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Elysha C.

PART-TIME

Elysha C.

(2)

Philadelphia, PA

$15-25

Hourly rate

8

Years exp.

Meet Elysha

32yrs

female

Speaks English

I grew up with a special needs foster brother. He was about 8 years older than me, and we were best friends. So, I have always had a soft spot for special...

I grew up with a special needs foster brother. He was about 8 years older than me, and we were best friends. So, I have always had a soft spot for special needs children. I have also spent many weekends babysitting my cousins. My aunt has 4 kids between the ages of 5 and 10 who all have special needs. The youngest, has cerebral palsy and is tube fed, so I have experience with that as well. I babysit a local family now, only from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m., so I am looking for another special family to take care of in the mornings. Please reach out to me for any questions, concerns, references, etc.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Elysha can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    G tubes

    Most recent review

    SR

    Susan R.

    Apr 29th, 2014

    I have four children under ten years of age and Elysha has cared for all of them many times. My husband and I have left the children with Elysha for the weekend. My eldest daughter had epilepsy and my youngest daughter has cerebral palsy and is fed via a g-tube. Elysha asked the appropriate questions and was diligent with their medicines/diets/therapies. Elysha has an incredible balance of being the responsible adult, having the kids follow the rules, consequate behaviors if necessary, and redirect/praise behaviors. Her fun personality comes out when she is playing with the kids/doing crafts/playing games/etc. My children adore Elysha and look forward to seeing her. Any family will be blessed to have Elysha working in their home!

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    Education

    Delaware College of Art and Design

    Associate's, 2012

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