Kaitlyn M.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 5 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Westfield, MA 01085
- 24 miles, will travel 10 mi
Meet Kaitlyn
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! I’m Kaitlyn, a 23 year old psychology student who has recently graduated in May of 2021. Since studying psychology, I have learned how crucial it is for children to have a safe and caring home environment. I have been working with so many different children over the years, and I have learned it is really something that brings me joy. I have been babysitting, tutoring, and teaching swim lessons to children since I was 16. I have always enjoyed teaching swim lessons to children, and even parents! I also have worked with children displaying cognitive disabilities in my time as a Direct Care staff. As a direct care staff I have had a background check, as well as passed a vehicle safety test. Safety and fun are two of the most important things when working with children, I hope to hear from you soon!
Trust & safety
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Enhanced Criminal
Never run.
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Basic Criminal
Never run.
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Motor Vehicle Records
Never run.
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First aid certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
Availability
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$15-$20/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months)
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Diabetes
- Down Syndrome
- Fragile X Syndrome
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Insulin Injections
- Mobility Assistance
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Psychology
Graduated Salve Regina University 2021
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Travel with Family
- 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
- Basic math
- Pre-algebra
- Elementary science
- Earth science
- Science
- English
- Essay writing
- Social studies