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Lydia P.

PART-TIME

Lydia P.

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Saint Louis, MO

$18-23

Hourly rate

6

Years exp.

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When do you need care?

Right Now

Meet Lydia

20yrs

female

Speaks English

I have a particular passion for caring for disabilities. Growing up, my Pop-Pop was wheelchair bound, cognitively delayed, and paralyzed from the waist...

I have a particular passion for caring for disabilities. Growing up, my Pop-Pop was wheelchair bound, cognitively delayed, and paralyzed from the waist down after a car accident that happened before I was born. My mother is a former speech pathologist, and my foreign language in High School was ASL, so I know basic signs but would be willing (and would love to) learn more! Two summers ago, I was a full-time camp counselor in my hometown, Athens, GA, at a place called ESP! ESP is the only summer camp in the U. S. that accepts EVERY applicant, regardless of their diagnosis (even if they don't have one!) That summer, I worked with CP, Down Syndrome, reactive autism, wheelchairs, feeding tubes, and all undiagnosed friends in between! Last summer, I was a full-time caregiver for a family and loved it so much, but unfortunately fell ill and was let go. This Summer, I am back and feeling much better, and am ready to find a family that fits me! Please reach out if you have any questions!

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+)
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Lydia can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Blood sugar testing
    Brushing protocol
    Epi pen injections
    Feeding
    Insulin injections
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    G tubes

    Education

    2028

    Verified information

    • Phone verified

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