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Colleen K. - Dallas Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Colleen K.

Part-Time, 5 Years of Experience

I am a licensed master's level social worker with a passion for working with individuals with a variety of disabilities. I have over five years experience working with individuals in their homes and school settings. I majored in child and family welfare and posses a strong knowledge base of child and adult development. I have experience working with chronically ill clients and their families. I am currently a stay-at-home mom looking for part-time work.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love to interact with my clients through reading aloud, listening to music, playing outdoors, and teaching daily life skills.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 29 years old
  • 5 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 $50
  • 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 Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Epilepsy,  Obesity
Other HIV/AIDS


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: HIV/AIDS
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

I am a fast learner and willing to learn new skills to take care of my clients.


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: Graduate degree
  • School: University Of Texas At Arlington
  • Major: Social Work
  • Graduation Year: 2006
Languages Spoken:
  • English