Kathryn P.

About Kathryn

Hello, my name is Katie! Here is a little about myself; I'm from Pittsburgh and received my bachelor's in music there however I am currently going to UTEP for my masters in Occupational Therapy. I am a person who tends to be full of energy and I really enjoy caring for others. I worked at a facility called The Woodlands Foundation for 3 years, in which I lived at the facility for 10 weeks and performed personal care/companion care for children and adults with many different diagnosis'. The diagnosis' included autism, cerebral palsy, spinabifida, down syndrome, seizure disorder, and many more. I also have worked in a home care facility for about 6 months during college where I did night care for an adult. I am very experienced in performing personal care as well as implementing behavioral interventions. I encourage independence as much as possible! I was on management for one year planning all activities for the children's program there and supervising the larger summer camps. Recently I have just finished caring for my grandfather who has Guillian Barre Syndrome and I have been doing all personal care needs and running errands for him and my grandmother who is also in need of care. I also nannied for some families for a few years. The first family I took care of their 3-year-old boy and 1. 5 yr old girl. I traveled with them to Russia for 2 months and gave the children English lessons every day and planned many activities to fill the days (educational and musical). The second family that I was employed with in Miami had 3 children (2 boys, 7 & 9. 1 girl 5). The final family I worked with is a family from Pakistan and cared for their 3 yr old boy and 7 yr old girl in Pittsburgh. I also worked at a facility called the Woodlands Foundation for 3 years (PA). Katie Patterson

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

The University of Texas at El Paso

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

El Paso, TX

Jan 2020 - Jan 2022

Home Health Aide

Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

Regina Ingebretsen

Care for 92 year old male with Guillain Barre Syndrome * Perform all personal care needs and prepare meals * Pass medications * Transport to therapy sessions and doctor's appointments * Perform exercises at home (OT and PT) * Plan and execute activities in the home that encourage independence and target fine motor skills. * Allow client to be as independent as possible while fostering a positive environment * Keep house in an orderly fashion

Feb 2018 - Jun 2020

Nanny

Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

Care.com

Nanny- 3 year old boy, 8 year old girl (Sept 2017-Feb 2018) Nanny- 6 year old girl, 7 year old boy, 9 year old boy (March 2017-August 2017) Nanny- 3 year old male (Sept 2016-March 2017) * Supervision * Perform all personal care needs * Prepare meals and keep house in an orderly fashion * Plan and facilitate daily educational activities * Teach good habits and manners * Teach English lessons daily and plan daily activities to encourage educational play

Sep 2016 - Feb 2018

Unit Coordinator/Healthcare Associate

Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

The Woodlands Foundation

* Mentored children and adults with disabilities and chronic illness * Primary health staff for individuals with disabilities and chronic illness * Provided basic medical needs for individuals with disabilities and chronic illness * Managed other camp counselors * Pass medications to participants during designated times. * Worked directly with participants diagnosed with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, intellectual disabilities, and more.

Feb 2014 - Aug 2016

Cub Club Coordinator (management)

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

The Woodlands Foundation

* Plan the Cub Club Program; schedule mealtimes, swim times, activities, supplies needed, etc. * Facilitate and set up activities throughout the program * Provide personal care when needed * Complete required paperwork in a timely manner * Assist children with tasks while encouraging an environment that supports working towards independence.

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016

Activity Coordinator (management)

May 2016 - Aug 2016

The Woodlands Foundation

* Plan and execute 10 weeks of activities for camp with adaptations for all ages and abilities * Supervise Activity Instructors as well as counselors * Organize campus and make sure the instructors are prepared for their activities * Change schedule depending on weather * Support counselors and activity instructors and handle delinquency in a professional manner

May 2016 - Aug 2016

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

Slippery Rock, PA

Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

Central Valley High School

Jan 1999 - Jan 2012

Monaca, PA

Jan 1999 - Jan 2012

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