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Brittany F.


Cushing, OK

$18-19/hr10 yrs exp

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I haven't had any paid experience with children/young adults with physical/mental challenges. I have been caring for the elderly since I was 19.. close to 20 years so I do have experience with stroke survivors, Alzheimer's/Dementia(cognitive impairment), wheelchair, feeding, bathing, redirecting.
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Melissa B.


Tryon, OK

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

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I have ALWAYS LOVED children! Any and all children. I started babysitting when I was 14. I helped with Grades K-4th at our church school, while tutoring the special needs children. I then moved on to foster 4 beautiful children who all had developmental delays and disabilities. I loved every minute of it. I also help with VBS...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
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First Aid

CPR

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Kathryn W.


Glencoe, OK

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Kathryn . I've been a Caregiver to Children, The Elderly and Special Needs for over 35 years. My philosophy is simple.. treat people with respect, kindness, compassion & equality... About myself I am married &a mother to four children and grandmother to 13 grandchildren. I enjoy going camping, fishing, thrift...
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Melissa B.


Tryon, OK

$13-25/hr4 yrs exp

I grew up with my sister having developmental delays and I was often responsible for her . My love for special children grew as I went on to be a tutor for 5 years. I then moved on and fostered four beautiful children all of which had developmental delays or disabilities. I loved every minute of it ! It is so rewarding to see...

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