Amanda P.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 8 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Arlington, VA 22202
- 227 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Amanda
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
- Has a car
Hi there! It's so nice to meet you! A bit about me: I am a 2022 MSW graduate from Rutgers University, concentrating in clinical social work with a specialization in addictions, gambling, and co-occurring mental health counseling. I am competent in working with children, adolescents, adults, and families. I have more than 10 years of experience in child and adolescent care, ranging from nannying for individual families, day camp counseling, art teaching for after-school STEAM programs, and school social work. I also obtained my BFA from The College of New Jersey (2017). I am currently an LCSW (VA) Supervisee and CSAC (VA) Supervisee. I am proficient in caring for children, 3-15 years old, including overseeing playdates, driving to/from school or activities, cooking meals, light tidying up, administering first aid if needed, overseeing/helping during homework time, showers, and bedtime. Coming from a family of physicians and having first-hand experience working with Read more those who may have special needs, I am quite familiar with those needing different types of care/attention. I am CPR/AED/First Aid Red Cross certified (up to date), TB tested, and fully vaccinated and boosted (Covid-19). In addition, I am great with animals (I have my own)! Absolutely adore all breeds and sizes of dogs and cats, along with other small critters! I am always open to negotiations on price per service.
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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
- Before and after school care availability
Experience
Willing to care for 2 children per sitting
$15-$25/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
- 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
- Social/Emotional
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Learning Disabilities
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
- Recreational Music or Art Therapy
- Specific Meal Preparation (foods to avoid, etc.)
Education
Social Work
Graduated Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - New Brunswick/Piscataway 2022
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Willing to drive children to events, school, appointments, or carpooling
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Homework expand
- Finishing homework
- Checking answers
- Proofreading
- Basic math
- Elementary science
- English
- Essay writing
- Spanish