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Alena G.


Melissa, TX

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/Nanny Available On Weekdays

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I have experience babysitting kids from the age of newborn to 14-year-old, also I have a 3-year pedagogical degree from my country (teaching, early childhood development), have background working with kids with different developmental delays (speech, fine motor skills, behavioral issues, social skills, Autism, ADHD, Down...
Alena can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Chassidy D.


McKinney, TX

$30-50/hr15 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver, Special Education Educator And Behavior Specialist.

Seeking position that enables me to utilize my current skills working with children and adults with special needs. My areas of expertise includes working with children and adults with ASD and individuals with behavior issues. I also have experience working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, cognitive...
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Kenzie R.


McKinney, TX

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver/ Tutor Avaiable

Hi, I'm Kenzie, and I am 23 years old. I graduated from Texas State University in December 2021 with my Bachelor in Science in Special Education. My degree is EC-12, which means I am qualified to teach all levels from early childhood to 12th grade. I student taught for half a semester in a Functional Academics classroom (K-5) at...
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Chassidy D.


McKinney, TX

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Seeking position that enables me to utilize my current skills working with children and adults with special needs. My areas of expertise includes working with children and adults with ASD and individuals with behavior issues. I also have experience working with children and adults with intellectual disabilities, cognitive...
Chassidy can also help with: Respite care, transportation, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Dowega B.


McKinney, TX

$25-50/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Life coach

Do you or your loved one need special care? Do you need someone to help with behavioral skills and life or living social skills for your loved one? You've found me - Hi, my name is Dee! I teach, I work with families and individuals with cognitive and developmental disabilities and disorders, such as Down Syndrome, Autism and...
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Sofia R.


McKinney, TX

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Babysitter With A Medical Touch.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sofia and I am 24 years old. I am currently enrolled in a Medical Assistant Program (graduating soon) and working toward furthering my education as a BSN-RN, looking to apply to UTA'S Accelerated Online Program. Since I am interested in pediatrics, I would love to keep working with children. Being in healthcare...
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Terra M.


Plano, TX

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Terra and I am the mother of two biological daughters and two step daughters. I have previous experience with special needs children and adults. I worked programs with the Community Services Department for the City of Ontario, California. The majority of these folks were diagnosed with Down Syndrome. I also...
5.0
"She cares of a physically-disabled individual, from transportation to appointments and running errands through specific characteristics displayed during medical emergencies, her ability to adapt to situational changes, her ever-present calmness and amicability,...

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Jennifer C.


Celina, TX

$20-35/hr2 yrs exp

Caring Energetic And Strong Caregiver Who Loves People!

My name is Jen and I am a 49-year-old happily married wife of 20 years. I have a lot of experience caring for adults and children with special needs. Experience with down syndrome, autism spectrum, rage behavior, mood disorder/adhd and I am learning sign language. I also excel at wound care, medicine...
5.0
"Jen has not only cared for me in the past but also my two pups! Twice I have had a surgeries that left me bed ridden and in need of someone's assistance. Jen made sure I was comfortable with ice and heat packs, kept on top of my medications, prepared food, kept up...

Candice N.

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Kelvin J.


Frisco, TX

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm Kelvin and I am a caregiver in the DFW area. I have over 5 years of professional experience and I will love the opportunity to share that with your amazing family. Caring for people is my passion and that's why I'm in school to become a medical doctor. I have cared for a lot of children with special needs, including autism,...
5.0
"Kelvin is energetic and polite and I will hire him again!"

Lee A.

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Tammy H.


Frisco, TX

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience with special needs children that range from 5years of age to 13 years of age. I have been in a class room unit of severely handicapped children. I have cared directly for down syndrome, severely disabled non mobile, and ADHD special needs children. My title was a paraprofessional for disabled children. I have...
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Aundrea L.


Plano, TX

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I am a current senior at Baylor University. I am majoring in special needs education and will graduate in May 2023. As a student at Baylor, I am currently an intern in a self-contained special education classroom. I have also babysat with many families that have kids with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, ED, ID, etc. I am also a...
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Miranda R.


Plano, TX

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a fully certified Registered behavior technician and I have worked with children and teens with varying mental disorders from Down syndrome to Autism. I currently work in a clinic that offers ABA services for children with autism, and it has been an amazing experience. I have an associates degree in early childhood...
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Lauren R.


Frisco, TX

$25-29/hr8 yrs exp

BCBA Looking For Temporary Work

I have been in ABA for 8 years and a BCBA for two years. I specialize with ages 2-6, and love play based approach's. I have mostly worked with autism, but also have experience with ODD, ADHD, Down syndrome and neurological and developmental delays. I'm fun, upbeat and know most AAC devices, and can do light teaching with my ABA...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Melissa, TX

Terra M.

5.0

She cares of a physically-disabled individual, from transportation to appointments and running errands through specific characteristics displayed during medical emergencies, her ability to adapt to situational changes, her ever-present calmness and amicability, etc.

- Care member

Jennifer C.

5.0

Jen has not only cared for me in the past but also my two pups! Twice I have had a surgeries that left me bed ridden and in need of someone's assistance. Jen made sure I was comfortable with ice and heat packs, kept on top of my medications, prepared food, kept up with the house, ran to the store,...

- Candice N.

Kelvin J.

5.0

Kelvin is energetic and polite and I will hire him again!

- Lee A.

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