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Micah W.

PART-TIME

Micah W.

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Rockford, IL

$10-15

Hourly rate

5

Years exp.

Meet Micah

36yrs

female

Speaks English

I have always had a heart for those with special needs. I volunteered at a home for mentally disabled kids, aged 3-21 from the age of 13 to 20. I have...

I have always had a heart for those with special needs. I volunteered at a home for mentally disabled kids, aged 3-21 from the age of 13 to 20. I have worked for the park district in an after-school care setting working to include special needs children with all the activities. Most recently, I worked as an in home aid for two boy with Autism and speech delays for a little over two years from 2008-2010 when I got married and moved with my husband who was in the Army and stationed at Fort Riley, KS. He is getting out in June and we will be moving back to IL and I can not wait to get back to doing what I love. My brother also has high-functioning Asperger's as well as emotional and behavioral problems due to his life experiences before my family adopted him. I also have an A. A. from Rock Valley College where I took many Psychology classes.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • First Aid training
  • Micah can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Feeding
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Stimming attendance
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    Rock Valley College

    Associate's, 2011

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