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Leah K. - Sacramento Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Leah K.

Full-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have been a caregiver for many years and taken care of special needs adults from the ages of 16 to 100. I feel I would be adequate in caring for children with disabilities because I am willing to learn anything, have a car that is wheelchair friendly (station wagon), and have full-coverage insurance. I can work any hours and can take the child to appointments/etc, do any special-needs care that the parent requires. Being a previous security officer gives me the background to pass any background or drug test, and makes me qualified in dealing with any stressful situation. I worked in a hospital for seven years, mostly with psychiatric patients, and watched them and was with them when counselors were present.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I enjoy camping, fishing, swimming, hiking, outdoor activities, drawing, and going to the library.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 41 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
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges,  Muscular Dystrophy,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Speech Delay
Medical Asthma,  Diabetes,  Obesity


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 willing to learn anything that is required to do the job and properly take care of the person while being patient and passionate.


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

Availability (07/10/09 to 07/10/40) 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: Heald
  • Major: Computers
  • Graduation Year: 1997
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I have an open mind to all disabilities as I raised two kids with asthma and one child with ADHD successfully into adulthood