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Sophia T. - Los Angeles Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Sophia T.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have 13 years' experience working for the L.A.U.S.D. Currently, I am a Spanish translator, an adult assistant for a quadriplegic cerebral palsy student and a DE instructor (teaching after-school at many high school sites and resource centers). My experiences have been working with: Down syndrome, ADD, ADH, CBI, MR, MRS, visually impair, special education, resource students, private tutoring, elementary school, junior high school, AmeriCorps/AmeriLiteracy, and a mother's helper for nine years. I'm certified by the L.A.U.S.D. CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse Awareness and bilingual (Spanish) oral and written.
I'm a very: dynamic, optimistic, trustworthy, loving, and a very hilarious person. Personally, I'm a non-smoker/drinker, with an outstanding driving record and who is afraid being around big pets.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy going to the movies and going hiking.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 34 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 25 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 ADD,  ADHD
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Epilepsy,  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:

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

Availability (10/28/09 to 10/29/10) 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: College degree
  • School: Los Angeles City College
  • Major: Liberal Arts
  • Graduation Year: 2003
Languages Spoken:
  • Spanish

Other Qualifications:
*L.A.U.S.D. Child Abuse Reporting Awareness Training: 2009 *Dean's Honor List Year: 1998/2002 *Community First Aid and Safety Community CPR: 01/22/2009 *Spanish Bilingual Certificated by L. A. U. S. D.: 9/4/2008

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