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Patricia M.

PART-TIME

Patricia M.

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Westchester, IL

$15-20

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Patricia

0yrs

female

Speaks English

I've been blessed with the opportunity to care for individuals with special needs since I was 15 years old. I'm currently a mother of two delightful little...

I've been blessed with the opportunity to care for individuals with special needs since I was 15 years old. I'm currently a mother of two delightful little girls, nursing student, and work at a facility with individuals who have developmental disabilities. I love my job and working with individuals with developmental disabilities has helped me realize, when I soon enter my career, that I want to work with all types of people. Since I was 15, when helping my great grandmother when she needed special care, and even babysitting for loved ones. There has been no doubt in my mind that making a difference in others lives is what will make a difference in mine. I have experience with adults and children with autism, CP, mentally disabled and senior citizens, non-verbal, and non-ambulatory. I'm also CPR and AED certified. I'm a people person and like to help people live life to their best ability. I hope to hear from you soon!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • 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
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Patricia can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    Harry S Truman College

    Associate's

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