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Leah H. - Portland Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Leah H.

Part-Time, 6 Years of Experience

I have extensive experience working with young children and youth, mostly as a volunteer. My childcare experience includes nannying (extensive experience with ADD, ADHD, bipolar), babysitting, tutoring children with disabilities (volunteer), tutoring elementary children, Teacher's Assistant (volunteer), teaching Sunday school (volunteer), interning for a year (20-35 hrs/week) with At-risk-youth. References can be provided upon request.

My unique ability and desire to improve the lives of children make me most qualified for this position. In addition, I am educated, well traveled, and I love working with children. I am returning to school to earn my MA in elementary education.

Tidbits about me:
I love to travel!
I love children and animals
I am compassionate
Analytical, problem-solver
I enjoy crafts, just starting a sewing class
My values are traditional (compared to my peers)
I am very active and athletic (snowboard, water-ski, tennis, rock climbing I love it all-and will try most things)
I love nature
I am spontaneous
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy the outdoors and I have a great appreciation for nature! I love water (beach, lake, river, pool).I graduated from Whitworth College with a BA in Speech Comm.Thank you for your consideration.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 28 years old
  • 6 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 25 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 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
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Mental Illness


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 (08/21/09 to 06/30/10) 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: College degree
  • School: Whitworth
  • Major: Speech Communications
  • Graduation Year: 2004
Languages Spoken:
  • English