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Sonia R. - Miami Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Sonia R.

Full-Time, 4 Years of Experience

I currently live in New York and will be moving to Coral Gables, FL in two weeks. I have been working with people who have special needs for the last four years. My current employer is New Hope Community, where I am a direct support professional. I administer meds as well as assist the individuals with their everyday needs and to become more independent, My job provides many types of trainings as well as First Aid/CPR. I enjoy doing this because I help these people have an opportunity to live a regular lifestyle. It makes me happy as a person when they are happy and when they succeed in their goals. I am currently going to school to be a special education teacher and I take pride in this. Everybody needs some type of assistance and I have worked with all types of children/youth/ and adults.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 22 years old
  • 4 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 20 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $50
  • 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,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Central Auditory Processing Disorder,  Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Rett Syndrome,  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 willing to learn anything* and I learn very fast.


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

Availability (09/23/09 to 12/31/12) 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: Sullivan County Community College
  • Major: Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • Graduation Year: 2008
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • Sign Language (ASL)
  • Spanish

Other Qualifications:
I have an associates in arts and sciences, but I currently attend Grand Canyon University (online) and I am studying for my B.A. then my M.A. for a dual major in Special Education and Math Education.

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