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Heidi Z. - Minneapolis Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Heidi Z.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I love working with children with various special needs. It has been my passion since I was in high school. I have a B.A. in Education from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA, an AA in Sign Language Interpreting and a Post Graduate Diploma in Theatre and Drama from the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. I used to volunteer recording textbooks for the blind and presently volunteer at Partnership Resources in St. Louis Park, working with special needs adults. I sing, dance, and sign with the clients and absolutely love it. I also volunteer with Bookpals. I read to second-graders at a local elementary school. I would love to be a mentor, reader, signer, dance teacher, or work with kids utilizing my sign, dance, and music skills. I am also a professional singer, and I work in nursing homes and assisted living homes.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love reading, singing, dance, theatre, signing, and being silly. (Kids love that!)
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 52 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 25 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $20 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome


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 willing to learn just about anything but would prefer to not bathe or change diapers.


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

Availability (05/10/09 to 06/01/10) 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: U of Massachusetts
  • Major: Education
  • Graduation Year: 1979
Languages Spoken:
  • Sign Language (ASL)

Other Qualifications:
Passion, sense of humor, and love for what I do

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