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Patricia R. - Virginia Beach Special Needs Caregiver

Profile of Patricia R.

Part-Time, 10 + Years of Experience

I am a special education teacher who has experience with various types of special needs children and adolescents such as: children who are intellectually challenged, emotionally disturbed, behavior problems, Autism, learning disabled and others. I received my education mainly in New York State. I have a master's degree in Education, and was certified in New York State in special education and elementary. I worked for the ARC of Monroe in their group homes for awhile. When I moved to Georgia, I taught for seven years as a special education teacher in various positions such as; a consultant, in the classroom, in the resource room and in a SLD classroom. I have recently moved to Virginia. I enjoy writing, music and spiritual pursuits. I am presently writing a book and a series of books for children.
Profile Details:
  • Female
  • 67 years old
  • 10 + years of experience
Additional Details:
  • Has own transportation and willing to travel up to 10 miles
  • Non-smoker
  • Not Willing to care for sick children
  • Average hourly rate is $25 to $40
  • 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)
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Diagnoses Experience:
Social, Emotional, Behavioral ADD,  ADHD,  Aspergers,  Autism,  Autism Spectrum Disorder,  Tourette Syndrome
Developmental Developmental Delays,  Down Syndrome,  Dyslexia,  Fetal Alcohol Syndrome,  Mental Illness,  Mental Retardation,  Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Medical Asthma


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: Teaching
Willing to Learn New Care and Diagnoses' Skills:

Yes, I cannot lift children. I am mainly interested in teaching children.


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

Availability (11/05/09 to 01/01/10) 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: Graduate degree
  • School: Nazareth College Of Rochester
  • Major: Education
  • Graduation Year: 2000
Languages Spoken:
  • English
  • French

Other Qualifications:
I am Phi Theta Kappa and have other honors from the colleges I attended.