Karissa K.
Looking for work as a special needs caregiver.
- 12 years paid experience
- Special Needs Caregiver in Sacramento, CA 95831
- 5 miles, will travel 15 mi
Meet Karissa
- Special Education Certification
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Comfortable with pets
When I was 8 years old, I finally got a little brother through adoption - I loved playing little mommy with him, making food creations, and reading books together. Ever since, I have enjoyed working in preschools, elementary schools, babysitting/nanny-ing, and working as a mid-level behavior therapist for autistic kids. Playing with, teaching, and watching kiddos have fun and learn is one of my favorite hobbies - because they are so resilient and capable! I am CPR/BLS and first aid certified, and have over 4 years of experience providing ABA services. Just a note, I’m currently taking a break from formal work to travel the country by train to spread awareness about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a devastating under-recognized mental health disorder I struggled with for years. Now I’m determined to raise awareness and human connection about the disorder, lessen the negative impacts it causes, and am hoping to travel Read more to as many locations as I can across the country. Depending on needs, I am happy to travel to you and create a stop from your location. :)
Trust & safety
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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
Certification is self-reported and not verified. Verify directly with the sitter.
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CPR certification
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Availability
Klia W.
9/4/2021
Karissa is fantastic!! She has bonded so well with our boys and family and brings such positivity when she is around. On-time, communicates well, pleasant and would highly recommend.
Experience
Willing to care for 4+ children per sitting
$14-$30/hr for the first child, $2 for each additional child
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Infants (age 0-11 months) expand
- Assist with setting a routine
- Mother's helper
- Occasional 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
- Social/Emotional
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Autism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Asperger Syndrome
- Delayed Speech
- Developmental Language Disorder
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslexia
- Hearing Loss
- Learning Disabilities
- Mental Illness
- Mobility Challenges
- Visual Impairment
- Administering Medication
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Assistance With Transportation
- Bathing
- Dressing Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Grooming and Hygiene
- Positive Behavioral Support
Education
MA in Applied Behavior Analysis/Autism
Graduated Ball State University
References
- Co-worker Join to contact reference
Additional services
- Meal Preparation
- Laundry
- Light Housekeeping
- Swimming Supervision
- Crafts
- Potty Training
- 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
- English
- Essay writing
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