Caregiver, Special Needs
UCP
Yuma, AZ
07.2024 - Current
- Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
- Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
- Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
- Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
- Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
- Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
- Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.