I have a passion for caring for people with special needs and helping them to live fullilling and purposeful lives. I currently work as a special education paraprofessional in an elementary school in an autism program. This is my second year working in the school district. I also have experience working as a PCA in a private home for an adult with profound autism. In these jobs I have learned behavior management, alternate forms of communication, how to meet sensory needs, and assist with ADLs. As a PCA I planned out daily activities, meals, and cleaned the house. I dealt with behavior management in the community and at home. I am trained in how to provide person based care that is focused on what the individual values. I am currently in a course to get my CNA license and will have both my BLS and CNA license by mid March. I can also get a more recent Motor Vehicle Record before starting any jobs that require driving.