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Tracy D. - Pittsburgh Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Tracy D.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I've worked in the MR/MH field for 10 years now and before that I help with Special Olympics (downhill skiing). I currently work the same job as stated above. I take care a four women with both MR/MH diagnosis. I love my job and I wouldn't ever consider leaving, my ladies are my friends. I've also worked in respite before, taking care of a Down syndrome woman from hours to weekly while her parents traveled. I'm med trained from the state test, First Aid and CPR trained. I also have fire safety and confectous control along with more years of other classes from CCAC. I'm willing to help with days, hours and many some overnights (Sunday through Wednesday).
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 37 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 26 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $20
  • 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 2 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Epilepsy,  Prader Willi,  Thyroid Condition
Other OCD


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:

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: CCAC
  • Graduation Year: 1993
Languages Spoken:
  • English