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Michelle L.

PART-TIME

Michelle L.

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Whitman, MA

$15-25

Hourly rate

8

Years exp.

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Meet Michelle

34yrs

female

Speaks English

As a special needs provider I have worked with children who are on the Spectrum of Autism, as well as children who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome,...

As a special needs provider I have worked with children who are on the Spectrum of Autism, as well as children who have been diagnosed with Down Syndrome, children who are deaf, and children with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy. The experience that stands out the most in my life was working for 4 years with a woman in her early 30's who has cerebral palsy, uses a wheelchair, and has a trach. She became a wonderful friend of mine. Some of the responsibilities that I had while working with this friend were: Communicating with a letter board, getting her up in the morning and off ventilator, checking and recording blood pressure and oxygen, bathing her and taking care of all personal needs, using the hoyer lift to transfer her, administering medicine and keeping clear record, spending time with her, cooking with her, light cleaning, overnights, trach care/suctioning, taking her to events and doctors appointments. I truly enjoy caring for people and I continue to learn.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Early childhood educator
  • Michelle can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Transferring/body lifting
    G tubes

    Education

    Massasoit Community College

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