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JT

PART-TIME

Jessica T.

(4)

Knoxville, TN

$25

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Jessica

37yrs

female

Speaks English

In the last 12 years I have worked with adolescents in treatment foster care, provided one-on-one direct therapy with children diagnosed with Austism, ODD,...

In the last 12 years I have worked with adolescents in treatment foster care, provided one-on-one direct therapy with children diagnosed with Austism, ODD, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delays, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc. in the home and center based setting. I am also an Certifed Occupational Therapy Assistant and have experience with both the pediatric, adults and geriatric population. I have experience working with all populations on self help skills including TBI, stroke, dementia. I have worked in a supervisory position the last 3 years overseeing 45 staff members and over 50 pediatric clients with different diagnoses. Relocating to Knoxville.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Has a reliable car
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Autism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Deafness
  • Dwarfism
  • Dyslexia
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
  • Fragile X
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Mulitple Sclerosis
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Occupational therapist
  • Jessica can also help with:

    Ambulation
    Applied behavior analysis
    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bed baths
    Blood sugar testing
    Brushing protocol
    Dressing assistance
    Epi pen injections
    Errands/shopping
    Feeding
    House cleaning
    Laundry
    Meal preparation
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance
    Stimming attendance
    Transferring/body lifting
    Sign language
    Assistive technology/AAC

    Most recent review

    LJ

    Leigh J.

    Sep 7th, 2018

    Jessica has worked with two of my children with autism. She is very knowledgeable, understanding, professional, and compassionate with them. With her assistance, they are both more independent. She is a true asset to have on your team.

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    Education

    Radford University

    Bachelor's, 2008

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