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Find special needs caregivers in Boone, IA that you’ll love

12 special needs caregivers are listed in Boone, IA

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Boone, IA

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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

5.0

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & 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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Adrianna S.


Ames, IA

$10/hr1 yrs exp

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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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, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jewel S.


Ames, IA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter/ Housekeeper/ Tutor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jewel, and I am a 19-year-old pre-med biology major at Iowa State University. I have over three years of experience working with children, 5 to 9 years old being the age I work with the most, including some experience working with people with special needs. Other than my childcare job, I have also been a babysitter...
Jewel can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"The night went perfectly and Jewel was great."

Matthew S.

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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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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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
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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Teresa E.


Ames, IA

$14-19/hr

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

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...

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...

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