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Shakiah W.

PART-TIME

Shakiah W.

(2)

Millersville, MD

$15-50

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Shakiah

32yrs

female

Speaks English

In my years of assisting with children I have been a part of many programs that include children with special needs. However, my most memorable experience...

In my years of assisting with children I have been a part of many programs that include children with special needs. However, my most memorable experience would be with my silent princess who is a 7-year-old with Rett syndrome (a form of Autism). Working with her truly became my passion. It was a true journey working with her mom and physical therapist to improve her motor skills and verbal skills. In the duration of my care for her she was able to do so many things that just months before seemed impossible. Working with children with Autism, Down Syndrome or any other special needs definitely has its challenges along the road but it is well worth it once progress is shown. I learned through working with her that care giving is not just a job but it is a relationship and commitment that will always be driven by love.

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)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Early childhood educator
  • Shakiah can also help with:

    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language

    Most recent review

    BJ

    Brittany J.

    Dec 26th, 2017

    She's great. My son loves her and still asks about her to this day. We keep in touch and she periodically comes to visit. Anyone who has the pleasure to work with her will be greatly pleased.

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    Education

    The University Of The District Of Columbia

    Bachelor's

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