Schoolcraft Special Needs Care

I am a single mother of 5 ages 10-23. I was a nanny for 3 years before getting married and starting my own family and also babysat for the majority of my teen years. My oldest 2 children are out of the house and on their own. #3 is in college, #4 is a junior, and #5 is 10 and in 5th grade. I have always had a passion for kids and would love to be able to share that passion with your child.

I have always had a special place in my heart for the elderly and people with special needs. Before I started my family I moved in with my grandparents to help take care of my grandmother who had Alzheimer's. I was a stay at home mom of 5 before going back to work at New Friends Memory Care & Assisted Living facility when my husband was on disability for 6 months. I also work with an autistic boy on Sundays. I love helping people and would love to be able to help in any way possible.

I am currently a graduate student at WMU studying behavior analysis. I have had lots of experience with children of all ages with disabilities. I have taught swim lessons, worked in a behavioral clinic, and shadowed a behavior analyst in a school. I believe all people have the capacity to learn and something beautiful and unique to bring. I know that every person is different and will have unique needs and unique passions. I am comfortable cooking, feeding, helping with bathing or just helping with whatever other needs your family member may have. I have worked with a large range of abilities and am ready to love and care for your family member, whatever their ability.

I am retired from a career with a well known corporation. I am looking to provide the care and compassion to someone who is in need. I have some experience caring for my 98-year-old mother in law.