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Melissa C. - Saint Louis Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Melissa C.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have worked with adults with special needs, in residential settings for 20 years. I have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work and currently, I supervise professional and direct care staff in three locations in the area. I have always loved the fact that I work with people and that there is something new to see or do everyday. I have worked with individuals with medical and behavioral needs and I have some introductory sign language skills.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 41 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Does not have transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 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)
Average User Rating : (based on 0 reviews)
Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral Aspergers,  Autism
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges
Developmental Down Syndrome,  Fragile X,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Diabetes,  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:

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

Availability 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: Western Illinois University
  • Major: Social Work
  • Graduation Year: 1990
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
I am a CPR/First Aid instructor for AHA; Level I Medication Aide certified. I have training in Positive Behavior Supports. References are available upon request.

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