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Katie J. - San Diego Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Katie J.

Part-Time, 8 Years of Experience

I have been working with children with special needs for eight years. My main focus and education as well as work experience is with children with autism ages 2-13. I have also worked with children and adults with Down syndrome. I am well versed in behavior modification and dealing with difficult behaviors, as well as different teaching methods including those used in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as Greenspan's Floortime methods. I have completed my bachelor's degree in speech pathology and am currently enrolled in graduate school for my master's degree at San Diego State University, also for speech pathology. What I love most about working with the special needs population is the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the children and families I work with. I make a commitment not only to my client, but to the family as a whole to provide the best service possible and make a positive difference in their lives.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I am the special needs director at a gymnastics center in my area. While at the gym I developed a special needs program providing children with special needs the opportunity to participate in gymnastics.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 22 years old
  • 8 years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 45 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,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Cerebral Palsy,  Mobility Challenges,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder,  Rett Syndrome,  Speech Delay
Medical Hydrocephaly


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:

Yes, I have recently been educated in working with children with ADEM (Acute Demyelinating Encephalitis). In addition, I have learned about an alternate teaching method for children with autism called Verbal Behavior.


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

Availability (08/20/09 to 07/30/11) 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: Sacramento State University, California
  • Major: Speech Pathology and Audiology
  • Graduation Year: 2009
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Trained in behavior modification and intervention, as well as speech pathology, and am in the process of completing my masters degree in speech pathology.

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