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Chassie B.


West Des Moines, IA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Chassie, and I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience in providing exceptional care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for those I care for. I have worked with families in various capacities,...
Chassie can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, companionship & more
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Vanessa H.


West Des Moines, IA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

My name is Vanessa, I'm 25 years old. I have been working as an occupational therapist assistant for 2 years, and currently in grad school to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy. I have been a caregiver since I was 14 years old, beginning with children in my own family. It is because of my passion for caring for others that...
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Rachel S.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Speech Therapist

Hello. I am a speech therapist by trade. I have experience working with both children and adults. I have experience both personally and professionally with autism diagnoses I currently specialize in dementia care and neurological disorders. I am comfortable with transfer and personal care needs. If I don't know how to complete a...
Hello! My name is Angelina, I am 19 years old, I have CPR training through Roosevelt high, I have a 9-year-old sister who is disabled and is in a wheelchair, I helped her daily with her oxygen, epilepsy, and more, as well as a little brother! I love working with kids. I also love getting crafty! I also can clean, cook, meal...
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Molly R.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Providing Excellent Care & Support.

Hello, I have 7 years of professional experience with disable adults & the special needs community. I am currently employed as a direct support supervisor for a group home that assists disabled adults with special needs/variety of intellectual disorders. I am currently looking for a second employment to better support my...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, meal prep, errands, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Katie can also help with: Personal care, meal prep, respite care, transportation, light cleaning, errands & more
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Mary K.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Infant/toddler/preschool Interventionist

I have a Bachelor's degree in child development with a career in early childhood intervention. I currently work with preschoolers with special needs.
Mary can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Brianna K.


Urbandale, IA

$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Bri and I am a nursing student at the University of Iowa. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years and have experience in long term, skilled, and memory care. I also have experience caring for individuals with special needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Sydney H.


Urbandale, IA

$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Kennadie D.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Child Care, Nanny, Babysitter

Hello! During the school months, I am currently employed as a special education associate within the Johnston Community School District. I am seeking a nanny/babysitting jobs to fill up my summer, and my spare time! Professionally, I have a background in aiding those with special needs and/or behavioral needs. Academically, I am...
Kennadie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mikayla S.


Clive, IA

$25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
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Emily M.


Grimes, IA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist

I work full time as an outpatient pediatric speech language pathologist for children ages birth to 21 years of age. Working with children is my passion and I strive to make strong bonds/relationships with those I work with and care for in order to make sure the child (and family) feels comfortable and safe. I have 5 years...
Emily can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sophia K.


Waukee, IA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have worked with children of all ages, my most frequent ages are infants and preschoolers. I am working towards my bachelors degree in psychology and currently work with children with special needs.
Sophia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maddison R.


Waukee, IA

$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Maddison: Fun, Creative Pediatric OT Seeking Weekend Childcare Opportunities

Hello! My name is Maddison and I work full-time as a registered and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I earned my masters degree in 2022 after completing 7 years of education, during which I worked part-time with children who have special needs. I am fun and creative and know how to individualize activities to the...
Maddison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alivia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a caregiver who loves working with those with special needs. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals Iowa as a camp counselor for those with special needs. I learned about lifts and transfers, monitoring seizures, communication devices, some ASL, personal cares, and more. Each person is different and it is important to...
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Madison V.


Waukee, IA

$17-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general! I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
Madison can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Della S.


West Des Moines, IA

$16-49/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi there, I'm Della! I have had no education or special training to care for people with special needs! However, I currently care for a disabled man one night a week and am happy to provide him as a reference. I'm reliable, optimistic and reasonably intelligent . I'm very good at caring for people and I'm very fit and capable of...
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Gracie S.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly + Bright

My name's Gracie, but I go by Ace. I'm a 24 y/o, artist & server - local to Des Moines! I started babysitting (on the books:) when I was 14 & since then I have become a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, & a Respite Care Provider for kids with Special Needs. All that to say - whatever the scenario it is that you need help...
Gracie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary K.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and I am a licensed occupational therapy assistant. I have 8 years of experience as a child development specialist with infants and toddlers with special, and I am in my second year as a paraprofessional with children aged 3-5 years who have IEPs and special needs. I am a mother...
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Brittney C.


Windsor Heights, IA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am CPR Certified, detail oriented, proactive, responsible, thoughtful, patient, and pleasant. I am married with 2 bonus children, 3 fur babies, and 2 turtles in which all I adore. When I'm not working, I spend my time relaxing with the people I love.

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