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Special needs caregivers in Carter Lake, IA

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Jennifer O.


Carter Lake, IA

$10-30/hr

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Hi there! I am a mother of two and lifelong compassionate caregiver. I have a background in childcare, working with children and adults with special needs as well as cosmetology which has taught me many important skills and lessons about attention to details and understanding others needs. I take pride in being organized and...
Jennifer can also help with: Transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Elizabeth Ann B.


Omaha, NE

$15-18/hr • 12 yrs exp

Nanny For Children Of All Ages

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a warm and engaging environment where children feel safe and loved. I believe in open communication with parents, ensuring that they're...
Elizabeth Ann can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz was SO amazing with my two babies! They had a blast and she was wonderful to work with! I absolutely recommend her to anyone and will be using her every time from here in out!"

Katherine L.

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Camryn L.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...
Camryn can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!"

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Katie T.


Omaha, NE

$14-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie. I have experience working with children of all ages and with a range of different disabilities. I am also CPR certified and know American Sign Language. I've worked with children for over 10 years now, working as a Para at Titan Hill elementary school, at a daycare, doing in-home nannying, and volunteer...
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Payton H.


Omaha, NE

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a well-developed background working with children, although out high school I worked for a Daycare called shooting for the stars in Omaha, NE. Durning this time, I worked with infants to school age children every day. I also have worked at various summer camps for an organization called Dream Foundation. In this program,...
Payton can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
5.0
"Payton is capable, loving, and nurturing. She is open to learning your parenting style and is is willing to do whatever needs to be done for your little one when they are in her care. Our youngest daughter is considered medically fragile and has a ng tube....

Brandy D.

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Kelsey S.


Omaha, NE

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Isabelle R.


Omaha, NE

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

College Student In Back Bay Looking For Newborn/Infant Nannying Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am looking for one-time babysitting jobs for the nights and weekends. I have a wide range of experience including newborns, multiples, special needs, tutoring, accommodating pets, cleaning, meal prep, odd jobs, and just typical babysitting of kids aged infant-teenager. I love babies and taking care of kids - their...
Isabelle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We couldn't be happier! Isabelle made sure to come by and introduce herself to our kiddo and dogs so that they'd be more comfortable with her while we were out. Our kiddo loved her, and we were amazed when our not so social pup warmed up to her very quickly. She's...

Christian L.

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Ashley R.


Council Bluffs, IA

$25-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

Ashleys Helping Hands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in healthcare for 20yrs, specifically special needs children; autism, adhd, cancer, TBI etc, as well as with elderly; hospice, pcp, stroke and TBI patients. To add, I have worked as a para for 10 years and have my ECE. I am experienced! However, most importantly I do this because I want to make a difference in...
5.0
"Ashley took care of my dog, Maggie, while I was out of town. She did an amazing job! I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely be asking her to help with Maggie again."

Kadee R.

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Sydni S.


Omaha, NE

$14-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have 2+ years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, mainly with the elderly. I do have experience babysitting my 4-year-old niece as well as, occasionally babysitting my neighbor's kids. They are two boys aged 7 and 5. I have over 6 years experience working with special needs, caring for my adult cousin with Down Syndrome....
Sydni can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Key J.


Omaha, NE

$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Very Experienced & Passionate Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very loving and passionate nanny with lots of experience! I grew up volunteering in Sunday school daycare from the ages of 9-14. Following that, I worked in my godmother's daycare all throughout high school, later worked at another daycare as a lead teacher then moved to an elementary school as a kindergarten para teacher...
Key can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Samantha K.


Omaha, NE

$17-18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hi! My name is Sam and I am 19 years old! I am currently a student at UNO and am on the Swim and Dive team as a diver! I have 6 years of childcare experience. I've nannied 4 kids at a variety ages, worked in a daycare, and have many babysitting experiences. I can also work with children with special needs if needed and am...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Layla A.


Omaha, NE

$33/hr • 4 yrs exp

I have extensive experience working with kids that have special needs as well as multiples whether it be twins or young kids close in age. I absolutely love working with kids as it is such an amazing time in their lives to be part of. My favorite part about working in childcare is making connections with kids and their families...
Hi, I am Ari! I am 18 years old. My grandma had a stroke back in 2016. I check on her once in a while and love spending time with her! My great grandma need helps and has very poor memory. I love to help out and love my elderly! I take pride in taking care of people.
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Alish C.


Bellevue, NE

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is A-Lish, and I have been in this field for over 10 years. Caring for children is my passion, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for every child I work with. I have extensive experience with children of all ages, including those with disabilities such as autism and Down...
Alish can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Cole H.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi families! My name is Cole and I am so excited to potentially get to care for your kid(s). I have a big heart for children, especially those with special needs. For the past 7 years I have worked with special needs kiddos at a campground. During this time we just get to have loads of fun and create lasting friendships. I hope...
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Taylor S.


Omaha, NE

$19-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant with 4 years of hands-on experience providing personalized, compassionate care in home settings. I specialize in assisting with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal prep, medication reminders, mobility support, and companionship. I've worked closely with both elderly clients...
Taylor can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

I'm a mother of 3, with background experience from infants to special needs. Prior to my kids starting school, I was over and operator of Above and Beyond childcare. Many references available upon request.
Leigha can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Samantha J.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

I am an occupational therapist full time during the day at Immanual Medical Center and have a long history of providing nanny services throughout college. I am CPR/BLS certified. Throughout my years as an OT I have worked with so many different types of people, including children with special needs and seniors with dementia. I...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, dementia, respite care, home modification, hospice services
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Yulissa E.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Yuli and I love what I do :) I've worked in childcare for over 4 years, was a volunteer camp counselor before then and have babysat since the age of 13. I'm patient, kind and responsible. References can be provided if needed! I currently am a FT nanny for an awesome family (M-F 8-5:30pm) but I'm looking to do...
Yulissa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Juliette Z.


Council Bluffs, IA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Summer Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Juliette. I have a passion working with children and special needs people. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and children in day cares as well as preschoolers at a Christian school. Along with this experience I have taken some Early Childhood Development classes which has helped give me better knowledge...
Juliette can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carter Lake, IA

Elizabeth Ann B.

5.0

Liz was SO amazing with my two babies! They had a blast and she was wonderful to work with! I absolutely recommend her to anyone and will be using her every time from here in out!

- Katherine L.

Camryn L.

5.0

Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!

- Care member

Payton H.

5.0

Payton helped with household duties and primarily watching our 1 year old daughter. She was always eager to help in whatever way possible. We happened to go through a move while she was helping us and I am so glad we had her! Payton is a genuine person who truly cares about children. She is patient...

- Heidi L.

Isabelle R.

5.0

We couldn't be happier! Isabelle made sure to come by and introduce herself to our kiddo and dogs so that they'd be more comfortable with her while we were out. Our kiddo loved her, and we were amazed when our not so social pup warmed up to her very quickly. She's a great communicator, very warm and...

- Christian L.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley is one of the most dependable and reliable people I have found on care.com. She loves my kids just as her own! My toddler (17mo) is on oxygen and has some medical needs that need to be looked after and she wasn't afraid at all. She helped with his oxygen use, monitoring his monitors, getting...

- Sierra H.

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