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Gina B. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Gina B.

Part-Time, 2 Years of Experience

Last year, I worked in a special education basic classroom at a high school part time. I was a paraprofessional and worked with each one of the 13 kids in the class. In the evenings, I worked as a behavioral aide in two different homes. One client I use to work with, was 19 and now currently 20, with severe cerebral palsy. My other client who I use to work with, is an 11-year-old boy with Autism. I have also taught dance to children suffering with different disabilities such as down syndrome and autism. I loved my work because each day was different and each day I was able to get a personal sense of accomplishment. Each child I worked with was unique, and I could help in different ways to make that child's day a little better. I would help by assisting the child with certain activities or helping them improve with a specific activity. No matter how I was feeling, going to work brought a smile to my face. Working with children helps bring back the simple pleasures to my life that I can lose sight of occasionally. I get to be a role model while also getting to be a kid all over again.
*I recently stopped working at both jobs due to school plans. I started attending UIC graduate school in Fall '09 to pursue a career in occupational therapy.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love to dance and sing. I am not a good singer, but when I get with kids, I do not hold back. I also enjoy playing sports, watching sports, dressing up, going on community outings, and going outside.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 23 years old
  • 2 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $20
  • 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:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies


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 willing to learn.


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

Availability (08/24/09 to 07/02/10) 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: College degree
  • School: Michigan State University
  • Major: Kinesiology
  • Graduation Year: 2008
Languages Spoken:
  • English

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