Welcome, Guest  |  Home  |  Help  |  Log In  |  Join
Find a   in ZIP   within

Home > US > Illinois Care > Chicago Care > Chicago Special Needs > Vanessa U.

Vanessa U. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Vanessa U.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

With my previous employer, I worked with a variety of adults with physical disabilities and mental retardation, ranging in age from young adults to seniors. We were a person-centered environment, where I was able to facilitate the life my clients wanted to live. I assisted in inside and community activities, such as cooking, games, educational, and social activities. What I loved about this experience was seeing my clients thrive in their environment, finding things that they cared about and were good at, and watching them succeed. I was recently personally employed by a family who wanted a school aide for their young teen daughter with CP. I assisted in transportation to and from school, some toileting assistance, and various other needs. Our goal was to facilitate her independence, and I'm proud to say that by her next school semester in January, she will be almost fully independent, while I provided only transportation!
Related Hobbies and Interests
I am a student at Truman College, transferring to a Chicago-based university to continue my studies in literature and art. I love photography, reading, and the CUBS! :)
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 27 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 7 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $20
  • 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 Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Fragile X,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Food Allergies,  Obesity


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:

Absolutely! I am always eager to broaden my spectrum of knowledge and my ability to care for a wider range of people.


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

Availability (11/02/09 to 03/22/10) 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: Truman College
  • Major: Literature, Art
  • Graduation Year: 2010
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I am seeking CPR and First Aid re-certification in 2009. I have done extensive work with children from newborn to preteen.

Click here for BBB Business Review