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Amy M.

PART-TIME

Amy M.

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Chester, VA

$10-15

Hourly rate

5

Years exp.

Meet Amy

53yrs

female

Speaks English

I have experience working as an attendant and personal caregiver for adults and children with Down Syndrome. I also volunteer with a group that provides...

I have experience working as an attendant and personal caregiver for adults and children with Down Syndrome. I also volunteer with a group that provides respite to children with many different disabilities, including Autism, intellectual disabilities, medically fragile, etc. The kids are always a joy to work with and I love it! My husband and I adopted our son, who happens to have Down Syndrome, and he makes me happy everyday! He has also helped me realize what I truly love doing -- caring for individuals with special needs and encouraging them to reach their full potential. Additionally, I have experience with sensory processing disorder, I know a limited amount of sign language for basic communication, also am familiar with picture schedules. I am able to give injections, am familiar with feeding tubes, I am able to transport to doctor visits, therapies, etc. and I am willing to be trained in other needed areas. My availability is mostly during the day and some evenings. I would be glad to discuss your needs!

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)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mobility challenges
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Amy can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Education

    John Tyler Community College

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