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Kathryn L. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Kathryn L.

Part-Time, 1 Year of Experience

My nephew is one of the coolest kids I know. In the fall of 2006, he was diagnosed with autism. This drastically changed my life. It made me realize I didn't want to work in an office anymore. I wanted to work with children on the spectrum. I currently work at a school for children with autism and it is ABA based. I truly enjoy my job and believe in the ABA method! Unfortunately the commute is not working out well with my school schedule (I am currently attending National Louis University to obtain a bachelors in Elementary Education, to later get my masters in Special Education). I am very dedicated to this line of work. I enjoy being creative and bring a great deal of energy to everything I do. I would love to be able to continue in this field of work.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 28 years old
  • 1 year of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 5 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $25
  • 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Rett Syndrome
Medical 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:

I am willing to learn any new skills that would better help me with my job.


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

Availability (09/01/09 to 09/30/10) 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: Some college
  • School: National Louis University
  • Major: Elementary Education
Languages Spoken:
  • English