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Abi F.

PART-TIME

Abi F.

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North Babylon, NY

$25-40

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Abi

0yrs

female

Speaks English

I have 10 years of hands-on experience with special needs care (5 years on the books as a paid professional, plus years of volunteer work), and I bring an...

I have 10 years of hands-on experience with special needs care (5 years on the books as a paid professional, plus years of volunteer work), and I bring an Executive Functioning coaching lens, specializing in autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, anxiety, and depression. I'm finishing my B. S. in Early Childhood Education, minor in Psychology. As a Teacher's Aide, I supported kids with individualized needs in a structured classroom, handling behavior redirection and one-on-one attention, helping them build routines and push through tough transitions and meltdowns. As a Direct Support Professional, I've helped adults with disabilities with bathing, dressing, hygiene, and meal prep, and I design individualized routines that break big tasks into clear, manageable steps, the same core skill behind strong EF coaching. I build real connections with the people I care for, not just tasks. I check in daily, get to know them, and notice when someone is struggling so I can calmly help them through it all

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Abi can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Bowel management assistance
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting

    Education

    CUNY- Queen's College

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