Anneke B. Care Companion in Midland Park, NJ 07432

Hi my name is Anneke and I am a licensed COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant). I have experience working with special needs children/adults and older adult populations.

Special Needs:
I have 10+ years of experience working with special needs children & adults ages 3-21. I have a background in Occupational Therapy & substitute teaching in a special needs school. Before that, I was raised around special needs children by my mother who is a Pediatric Physical Therapist & who inspired my passion for the special needs population.

I can help with tasks related for your child including but not limited to: Toileting, Travel, Lunch/Snack prep, & Grooming/Dressing. I am experience with assistive devices, wheelchairs, & ambulatory devices.

I am crafty & artistic and love engaging in expressive creativity. I am an animal person & love taking nature walks. I am young at heart & would love to engage with your child's interests and passions. In my free time I love to be social, draw cartoons and play games with friends.

Older Adult/Senior Care:
I have experience in caring for older adults in Skilled Nursing Rehab, Adult Day Care Centers and Nursing home during my schooling for COTA (Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant). I am experienced with: walkers, wheelchairs, hoyer lift, ostomy care, feeding (adapted feeding equipment, portion/bite size, puree, food/drink thickeners), medication management, calming techniques (dementia/cognitive defecits), etc.

I enjoy working with older adults because I find they are very young at heart like myself and I love to hear their stories! My goal is always to become a caring companion to your loved one.