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Kjersten S.

FULL-TIME

Kjersten S.

(4)

Edmonds, WA

$15-20

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Kjersten

38yrs

female

Speaks English

-I grew up with a sister who has autism. She started my love for special needs. I started babysitting when I was 13 for a family with 3 children, two of...

-I grew up with a sister who has autism. She started my love for special needs. I started babysitting when I was 13 for a family with 3 children, two of them were diagnosed with autism. I worked with that family for 13 years. -I lived with a young man who has Down Syndrome for 3 years. -I have provided respite care for children and adults with both Autism and Down Syndrome, SMA Muscular Dystrophy, Asperger, developmental delays and physical disabilities. -I have also provided care for a girl who was on a ventilator.

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
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Speech delay
  • First Aid training
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Kjersten can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    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
    G tubes

    Most recent review

    RM

    Rafael M.

    Apr 4th, 2017

    Kjersten came to our appointment as agreed. She was very professional, caring and easy to get along with. She makes you feel that she is more of a friend than just a companion care. I would definitely hire her again. Keep up the good work!

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    Education

    Shoreline Community College

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