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Kelly V. - Dallas Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Kelly V.

Full-Time, 7 Years of Experience

I have been a life skills teacher for four years and a teacher's aide for three years prior. It is my greatest joy to teach and care for individuals with special needs.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I volunteer a lot with the Special Olympics. I volunteered in Africa, working with children on the autism spectrum. I have also volunteered for the United Cerebral Palsy of North Texas. I love to learn about the wide range of disabilities.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 32 years old
  • 7 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 20 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $25
  • 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 Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Muscular Dystrophy
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Cystic Fibrosis,  Hydrocephaly,  Prader Willi


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 would love to learn more for providing care.


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: College degree
  • School: UT Austin
  • Major: English
  • Graduation Year: 2001
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
*Special Education teaching certificate *CPI for crisis prevention