i've helped my single mother raise her whole life. everything from bathing, feeding , helping with school work, just hanging out. I have a family friend who i've always baby sat a few times and she has downsyndrome +...
Client safety and first aid
Behavior redirection
Compassionate client care
Community activities
Administering medication
Interpersonal skills
Psych and mental health care proficiency
Wound care proficiency
Care plan management
For about 8 years now I've had both experience with autistic adults and children as well as other parts of the spectrum... I always felt like I was created to help people. I love to watch people grow and gain strengths they never thought they could.
Hello! I am a clinical social worker (MSW) with 20+ years of experience providing direct care to seniors and adults with disabilities. I have worked with folks with down syndrome, autism, TBI, spinal cord injuries, cerebral palsy, hearing and vision loss, severe persistent mental illness, among others. I have a full-time job as...
I'm a doctor of alternative medicine, starting my own practice on the weekends.
I have extensive experience with children and would be really glad to help you.
Feel free to reach out.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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"Abigail showed up early and was great. She was polite and followed directions perfectly plus had a warm and positive demeanor. She took care of our 8 month old and our giant dog. She even held my baby for 2 full hours while he slept in order to keep him sleeping....
I'm currently an occupational therapy student getting my doctorate at the University of Michigan-Flint. Our profession advocates for the needs of others, and is rooted in supporting and uplifting everyone's abilities. We've had training and education with pediatric to geriatric populations. We have been trained and taught to...
I have 10 years of experience working with children and adults with autism. Masters degree in educational psychology with a focus on Positive Behavioral Support and Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis.