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Darnisha K. - Chicago Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Darnisha K.

Part-Time, 1 Year of Experience

I have been a direct support person for individuals living in a CILA home since September 2008. I take great gratification in assisting developmentally disabled individuals in their everyday living goals. I love seeing them happy, and having a great time through all their circumstances. I love helping all people, but I do have experience working with developmentally disabled individuals.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy cooking, reading, singing, and talking. I also enjoy the outdoors (i.e. parks).
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 24 years old
  • 1 year of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 25 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $15
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • 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 ADD,  ADHD,  Autism,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Dwarfism,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  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


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

Availability (06/22/09 to 06/21/10) 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: Eastern Illinois University
  • Major: Health Studies
  • Graduation Year: 2009
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I finished eight weeks of direct support professional training in order to work with people with DD. I am able to complete every task that a CNA does, plus I am qualified to pass medication through my DSP training. I am on the nurses' registry.

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