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Kara A.

PART-TIME

Kara A.

(5)

Gold Canyon, AZ

$35

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Kara

49yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

Experienced Patient Certified Teacher And Child Caregiver. Hello! I live in Gold Canyon and am available to nanny part time for a local family. I have a...

Experienced Patient Certified Teacher And Child Caregiver. Hello! I live in Gold Canyon and am available to nanny part time for a local family. I have a Masters in special-education multi categorical (multiple disabilities), with an early childhood special education endorsement. I am a specialized teacher for those with a wide range of abilities from birth through 21. I am CPR certified and have an AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card with the AZ Department of Public Safety. I enjoy all pets, am a non-smoker with a safe driving record, prepare healthy meals and enjoy hiking and exercising. I also like to clean and organize, plan age-appropriate crafts, play at the park go to children's museums, pretend play and give children encouragement, love, patience and undivided attention. Please feel free to contact me with your questions and thank you for your time!

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Early childhood educator
  • Kara can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Insulin injections
    Laundry
    Long distance transportation
    Meal preparation
    Medical transportation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC
    G tubes

    Most recent review

    JH

    Jennifer H.

    Oct 8th, 2020

    Kara was appointed by the Governor in 2018 and currently serves as Chairperson to the Behavioral Health Advisory Council. The Council advises the Department of Social Services, Division of Behavioral Health on statewide treatment, prevention and rehabilitation needs within the current behavioral health system. Kara is a very passionate advocate for persons served. She is articulate, compassionate and knowledgeable and has been a tremendous asset to the Council.

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    Education

    University of South Dakota

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