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Tandy R. - Pittsburgh Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Tandy R.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have worked with children who have special needs for 10 years as a therapeutic staff support and behavior specialist. I have a lot of experience with Autism and developmental disorders. I have worked with children from 1 1/2 years to 18.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I like baking, being outside, walking, sports, art, traveling, reading, most anything.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 33 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $15
  • 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 ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Central Auditory Processing Disorder,  Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Rett Syndrome,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  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:

Yes, I am always interested in learning anything.


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

Availability (07/24/09 to 08/31/13) 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: University Of Pittsburgh
  • Major: Social Work
  • Graduation Year: 2004
Languages Spoken:
  • Sign Language (ASL)

Other Qualifications:
Have great references.