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Brenda K. - Sacramento Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Brenda K.

Part-Time, 8 Years of Experience

I worked through an agency for five years servicing people with many different disabilities and ages e.g. CP, paraplegic, developmental, autistic etc. I also have worked privately for eight years with an autistic boy. I like to work with these people because they really appreciate the help.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 57 years old
  • 8 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 20 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not 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)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Dyslexia,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Obesity,  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:

Sure. My major in college was nursing and have always enjoyed this type of work.


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

Availability (02/19/09 to 02/19/10) 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: Goshen College
  • Major: Sciences, mostly Nursing
  • Graduation Year: 1974
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I was raised and home schooled my six children as a single mom.