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Alyssa M. - Boston Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Alyssa M.

Part-Time, 1 Year of Experience

The daughter of a family friend is living with Down syndrome, and I have had the opportunity the work with her in the past. It is a different experience from normal child care, and although it can be much more challenging, I have never had any problems in the past.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 21 years old
  • 1 year of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $20 to $30
  • Not available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • Not interested in working as a live-in care provider

Experienced With Age Groups:
Infant (up to 12 months) Adult (18-64 years)
Youth (1-11 years) Senior (65+)
Teen (12-17 years)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Developmental Down Syndrome


Specific Care Service Experience:
Ambulation Blood Sugar Testing Insulin Injections
Assistive Technology/AAC Body Lifting Repositioning
Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene Brushing Protocol Respiratory Care
Bed Baths EPI Pen Injections Seizure Attendance
Behavior - Applied Behavior Analysis Feeding Sign Language
Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support G Tubes Stimming Attendance
Other:
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes. I am confident in my ability to learn new skills and, if given instruction, I am confident that I can handle any situation.


Additional Services Provided:
Medical Transportation Errands/Shopping Laundry
Housecleaning Long Distance Transportation Meal Preparation

Availability Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
Early Morning (6am-9am)
Late Morning (9am-12pm)
Early Afternoon (12pm -3pm)
Late Afternoon (3pm-6pm)
Early Evening (6pm-9pm)
Late Evening (9pm-12am)
Overnight (12am-6am)

Qualifications:
CPR Licensed Practicing Nurse Speech Therapist
Certified Nursing Assistant Physical Therapist Special Education Credentials
Occupational Therapist Early Childhood Educator Registered Nurse
First Aid Licensed Vocational Nurse

Education:
  • Level: Some college
  • School: Northeastern University
  • Major: International Affairs
  • Graduation Year: 2010
Languages Spoken:
  • Spanish

Other Qualifications:
Life guard certified by the American Red Cross.