Alexa G.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 6 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Lake Villa, IL 60046
- 12 miles, will travel 25 mi
Meet Alexa
- Occupational Therapist
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hello! My name is Lexi. I am looking to babysit while I study for my occupational therapy boards exam. I have babysat for neighbors and through care.com for 6+ years for children ages 0-13. I have also been a personal care assistant for individuals with physical disabilities. I love playing with kids, cooking, tidying, or helping in any way possible. Willing to provide references upon request. I am very open & flexible with availability for the month of Oct & Nov. Please reach out, I would love to help out your family! :)
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Enhanced Criminal
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Basic Criminal
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Motor Vehicle Records
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First aid certification
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CPR certification
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Availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$18-$25/hr for the first child, $7 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Overnight care
- Toddlers (age 1-3)
- Preschooler (age 4-5)
- Grade School (age 6-11)
- Pre-teen/ Teenage age (12+)
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Special needs expand
- Cognitive Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Medical/Special Healthcare Needs
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Cerebral Palsy
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Sensory Integration Disorder
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Visual Impairment
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Bed Baths
- Bladder and Bowel Assistance
- Blood Glucose Testing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Lifting and Transferring
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Occupational Therapy
Graduated Elmhurst College 2023
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- Willing to run errands as needed
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Studying for a test
- Proofreading