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Kathy P. - Dallas Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Kathy P.

Full-Time, 1 Year of Experience

I have a passion for helping people (and animals). I have been a special ed teacher (I have a probationary certificate) and a substitute teacher for many years, plus special ed. was a favorite area to work in. I have worked with emotionally/mentally challenged teens and adults in attendant and residential counselor positions.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy many outdoor activities, including camping, movies, singing, getting to have fellowship time with acquaintances, friends and family and I have a new fondness for the Wii Fit.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 55 years old
  • 1 year of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 100 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Medical Asthma,  Seizure Disorder


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 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: University of Texas, Dallas
  • Major: Liberal Studies
  • Graduation Year: 1989
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I have had CPR/AED, senior lifesaving (swimming) and First Aid training.