Home > US > Minnesota Care > Minneapolis Care > Minneapolis Special Needs > Laura K.

Laura K. - Minneapolis Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Laura K.

Full-Time, 3 Years of Experience

For the past 3 1/2 years I have worked for the Anoka-Hennepin School District as a Special Education Para Educator. I have also worked as a PCA and nanny in that time. I really enjoy working kids with special needs because it is extremely rewarding. These kids need to work harder to learn things that come easier to kids without special needs. I love seeing how excited they get when they finally learn something they've been working hard to accomplish. Because of the wide variety of kids with special needs I've worked with, I have learned a large variety of techniques to use to help kids learn academic skills as well as how to demonstrate positive behaviors with their peers and adults.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 22 years old
  • 3 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 45 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $20
  • 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)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges,  Muscular Dystrophy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Seizure Disorder


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 always willing to learn more.


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: University Of Minnesota
  • Major: Nursing
Languages Spoken:
  • English