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Maintaining positive working relationship with client, client family, provider(s), and other referral sources.
20 plus years of handling client(s) with or have had dementia, alzheimers, stroke and copd, both professionally as well as personally.
Administer medications, personal hygiene, light housekeeping/ laundry, light meal...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
I am a positive and fun Nanny. Responsible and very perceptive. I have raised 4 children of my own! Now celebrating the birth of grandchild no 3! Have cared for children with special needs. I also provided care for 2 cancer victims. I raised a niece from newborn til age 6! Provided before and after school care for 6 years. I am...
R L. says "Lori babysat for our family from the time our daughter was 6 months old to 6 years. She was a fantastic caregiver. She spent time daily taking our daughter to...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
As a childcare provider with 26 years of experience, I've had the privilege of nurturing and educating young minds, shaping their early development. My passion for childcare stems from my positive babysitting experiences and a deep desire to make a positive impact on children's lives.
My patient, calm, and friendly nature...
Care Member says "Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do extras such...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Jeff. I am a Autism Life Coach. I work with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Communication Disorders, Behavior Disorders, and Learning Disabilities. My experience is extensive beginning as a Substitute Teacher in the public schools, as well worked as a Paraprofessional/Job Coach Coordinator at a non-public...
Dawn C. says "What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and taught my son with...
Craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
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Hi! I'm Sophia P. I am a rising junior in college at Virginia Tech studying architecture. I love kids and have worked with them in the past in both babysitting and volunteering at a therapeutic riding center for special needs kids. I am patient, responsible, organized, fun and active. My schedule is very flexible (day and time)...
Dementia
meal prep
mobility assistance
light cleaning
companionship
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I am CNA for 16 years. I work with old people with special needs. I am driven my car, I have citizenship and I able to work different hours
I'd describe my personality as hard working, responsible and l love my patients
I like caring for seniors because I like helping people, who needs help
I started caring for seniors...
Hi there, I'm Ursula.
I work full-time in education as a Educational Sign Language Interpreter. I'm off in the summers and have availability during the weekends during the school year.
I've worked with kids at school with a range of disabilities and also provided home care.
Looking for weekend work now and more hours in...
Errands
meal prep
respite care
live-in home care
dementia
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Making a difference in the lives of adults and seniors is my passion. I'm a friendly and patient caregiver with three years of experience providing respite and live-in care. I assist with daily tasks, including errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation. I also have experience supporting individuals with dementia and...
I have volunteered in different events where I have helped Special Needs people. I feel sometimes you learn as you go in some cases. I feel confident and open to work with special needs people. Please give me the opportunity to show you what I can do. Thank you
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- $15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
I am a mother of 4 and grandmother to 1. I have experience babysitting infants through teenage. I have had CPR training. I have also worked as a preschool teacher. I was in charge of up to 20 4-year-old. I have experience with epi-pen, nebulizer, physical and cognitive disabilities. I also have experience with insulin, sugar...
I have worked with children with ASD for 3 years and have tons of experience with all ages. I have a master's in Special education and ABA
I worked for 15 years for the Chicago Board of Education with many different children (of all ages) with special needs.
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Dementia
hospice services
meal prep
home modification
companionship
+ 1 more
With a Bachelor's Degree, Nursing Attendant and 20 yrs. of Caregiving experience in Elderly Care. I'm reliable and compassionate private duty caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations, maintaining and developing a strong rapport with a patient. Able to provide a number of services to...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
I am actively seeking a nanny position, I have my bachelors in Psychology and am currently in my masters program to become a therapist. I adore children and have completed numerous Child Development courses at UofSC. As a lifeguard, I received CPR and First Aid Training. In the past, I have worked at a special needs preschool...
I am currently a special education teacher and I love it. I have worked with a variety of kids and adults with disabilities in many different activities.
I have been a preschool therapy aide for special needs children and learned a lot about the social, emotional, and development needs of the youth population. I am planning on being an early interventionist in 2025.
I am a compassionate, dependable, and experienced caregiver with hands-on experience supporting individuals with diverse needs. I have worked with individuals with Down syndrome, traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and those who require assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs).
My experience includes helping with personal...
I have a younger sister with Down syndrome. I've sat in on many sessions with her and her therapists learning, watching and becoming more involved in her life as the time goes on. in high school and middle school I was a part of the schools "buddy" program doing gym and spending time in the classrooms with the kids in these...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Kaila. I currently work at an elementary school with kids between the ages of 5-9 . I have also worked at a middle school with kids between the ages of 12- 13 . I have 2 younger siblings that are 13 & 10 that I have babysat since they were toddlers. I have nannied kids between the ages of 1 & 13 during the summer breaks...
Errands
personal care
meal prep
dementia
light cleaning
I have 13 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Meal Preparation , Bathing , Housekeeping, medication administration , special care , special needs assistance. I had great work reference from families who employed me.
got Annual non medical service workers training certification. All Trust Methods of...
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Lori T.
Lori babysat for our family from the time our daughter was 6 months old to 6 years. She was a fantastic caregiver. She spent time daily...
- R L.
Stephanie K.
Stephanie was our nanny for 3 years. She cared for our now 5 and 3 year old. She was with us full time. She is caring, fun and willing to do...
- Care member
Jeffery H.
What a great life coach and a huge heart for the special needs community. He worked with my son for a couple of years. No a complaint and...
- Dawn C.
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