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I have been working with intellectually and developmentally disabled adults for 3 years in total. I started out doing in-home care when I was 18 and then later worked in a group home at age 19. Currently, I am 29 and working as a Direct Support Professional in a residential home as of February 2024.
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With years of hands-on experience caring for both seniors and children, I bring a nurturing spirit and dependable support to every family I serve. My background combines compassionate caregiving with strong organizational skills, ensuring safety, comfort, and meaningful...
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I'm patient, compassionate, and reliable, with experience supporting children and adults with special needs. I focus on creating a safe, positive, and engaging environment tailored to each individual.
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My experience with special needs assistance is a proud aspect of my life, as my personal background involved care for several individuals on the Autism spectrum. My parents raised me to be very cognizant of the needs of others, as they worked in teen/adolescent and adult psychiatric care and case management for 30+ years. I am...
I have 2 years experience working with an inclusive post-secondary education program that provides independent living and college experiences to adults with intellectual disabilities.
I worked with students to cook, clean, grocery shop, run errands, socialize, manage schedules, practice coping skills, exercise, volunteer, and...
I have experience teaching special education and developing/implementing IEPs. I'm also currently pursuing my doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction
My name is Sarah, and I am a current graduate student studying speech-language pathology! I have experience working with children ages 0-14 with disabilities and I am deeply familiar with developmental milestones.
My younger brother has Down Syndrome and I grew up being one of his primary caregivers, so I know how important,...
I am a clinical psychology Ph. D. student, and have worked with children with special needs. Those sessions were always the most rewarding. I have also learned a lot from those experiences. I also believe that I am patient and kind, and make for an ideal candidate for taking care of individuals with special needs.
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As a Special Education Classroom Assistant (SECA), I provide daily support to students with a variety of learning and behavioral needs. I help students stay engaged, build independence, and achieve their educational goals while maintaining a positive and supportive environment. Through this experience, I have developed strong...
I was diagnosed with non-verbal learning disorder at a young age and have been learning how to navigate the world since then. I have found my career in the experiential education world working for organizations such as Outward Bound and traveling semester programs. I have worked with many students with special needs and I have a...
As a teenager struggling with learning disabilities of my own, I wanted to reach out to kids who had their own difficulties. This is how I got involved with working with autistic children. I understood how difficult it was for kids with special needs to navigate their daily lives. I really started to appreciate what I had to...
Raised multiple children from one or shared families.
Did tutoring in English, Arabic and French students.
Cared for autistic children and Alzheimer s and dimensia elderly people.
I am currently about to complete my semester of Student Teaching in an adaptive school in Palatine. I have worked with students with different disabilities and disorders both in and outside of the school.
Hi! My name is Briana, and I'm looking for weekend sitter opportunities. I'm a Certified Recreation Therapist and Certified Nursing Assistant with experience working with children and individuals with a variety of disabilities. I'm reliable, punctual, and focused on making sure every child feels safe, engaged, and has fun. I'm...
I Worked for six years with a cerebral palsy man. I showered, dressed/undressed, fed, administered medication, communicated, and went on social outings.
Hello! My name is Kendall. I am 24 years old and a graduate from Virginia Commonwealth University with a degree in Health Science and a minor in Psychology. In my free time, I love to be outdoors and spend time with friends and family. I have been providing childcare for 10+ years and have experience with ages newborn to 15...
I grew up with a developmentally delayed older sister which has given me a great deal of experience with a variety of different needs. In addition, I was selected to be an aide at my local high school to work with the special education program for a portion of the day, which I have been doing for for the past 2 years. I'm...
As a mother of a child with special needs I have experience caring for children with Down Syndrome, Autism, Emotional Disabilities, Opposition Defiance Disorder and Sensory Processing Disorder. I am employed by Chicago Public Schools as a aide for children with special needs and by the Chicago Park District as an Inclusion Aide...
I have worked as a respite caregiver for a 13 year on the autism spectrum. I am patient, kind, and reliable. I enjoy spending time with kids and providing families with the support they need.
As an enthusiastic educator, I tailor teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities for students with varying special needs. With my experience, I'm qualified to develop strategies to manage and address intellectual and behavioral challenges.
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