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Laura A. - Salt Lake City Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Laura A.

Part-Time, 4 Years of Experience

I worked at the division of vocational rehabilitation (DVR) for Washington State for three years as a vocational rehabilitation counselor. I worked with adults with a wide range of disabilities, with onset from birth to work-related injuries. I went to DVR for services myself after experiencing a life-changing disability, and was hired as a counselor. I am comfortable on both sides of the desk and really understand issues related to disabilities, especially in terms of adjustment. I can assist with case management, transportation to appointments, social outings, spending time with the individual, and finding helpful resources.
Related Hobbies and Interests
While in college I lived with an elderly woman and provided social interaction as well as did various errands and light services in exchange for rent. I would be happy to do something along these lines, but am not looking for a live-in situation.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 42 years old
  • 4 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $10 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,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Deafness,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  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: Supportive counseling
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

I have exposure and some experience with a wide range of disabilities and medical conditions, but not a tremendous amount of experience to any one group. I am a fast learner and am open to providing other services.


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

Availability (07/25/09 to 12/18/09) 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: Graduate degree
  • School: University Of Utah
  • Major: Counseling Psychology
  • Graduation Year: 2005
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Ph.D. student at the University of Utah M.S. in counseling psychology from the University of Utah (2005) B.A. in psychology from the University of Washington (1995)

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