Loving and Attentive Special Needs Carer
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Hello! My name is Mairead. I have eight years experience volunteering and working with special needs. I have previously worked with individuals with Down syndrome, Autism, OCD, Epilepsy, speech impediments, and a wide range of intellectual disabilities.
For the past seven months I have been living and working in a residential home for adults with intellectual disabilities. This experience has shown me a whole new side to being a carer, and I have really enjoyed getting to share a home with the five residents I live with.
On top of that, I am a licensed Emergency Medical Technician. I find that this background in medical training comes in handy while working with special needs. I also have trainings in different skill sets such as: manual handling, safeguarding, Diabetes training, Epilepsy training, medication training, and more.
One thing that I especially enjoy about working with special needs is supporting individuals in achieving their goals.
