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Sara H. - Portland Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Sara H.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I began working with children with special needs during high school as a peer facilitator for three years. It was a wonderful experience, and I continued to work in this field in a range of positions (I have a B.A. in English, but I have always loved this work). For example, I've worked in a group home with five children with DD; as a respite care provider/ABA therapist for children with autism; and I'm currently working part-time with a 19-year-old who is developmentally disabled (I've worked for her family for six years). I love this work because I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunities to interact with and learn from the children with whom I've worked and their families. It's been a consistently challenging and rewarding experience in my life.
Related Hobbies and Interests
Singing, playing, exercise, art projects, reading, getting out in the community, visiting the library, medication management, and personal hygiene assistance have always been a huge component of my various nanny jobs.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 32 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 20 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 to $15
  • 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,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Celiac,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects,  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 definitely willing and eager to learn new diagnoses and care skills.


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

Availability (07/03/09 to 07/03/12) 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 graduate school
  • School: Portland State University
  • Major: Literature
  • Graduation Year: 2006
Languages Spoken:
  • German
  • Persian
  • Sign Language (ASL)
  • Spanish

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