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Donna F.

PART-TIME

Donna F.

(1)

Cohasset, MA

$30-35

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Donna

51yrs

female

Speaks English

I have over 35 years of caregiving experience, including raising five children-three with additional needs. Supporting individuals with disabilities has...

I have over 35 years of caregiving experience, including raising five children-three with additional needs. Supporting individuals with disabilities has been a central part of my life since my early teens. I have extensive experience caring for individuals with autism and complex needs, including those who are non-verbal and have sensory impairments. I have supported a young adult who is autistic, visually and hearing impaired for 5 years, and a 20-year-old with non-verbal autism for 7 years. I am experienced in creating structured routines, supporting communication, assisting with personal care, and planning activities at home and in the community. I am confident working independently and take full responsibility for daily care. I am reliable, patient, and genuinely caring, and I build strong, trusting relationships with families. I have my own car and am available for daily care, outings, and appointments. Flexible with hours. Donna

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Donna can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Most recent review

    LL

    Lisa L.

    Mar 16th, 2020

    Donna is a caring and compassionate woman I hired to care for my special needs nonverbal teenager. I could not have wished for anyone better! She is very kind and loving, and very professional---always wanting information on how to best care for my son and documenting his needs and schedule. When she is with him, I know he is in responsible hands, and I can continue my job successfully. She has lots of experience in the care field, and is a mom herself. Highly recommend!

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