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FULL-TIME

Dakota J.

(2)

Waterford, WI

$10-20

Hourly rate

2

Years exp.

Meet Dakota

30yrs

female

Speaks English

I've been working with special needs clients for over a year now. I absolutely love it! I've worked with high functioning and lower, less ambulant...

I've been working with special needs clients for over a year now. I absolutely love it! I've worked with high functioning and lower, less ambulant functioning clients. I've dealt with brain trauma, seizures, Downs, developmentally delayed and much more. I've also taken care of elderly with diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. I've also taken care of paralyzed clients with and without special needs. I use to be able to work with non-ambulant clients but due to back and knee injuries I no longer can. If it's a rare occasion that's fine, but if it's an every day task I apologize, I cannot do that. I absolutely love taking care of others, but something about working with special needs just touches my heart!! I am very excited to work in-home with somebody and help them learn and grow. I have experience dealing with behaviors and calming them. It's not the easiest thing to do but everybody has room for growth and improvement!!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • First Aid training
  • Dakota can also help with:

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

    Most recent review

    WV

    Wendy V.

    Apr 1st, 2014

    Dakota is a very hard worker, with a positive mental attitude and a good eye for detail. She is always smiling and her happiness is infectious. She would be a good addition to any team. She is a loyal employee and always willing to go that extra mile to get things done.

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    Education

    Waterford Union High School

    2012

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