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Melissa P.

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Chelmsford, MA 01824

from $18 per hour

10+ years of experience

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About Melissa

Experience: 20 yrs

I specialize in the care of medically fragile children/young adults and adults with disabilities. I was a recreation & aquatics specialist for medically fragile children, prior to becoming an LPN. Skill set includes, but not limited to; - g/j tube feeding and medication administration. - ventilator care - tracheostomy care - suctioning - wound care - stoma care - respiratory treatments - glucose checks - blood pressure monitoring - chest physical therapy and ABI therapy - catheter care - seizure monitoring and care - AAC devices; TalkTec, Go Talk & Dyna Vox. - adaptive sign language & eye gaze technology - communication boards; PECS - OT, PT & Speech therapies I'd describe my personality as fun, bubble and kind In my spare time, I like to Disney music and sew!

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Services

Age groups

1-3 yrs
4-5 yrs
6-11 yrs
12+ yrs

Rates

Recurring jobs

$30-40/hr

One time jobs

1 child

$18/hr

2 children

$21/hr

3 children

$24/hr

Can help with

Carpooling

Light cleaning

Meal prep

Swimming supervision

Travel

Qualifications

Education

College degree

Languages

English

Professional skills

CPR / First Aid trained

Early child development knowledge

Registered nurse

Additional details

Comfortable with pets

Has a reliable car

Non-smoker

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mon

7:30 AM–2:30 PM

tue

7:30 AM–2:30 PM

wed

7:30 AM–1:30 PM

sat

8:00 AM–5:00 PM

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