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Nancy A. - Philadelphia Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Nancy A.

Part-Time, 2 Years of Experience

I have worked with children in elementary schools with special needs during my clinical internship as a physical therapy student underneath my clinical instructor. We have worked with children with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy predominately. I have worked with assisted living clients, in the hospital with elderly patients, and am doing an internship in home health care services this fall. I have baby-sat for an infant with four surgeries and performed wound care dressings.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love to do crafts, outdoor activities, read, cook, clean, organize, and stay occupied and productive.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 23 years old
  • 2 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $25 to $40
  • 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 ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Muscular Dystrophy,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Celiac,  Cystic Fibrosis,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  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:
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, I am a health care professional student and am always eager to learn new skills.


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

Availability (06/26/09 to 06/26/10) 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: Graduate degree
  • School: Jefferson College Of Health Professions
  • Major: Doctor of Physical Therapy
  • Graduation Year: 2010
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish

Other Qualifications:
President of peer tutoring, 3.9 GPA at Jefferson with one year left of my degree.