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Kristen O.

FULL-TIME

Kristen O.

(1)

Kalamazoo, MI

$20-50

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

Meet Kristen

38yrs

female

Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)

I have worked with epilepsy, down syndrome, CF, auto-immune issues, and deafness - I think every child/person deserves the same dedication no matter the...

I have worked with epilepsy, down syndrome, CF, auto-immune issues, and deafness - I think every child/person deserves the same dedication no matter the needs associated. I have personal experience dealing with auto-immune problems which, I think, has allowed me the opportunity to empathize more but (most importantly) gain valuable insight and understanding into working with anyone who has specialized needs.

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+)
  • ADD
  • ADHD
  • Aspergers
  • Asthma
  • 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
  • Muscular dystrophy
  • Pervasive Developmental Disorder
  • Polymicrogyria
  • Rett Syndrome
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Willing to care for sick kids
  • Speech delay
  • Spinal cord injury
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Special education credentials
  • Early childhood educator
  • Kristen can also help with:

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

    Most recent review

    CP

    Caroline P.

    Sep 16th, 2014

    I have known Kristen for over 3 years now and she continues to prove to me all of the wonderful attributes that make her, her. She has such a loving heart and always knows the right thing to say. To say Kristen loves children is an understatement. She thrives around children. My mom is a daycare provider and she interacts so well with the kids when she comes over to visit. She is reliable and will make a wonderful nanny to some very lucky kids!

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    Education

    University of Missouri - Columbia

    Bachelor's

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