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PART-TIME

Carolyn O.

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San Diego, CA

$17-20

Hourly rate

2

Years exp.

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Meet Carolyn

30yrs

female

Speaks English

I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years experience working with children with special needs. I was inspired to come into this field by my cousin...

I am an occupational therapist with over 10 years experience working with children with special needs. I was inspired to come into this field by my cousin who is my age and diagnosed with autism. I have a lot of patience for humans and this patience was developed through early exposure to developmental differences and an empathetic passion to lend a hand. I ignited this passion in middle school when I began volunteering at summer camps for children with disabilities. I went on to become a preschool teacher and vocational facilitator while studying to achieve a masters degree in occupational therapy. As an OT, I have worked in early intervention, home care, schools, and outpatient clinics. I strive to bring my education, empathy and innovation to each family I serve.

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+)
  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Occupational therapist
  • Carolyn can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Dressing assistance
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Repositioning
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Education

    American International College

    Graduate Degree

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