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Lauren H.

PART-TIME

Lauren H.

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Fredericksburg, VA

$20-25

Hourly rate

2

Years exp.

Meet Lauren

22yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

Hello! I'm Lauren H a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) with over 2 years of experience working at multiple group homes for a reputable care...

Hello! I'm Lauren H a dedicated Direct Support Professional (DSP) with over 2 years of experience working at multiple group homes for a reputable care company. I was responsible for: - Assisted disabled clients with ADL's personal care and hygiene needs. Including working with fall risks, Hoyer lifts, and incapacitated individuals. - Administered medication, monitored progress, and delivered emotional support and companionship - Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • 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
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Lauren can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Dressing assistance
    Feeding
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language

    Education

    Virginia Commonwealth University

    Bachelor's

    Verified information

    • Phone verified

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