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Rachel W.

PART-TIME

Rachel W.

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Staten Island, NY

$35-45

Hourly rate

9

Years exp.

Meet Rachel

33yrs

female

Speaks English

I have nearly a decade of experience caring for children and adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. My experience includes:...

I have nearly a decade of experience caring for children and adults with physical, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. My experience includes: Autism spectrum disorder, apraxia, paraplegia, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy hearing and vision impairment, ADD/ADHD. I have provided overnight care, administered medications, gastronomy tube feedings, bathing, toileting, wound care and most proudly, emotional support and companionship. Assisting people in living successful and happy lives is my top priority. Along with my support work, I am a classically trained music educator with a Masters in Musical Arts from the Yale School of Music and Masters in Music Education, Autism Specialization from the Berklee College of Music. I have an extensive teaching resume and specialize in teaching students with high support needs in public and private school settings and facilitating music therapy sessions.

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
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Speech delay
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Rachel can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bowel management assistance
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    G tubes

    Education

    Yale University

    Graduate Degree

    Verified information

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