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Meet Marissa
30yrs
female
Speaks English, Sign Language (ASL)
I have experience with several diagnoses. I am dedicated to quality care and promoting independence to those with special needs. As a direct care provider...
I have experience with several diagnoses. I am dedicated to quality care and promoting independence to those with special needs. As a direct care provider in a residential setting, I have extensive experience in physical assistance and behavioral management. I am certified in: CPR, First aid, Crisis Prevention and Intervention (CPI), CPI for Autism, Support Service Provider (SSP) for Deaf/Blind. I speak basic American Sign Language.
Highlights
Non-smoker
Comfortable with pets
Has a reliable car
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
Developmental delays
Down syndrome
Fragile X
Mental illness
Muscular dystrophy
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Rett Syndrome
Speech delay
CPR training
First Aid training
Marissa can also help with:
Ambulation
Applied behavior analysis
Bathing/grooming/hygiene
Bed baths
Bladder management assistance
Bowel management assistance
Dressing assistance
Epi pen injections
Feeding
House cleaning
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
Education
Cleveland State University
Bachelor's
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