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Rachel Z. - Sacramento Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Rachel Z.

Part-Time, 6 Years of Experience

I love working with children with special needs. My most salient experience was working with a child with autism for a year as a respite provider. It was so rewarding observing his progress and celebrating the small successes every day. We took day trips around town and I worked with him helping him be aware of his environment and exposing him to new things. We stayed home a lot too, reading books, doing small projects, and playing games.

I completed my internship at an early-intervention agency serving medically fragile and emotionally at-risk children ages birth to 3. My experience in infant mental health has been very rewarding. I have done home visits, co-facilitated a therapeutic group for mothers and babies, and gained experience doing developmental evaluations. Prior to earning my master's in counseling and art therapy, I worked in a behavioral day school for at-risk high school students.

My experience with adults is more limited, but I co-facilitated a therapeutic group for adults with MR and various developmental delays. It was extremely rewarding (and fun!) to introduce clients (and staff) to new art projects and open up lines of communication. My background in art therapy and counseling was a perfect fit for the group, and I was sorry to end my internship and leave.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I am an artist. My most recent project is is illustrating two books for children. I also enjoy running, reading, hiking, and traveling.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 29 years old
  • 6 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $15 to $20
  • 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,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Speech Delay
Medical Celiac,  Diabetes,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects


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 always willing to learn something new. I am not as familiar with medical care but with the right training, I am flexible.


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

Availability (06/24/09 to 08/24/10) 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: Graduate degree
  • School: Southwestern College
  • Major: Counseling and Art Therapy
  • Graduation Year: 2009
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
My resume is available upon request.

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