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I have more than nine years experience working (full time) with individuals(adults mostly) with developmental disabilities. I have worked in the community with them, their residences and have experience in transportation as well. But mostly in a group setting. I have been told that my compassion towards them is extremely apparent. I am there for the individuals 100%. For their health and well being but also for quality of life. I also believe that promoting as much independence as one can have is so important!! When I have worked one to one or in someone's home that was where I felt I could make the most difference. I have worked in medically intensive houses as well as behaviorally intensive. I have well rounded experience and skills. I absolutely love caring for these individuals. I get out of it what I put in to it, if not more so. I also currently work for NYS and am required to pass an extensive background check, which I have done. I have experience with all ages and stages of life.

Skills & Certifications: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

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I am a former special education teacher with 38 years of experience. I left to be home more often with my 85-year-old father who lived with me and had dementia as well as other health concerns. He was the love of my life and I was determined to keep him home with me, but I needed to have some steady income. Prior to my father's passing a year ago, I took care of my mother as well. She had vascular dementia secondary to diabetes as well as other health concerns and was a very difficult person; however, my parents always took excellent care of me and now it was my turn to pay them back rather than turn my back. I was lucky to be in position to do this. I cooked, cleaned, did laundry, med management, took them to doctor appointments as far away as Hartford, administered weekly blood tests for INR levels, consulted with all agencies as needed (and took all phone calls) as well as every other aspect of running a household and managing a person's life. I loved every minute of it, although it was not without its challenges! I do believe that I can be a valuable asset to you.
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