As a Direct Support Professional for adults with disabilities, I independently maintained a home of individuals and helped them with everyday tasks, administered medication, helped them with bathing when needed, cooked and cleaned, and took them on outings and to/from work (for those that had jobs). Many of the individuals were elderly; I found it to be a very rewarding job and a wonderful experience. I’d be delighted to have a one-on-one caregiver job as I’ve had experience with a similar role and enjoyed it.

As an ABA therapist I got to work individually with several children that were on the Autism spectrum. I learned so much and got to help each and every child in various ways and ultimately help them to be more independent and comfortable in their everyday surroundings. Finally, before I was a preschool teacher, I was hired as the toddler/potty training teacher (I stayed in that role for 6 months before transitioning into the preschool classroom). I learned the ins and outs (and ups and downs) of potty training! I also changed an uncountable amount of diapers, and played a big role in the successful potty training of several children! As a preschool teacher, I have learned how to juggle different tasks, how to keep the attention of several children at once, and how to teach a room full of littles :) I also have some students that are on the spectrum, so my knowledge as an ABA therapist has helped me tremendously. In short, I have extensive caregiver/teacher experience and would love to resort back to caring for a smaller amount of children in order to give them my sole focus, love, and attention whilst also getting to experience a new place in the world!