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Leah K. - Denver Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Leah K.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have been a teacher for 20 years. I am currently working towards a master's degree in early childhood special education. I have been volunteering with Special Olympics for over 20 years. I also spent a summer as a recreation therapist, and working at a camp program for children and adults with special needs.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I am currently coaching a Special Olympics bocce team. In June, I went to the state games with my track team.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 48 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $25
  • 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)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Muscular Dystrophy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fragile X,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Rett Syndrome,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Celiac,  Diabetes,  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:

Yes. I am always willing to learn new skills.


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

Availability (06/26/09 to 12/31/09) 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 graduate school
  • School: North Texas State University
  • Major: Early Childhood Education
  • Graduation Year: 1984
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I am working toward a master's degree in early childhood education. I only have my practicum left.

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