41yrs

female

Speaks English

I've been working with youth and adults with special needs since I was a peer mentor in high school . I started volunteering as a counselor at a camp for adults with special needs which included personal care. I am current in first aid, CPR, and HIPAA, Zero Tolerance (abuse recognition) and medicine administration. I studied Special Education in college, but was able to return to the camp where I fell in love with this population and work in adaptive recreation. I took a 7 year hiatus professionally while working at a family camp, but continued working with older adults with physical limitations through water aerobics at the YMCA. I've also assisted with care of both my grandparents. I'm back in the industry working as a camp director for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. When it's not summer, I have extra time on my hands to get out of the office and work with folks.