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Linda N. - New York Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Linda N.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have worked as a preschool teacher in classrooms that included children with physical, as well as emotional challenges. I am currently working with a baby who has significant developmental delays, as well as medical challenges. I have a background in neurosurgery (surgical technologist) and feel deep compassion for parents and children with special needs.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 53 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $25 to $30
  • 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,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Retardation
Medical Asthma,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Hydrocephaly,  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:

Yes, I am always looking for the opportunity to enhance my skills and ability to provide the best of care.


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: Wayne State University
  • Major: Sciences and Languages
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • French

Other Qualifications:
I have taken numerous workshops and classes on special needs care, including: diabetic care, sensory integration, asthma care, and more.