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Heather L. - Denver Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Heather L.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have been doing care giving for the last 15 plus years with the D. D. population and various mental and physical diagnosis. I have done both in home and in facility care specializing in medications, therapies and ADL's. I chose this line of work because to me the best reward in life is to make someones day a little better and bring a smile to their face. I am a nurturing and loving individual that loves to help other people.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I helped with the Special Olympics for several years in Grand Junction when I lived there.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 33 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 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,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Dwarfism,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Muscular Dystrophy,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Central Auditory Processing Disorder,  Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects,  Obesity,  Seizure Disorder,  Thyroid Condition


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 am always up to learning new skills that will enhance my care for others.


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: Some college
  • School: Mesa State College
  • Major: BSN Nursing
  • Graduation Year: 2011
Languages Spoken:
  • English