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15 special needs caregivers are listed in Ames, IA

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Ames, IA

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Teresa E.


Ames, IA

$14-19/hr

Family Provider. To Be Of Service To All Your Family Needs Is My Passion.

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I am creative, organizational and orderly when caring for a family. I provide all services so a family can come together at the end of a day with all household responsibilities handled, meals prepared, home ready to enjoy. All the while providing a safe and nurturing environment for the kiddos. I am very good at what I do and...
I am currently a nursing student at dmacc! I am looking to expand my experience by assisting those with intellectual challenges.
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Abbigail B.


Ames, IA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-Time Summer Nanny

I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny position! I have experience babysitting and currently work at a direct care facility for kids with special needs.
Abbigail can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Arianne R.


Ames, IA

$12-14/hr15 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing the growth and development of children. With over 15 years of experience, I have honed my skills in providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for kids aged 0 to 11. My patient, calm, and creative nature allows me to connect with children on a deep level, creating a...
Arianne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Adrianna S.


Ames, IA

$10/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adrianna and I am a sophomore at Iowa State majoring in psychology with an interest in child psychology and a minor in human development family studies. I love being with kids and have worked with kids and people with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts and activities like drawing, going to parks, playing...
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Ginger M.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic, Caring, Funny, Reliable, Patient Caregiver

17 years experience in nannying for multiple families long term ages infants to 18 years old that also includes working with twins for two different families, as well as, special needs care for children who were autistic, special needs, and/or ADHD.
Ginger can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Rose P.


Ames, IA

$18/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'd love to help out and see if I'm a good fit for your family! I'm a student at Iowa State studying kinesiology, I am CPR and first-aid certified, I have my own transportation, and I have over 6 years of babysitting experience. I also have over 5 years of professional experience working with in the aquatics and recreation...
Rose can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taylor K.


Ames, IA

$14-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor (23) and I am a caregiver in Ames/Ankeny/Des Moines and surrounding areas. I've had experience with children of all ages-including special needs-and pets. I grew up caring for children within my family, from newborns to middle school age, and started babysitting outside of my family around age 16. I'd...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kadence H.


Ames, IA

$23/hr5 yrs exp

My name is Kadence! It is great to virtually meet you! I am a 20-year-old professional nanny. I have extended experience with preschool aged children, school aged children, and especially children with special needs! My previous job was as a site suprivisor overseeing a before and after school program for around 50 kids ages 3...
Kadence can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel

Kayla R.


Ames, IA

$20-24/hr8 yrs exp

Part- Time Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey my name is Kayla! I recently moved back to Iowa from 7 years living in Orlando FL and working in Disney World. With 8 years of childcare experience, including 3 years as a preschool teacher, I've worked with all ages-from infants to school-age kids. I was a nanny for two amazing families, each with a special needs child,...
Kayla can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is awesome! She has 3 younger siblings and grew up with a mom that did daycare. She's great with kids and kids love her!"

Meghan M.

Jeremy C.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Qualifications

All of my special needs experience has come with children on the autism spectrum. Growing up I babysat for a family friend whose son was on the spectrum. My sister also has a son, who I have babysat, that is also on the spectrum. I believe that there is still much to be done to better understand autism. I believe we can find...

Madison G.


Ames, IA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Licensed Practical Nurse

I have worked in home care with children and am currently working in home care with adults. During the time working with home care I have worked with a broad range of mental, physical, developmental and behavioral disabilities. I enjoy the personal touch home care supplies and have a passion in watching the people I care for...
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Libby B.


Huxley, IA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

I am a Christian-Catholic 48-year-old woman. I enjoy fulfilling the caregiver role, as it was my responsibility to do so at a very young age of 9. As the eldest grandchild of a large farming family, I cared for younger siblings/cousins, prepared meals, and cleaned house. Throughout my life I have been blessed with jobs in which...
Libby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Akela. I am currently Studying Choral Music Education at the University. I have worked with Children for 6 years now. I am currently the Choral Assistant for the Children's Choir at University and will continue in the fall. This summer I will have be working one week at a Music camp for grades 1-9. In the past...
Akela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd. "

Sandi T.

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Susan Z.


Boone, IA

$14-18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

My husband, a retired educator, and I have 3 grown children. In 2017 I was hired by a family through care. com to care for their 4-month-old and her 3-year-old sister. I stayed with them until the spring of 2019 when they had another baby and Mom decided to stay home. I then worked as a special needs aid at Edwards Elementary...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep

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