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Erica R.

FULL-TIME

Erica R.

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Aurora, IL

$10-15

Hourly rate

3

Years exp.

Meet Erica

35yrs

female

Speaks English

Hi! I'm Erica and I'm 27 years old. I have worked as a Direct Support Personnel (DSP) at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities for 4...

Hi! I'm Erica and I'm 27 years old. I have worked as a Direct Support Personnel (DSP) at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities for 4 years. Previously I had cared for a family member with down syndrome and volunteered in numerous Special Olympics events. My previous job includes assisting with bathing, hygiene, and dressing; Also, administering medication, preparing and assisting with meal time, performing daily programs which help economic, social, and self-care skills, and assisting in night time routines. The facility had 16 residents and between them I'd acquired experience in transferring and re-positioning in wheelchairs, respiratory care, seizure care, mental health care, and behavior management. I also have experience working with young children. I'm currently pursuing my degree in special education and am a stay at home mom. I am available for overnight hours in your home or day time hours in my home.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • 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
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Erica can also help with:

    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
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Transferring/body lifting

    Education

    Western Governors University

    Bachelor's, 2018

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