Kai Cote (They/them)
Currently living in
Riverview, New Brunswick, CAWork Preferences
RemoteIn-PersonHybridOpen to roles
About Me
I'm a third-year undergraduate psychology student with a passion for disability inclusion & advocacy. In addition to my lived experience as a multiply disabled person, I have about 2.5 years of experience working with a local autism nonprofit. I love health science and have a deep desire for human connection on a smaller, one-on-one scale. Combining all of these passions, I'm aiming for a career as an Occupational or Speech Therapist!
Ideal Workplace Values
Committed to working toward disability inclusion, antiracism, LGBTQ+ equality, intersectional feminism, and environmental sustainability.
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I believe that my autism makes me especially passionate and driven when it comes to the things I care about, which means that I'm very self-motivated. I am also highly empathetic and sensitive to others' needs.
Technical Skills
Microsoft Office
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Online library databases
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
IBM SPSS Statistics
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
Active ListeningWorking AutonomouslyConsistencyCreativityReliability🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Send Questions in AdvanceAllowance of Fidgeting DevicesExtra TimeWritten ChecklistsReceiving Information in AdvanceWritten InstructionsRecorded Tasks & MessagesFlexible SchedulePeriodic Rest BreaksUninterrupted Work TimeQuiet / Individual WorkspacesSupport with Self-AdvocacyEnvironments I'm comfortable with
🚀Experience
Check out my work
Worked for 1 months from Jul 2022 to Aug 2022 Jul 2022 Aug 2022 1 months | Social Enterprise Directory Intern - BC Centre for Social Entreprise Developed promotional materials for the advertisement of a new Canadian Social Enterprise Directory website, including emails, blog posts, flyers, and graphics. Replied to client emails and provided technical assistance in the creation of directory listings. Promotional MerchandiseGraphic DesignKnowledge of AdvertisingBlogging SkillsBrochure DesignTechnical Support |
Worked for 1 years, 1 months from Nov 2021 to Nov 2022 Nov 2021 Nov 2022 1 years, 1 months | Program Facilitator - Autism Resource Centre Planned and facilitated weekly social group activities for autistic teens and young adults. |
Worked for 2 months from Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 Jun 2021 Aug 2021 2 months | Administrative Facilitator - Autism Resource Centre Launched and facilitated weekly social groups for autistic teens and adults. Created a comprehensive manual of local resources for autistic individuals and their caregivers. Replied to client inquiries by phone, e-mail, and Facebook Messenger. Administrative Operations |
Worked for 1 months from Jul 2020 to Aug 2020 Jul 2020 Aug 2020 1 months | Library Assistant - Autism Resource Centre Conducted an inventory, updating information in the ResourceMate database as needed and organizing items according to the Dewey Decimal Classification System. Researched and compiled pandemic-relevant autism resources into accessible documents for the public. Stock ControlDatabasesKnowledge of AutismCoordination Skills |
Worked for 3 months from Oct 2018 to Jan 2019 Oct 2018 Jan 2019 3 months | Co op Student - Horizon Health Network Shadowed nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Assisted with simple medical procedures by handling equipment and providing moral support to patients. Supervised young children and engaged them in various age-appropriate recreational activities, under the supervision of a Child Life Specialist. Recreational ActivitiesHealth CareMedical Procedures |
🎓Education and Credentials
Attending since 2019 2019 Current | Mount Allison University Bachelor's degree - Psychology |
Attended for 4 years from 2019 to 2023 2019 2023 4 years | Mount Allison University Bachelor's degree - Psychology |
Attended for 4 years from 2017 to 2021 2017 2021 4 years | Crandall University Bachelor's degree - Psychology |
Attended for null from 2015 to 2019 2015 2019 | High School High school (or GED) |