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Karen B. - Tampa Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Karen B.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I am a RN since 1985 with many years in ob/gyn/newborn/family planning, and many years in home health/long term care/elder care. Several years in psychology/dementia and developmentally disabled. Several years, also, in occupational health. I perform long term care insurance assessments, too for the past five years. I can come and give care/skilled nursing skills, etc. To you/your loved one. On occasion I would be able to stay for long shifts and/or overnight/whole weekends, mostly it would be coming in for an hour or so to give nursing skills, assessments, etc.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 51 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 15 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $20 to $30
  • Available on short notice (Care-on-Call)
  • 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 ADD,  ADHD,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Sensory Integration Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Physical Blindness/Visual Impairment,  Cerebral Palsy,  Dwarfism,  Mobility Challenges,  Multiple Sclerosis,  Muscular Dystrophy,  Spinal Cord Injury
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Medical Asthma,  Cancer,  Celiac,  Cystic Fibrosis,  Diabetes,  Epilepsy,  Food Allergies,  Heart Defects,  Hydrocephaly,  Obesity,  Prader Willi,  Seizure Disorder,  Thyroid Condition


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: Trach care, IV therapy, medication management,
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, as a nurse, I'm required to learn and update on all.


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

Availability (12/08/08 to 11/30/09) 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: Some graduate school
  • School: Winston-Salem State Univ.
  • Major: Nursing
  • Graduation Year: 1985
Languages Spoken:
  • English

Other Qualifications:
Certified childbirth educator and midwife.

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