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Laura W. - Harrison Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Laura W.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I currently am working for Open Arms Care, I am a Program Specialist for men and women that are non-ambulatory with severe mental and physical disabilities. I love what I do, but would prefer to focus on one individual as apposed to three and four at a time. I provide all the love and caring an individual needs to live a dignified life.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love animals, people and I have the best sense of humor, so laughing a lot makes my day. I am diverse and talented in many fields.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 59 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 30 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Autism,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Muscular Dystrophy
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Asthma,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Hydrocephaly,  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:

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: South Florida Community College
  • Graduation Year: 1978
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Certified Trained Aide to teachers pre-school through second grade. Dale Carnegie graduate, Peacekeepers and Class D driver with an F endorsement.