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Carmen A. L. - Houston Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Carmen A. L.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

Since I believe that the largest room in the world is the "room for improvement," I've always looked for opportunities to improve in my administering care for others and one of those ways that I hold dear to my heart, which has helped me to "improve" is in caring for those with special needs. Those with special needs have their own unique way of drawing out the best in you that lends itself toward developing an awareness of what they want and need from you in order for them to enjoy a measure of normalcy in their life. During the process, you can add to your repertoire (collection) of experience that will definitely enhance your ability to "improve" your skills in working with those with special needs. This, I believe, is the beauty of caring for those with special needs. Don't take my word for it, read the book or watch the movie of "The Life of Helen Keller," and then you'll get a glimpse of what I mean about the special feeling you develop in caring for those with special needs. Warning: Only for those with a sensitive heart toward those whose needs are special!
Related Hobbies and Interests
I've enjoyed caring for those with special needs who suffer from various maladies. I also enjoy reading, gardening and working with those who have been victims of natural disasters such as tropical storm Allison and hurricanes, Katrina, Rita and Ike.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 54 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $25 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 ADD,  ADHD,  Autism
Physical Deafness,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Celiac,  Diabetes,  Obesity


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'm interested in learning new diagnoses and care skills pertaining to those with special needs.


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

Availability (04/10/09 to 04/10/10) 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: High school degree
  • School: South Park High School
  • Graduation Year: 1973
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I've had the privilege of teaching my daughter how to read and write before she went to pre-K. I've worked as a nanny and have had many opportunities to work with young children, helping them to develop skills physically and educationally.

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