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Sara F. - San Jose Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Sara F.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I have baby-sat children with autism, PDD and ADHD. My undergraduate degree in psychology and graduate experience helps me be a good provider for special needs children, because I can understand them and their needs on another level.
Related Hobbies and Interests
I love art (drawing, painting, clay), baking, biking, going to the movies, going to the beach, and being active.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 25 years old
  • 10 + 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
  • 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,  Autism Spectrum Disorder
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment
Developmental Mental Illness
Medical Food Allergies


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 new care skills to expand my knowledge and ability.


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

Availability (08/09/09 to 08/31/10) 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: Some graduate school
  • School: Notre Dame De Namur
  • Major: Marriage And Family therapy/Art Therapy
  • Graduation Year: 2010
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Worked with children with Autism, PDD, and ADHD and also a blind toddler. Always willing to learn and work new populations!