Katherine Pappas
Chicago,Illinois
Summary
Special needs care Mom prepared to bring valuable experience and dedication to enhancing student's lives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Caretaker Mom
Self Employed Services
Chicago, IL
12.2007 - 05.2025
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, interventions, and outcomes for accurate record-keeping purposes.
- Facilitated social integration through community outings, group activities, and relationship-building exercises.
- Implemented consistent guidelines to enhance safety and support.
- Reduced behavioral issues by implementing positive reinforcement techniques and individualized behavior management plans.
- Coordinated transportation to appointments, school functions, or recreational outings as needed for each client''s schedule.
- Encouraged physical activity through engaging exercise programs tailored to each individual''s abilities.
- Increased client independence with customized life skills coaching and goal-setting exercises.
- Provided crisis intervention services during challenging situations to ensure the safety of all involved parties.
- Delivered exceptional care under high-pressure situations, always prioritizing the well-being of clients and their families.
- Adapted caregiving strategies based on ongoing assessments of each client''s strengths, needs, interests, and abilities.
- Empowered clients to achieve their full potential by fostering a growth mindset and celebrating small victories along the way.
- Improved the quality of life for special needs individuals by creating personalized care plans.
- Strengthened family bonds by facilitating open communication between clients and their loved ones.
- Ensured timely administration of medications, monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene, grooming, and dressing to promote dignity and selfesteem.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered support to assist with supervising special needs individuals in home.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
Yes - General Studies
Steinmetz High School
Chicago, IL08.1987
Timeline
Special Needs Caretaker Mom
Self Employed Services
12.2007 - 05.2025
Yes - General Studies
Steinmetz High School