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Leticia R. - Portland Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Leticia R.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have been working for The Los Angeles School District as regular classroom assistant for a short period of time. After that I became special Ed assistant. I worked for Banneker Special Ed Center, which holds a population of about 400 students with a variety of disabilities, going from moderate to very severe. Students with Autism, mental retardation, ambulatory and non ambulatory with severe health problems. I especially worked in a class room with a students with very severe Autism for about three consecutive years.
Related Hobbies and Interests
My hobbies:swim, aerobics. go to the park, walk, go to the movies with my kids some times. I did it with Children when I worked for A group home.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 48 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 30 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Fragile X,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Epilepsy,  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:

G tubes, blood sugar testing , sign Languages, EPI Pen injections, and whatever is needed according to my job responsibilities. I am a person willing to learn, and to follow directions


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

Availability (11/04/09 to 11/30/09) 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: Compton College
  • Major: Child Development
  • Graduation Year: 2003
Languages Spoken:
  • Spanish

Other Qualifications:
I've worked for a period of six years as special ed assistant for LAUSDI. I've completed my required units in Early Childhood Education. I have my Associates in Science.