I am 23 years old and just graduated from University of Wisconsin-River Falls with a psychology degree. I am currently working at a group home in Woodbury through ACR homes. I have experience working with non-verbal individuals with a wide range of needs as well as verbal individuals. I assist them in their daily cares,...
I have 8+ years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children & adults. I worked through IRIS WI to provide respite care for 4 years before I had my own son. I am a stay at home mom to my 3yr old son who loves other children as much as I do. I am comfortable with any special needs physically, mentally, or...
Katelyn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
I'm Larissa, a compassionate and dedicated 25-year-old caregiver, passionate about empowering families to thrive. With 8+ years of diverse caregiving experience, I create nurturing environments that inspire growth and transformation. My journey began at 16 as a full-time nanny, followed by roles as a CNA caring for seniors with...
I am a detail oriented person. I have 10 years of experience with personal support (companion) and respite services for persons with physical/mental challenges. I can also provide transportation of needed.
Most support can be provided after hours during the week or on the weekends during the day and evening. Some support can be...
I currently work with three teenagers with Down syndrome and other special needs. I have experience with challenging behaviors, toileting, medications and daily life skills. I am passionate about this job because I have the ability to make their days a little brighter and they do the same for me. I love using sign language with...
Hey, I'm Lauren, and I love working with kids. I have a couple years of babysitting experience along with being a personal care assistant for a child with special needs.
I am CPR certified and have taken a college level class in child psychology and development. I love working with preschool aged children but am comfortable...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
With experience in both school and home environments, I provide 1:1 intentional respite care in the way each family has discovered works best for their child's unique needs and learning style. When I begin work with a new family, the most effective training comes from simply observing the relationship between the caregiver and...
I'd describe my personality as empathetic, kind, and silly
I like caring for people with special needs because they see the world in a way we don't.
In my spare time, I like to spend time with my 99-year-old great grandmother with dementia. Hang out with my family, walk my chihuahua, hike, go to the gym and play PlayStation...
As long as I can remember, I have had a passion for taking care of children. My experience ranges from working in a child care facility to working as a nanny for three different families with children, ranging from 9 months to 8 years old. Also, I'm taking online courses for my Early Childhood Development degree. I am CPR...
Hi there!
My name is Kelsey :)
I am 27 years old and I graduated with a Masters of Art in Special Education. I work as a special education teacher for a public school district, and love it. I have worked with children in a variety of additional capacities, as a special education paraprofessional and substitue teacher from ages...
I have experience in providing care for many types of individuals with many different care needs: paraplegic and quadriplegic, bed bound hospice, special needs/disabled, and more. As a task oriented person, I enjoy finding out what needs to be done and getting the job done in the easiest, fastest, and best way possible.
Jean can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
I provided child care for a local family for a summer, and also provided PCA services for a 3-year-old with special needs. I enjoy helping children learn and helping them develop their own interests. As a young child I received early childhood services. I want to help other young children as I was helped. I also have my own...
Chantalle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
I am currently a behavioral health technician in the St Croix valley area. I have been in this position for over three years and absolutely love helping children learn and grow. I have experience dealing with a wide range of behavioral challenges, and I strive to use the least intrusive means necessary to handle them. I'm...
I appreciate older people and have always liked being with them. I have just recently completed a 4 week position taking care of a wonderful fellow who was suffering from Alzheimer's Disease. If you would like a reference from his family I'm sure I could provide you with it.
I cared for my father who had congestive heart failure...
I have always been interested in the health care field ever since my grandma got very sick and passed away. I have been a PCA, HHA, CNA for almost 6 years. I have a lot of experience with different diagnoses and lots of TBI clients. My mom is a BSN and currently I am going to school for nursing. I LOVE helping and caring for...
I am a retired photographer, mixed-media artist, who raised 3 amazing daughters and 1 wonderful nephew, 4 beautiful dogs, 2 lovely cats, 3 gorgeous birds, & retired early to care for my ailing parents in their last years. I loved every minute. Upon losing my parents, I began volunteering seniors in my neighborhood & eventually...
I am very passionate about the care people are receiving! My grandmother lived in a nursing home and I wanted to be the one to care for her so I became a certified nursing assistant and I love what I do! I take care of brain injury and special needs all the way to Alzheimer's! I can help out in any situation. I am very...
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