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Special needs caregivers in Cedar Falls, IA

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Lily G.


Cedar Falls, IA

$11-16/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi, I'm Lily! I have a passion for advocating for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves. My work experience is lengthy (for my age) when it comes to people who live with disabilities. I spent 5 years assisting/caring/transporting adults who have developmental delays, brain injuries, and mental illnesses. This also...
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Amanda M.


Cedar Falls, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Tutor

I babysat three children at a time in high school, 4 months old, 4 years old, and 6 years old. I was raised on a ranch, cooking, cleaning, and caring for my two younger sisters and our pets. I worked at summer camp two years ago with kids from second through twelfth grade. I interned at my high school teaching third, fifth, and...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna K.


Cedar Falls, IA

$15-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am in the process of changing my career to working with children with special needs. I have worked with elderly, children, special needs, and animals but specifically children with special needs is where I feel I thrive. I am more than happy to look after children without special needs as well of course! I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hey there! My name is Marlie and I am a sophomore in college currently. I have worked with all sorts of children ranging from newborns, toddlers, school aged, and special needs! I adore children and have 5 siblings whom I have watched grow up and have loved every minute. I also live pets and would love to help out in that area...
Marlie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Rainee G.


Waterloo, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love working with children and have worked in two day cares. I currently work for the Waterloo schools as a para with children with special needs. I am working on my masters degree in theology and eventually want to be a children's pastor.
Rainee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rainee works with two of our special needs children and has done a wonderful job."

Heather B.

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Rainee G.


Waterloo, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available for Part Time in Waterloo Iowa

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I work at a care facility with people with special needs. I love what I do and have also been taking some classes on special education development.
4.0
"Wwill use Rainee part time as needed."

Carla G.

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Kelly M.


Waterloo, IA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver; Art/Life/People Enthusiast

I have worked in the direct care field for 20 years. My certifications include: - CPR -First Aid -CNA The spectrum of care I provide spans from infancy to End of life; my work has taken me in a variety of caring communities. I have worked in multiple facility settings, to private home care, and sat vigil for Hospice...
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Elizabeth K.


Waterloo, IA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Passionate Caretaker Here To Serve

I have been involved in caretaking for individuals with disabilities and elder care through a job at a home health agency in the past. I have also cared for friends and relatives. I am very passionate about the well-being of all all people and have studied in order to provide optimal care. I work gig jobs exclusively. This...
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Kiersten P.


Readlyn, IA

$13/hr3 yrs exp

Craft Encourager

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love kids. I'm still at the age where I'm not ready to have my own kids so I'd love to take care of yours. I'm a night owl so feel free to have a late date night or even a weekend getaway. I have worked with kids who have special needs and am very...
Kiersten can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!"

Alexa K.

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Audrey K.


Waterloo, IA

$13-24/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've gained numerous experiences with people of varying needs including but not limited to three years with the Spectrum Project ( a Saturday morning program with k-12 students of varying needs with drama, movement, music and art experiences), field experiences offered through my university, and teaching art classes in...
5.0
"Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do...

Sue P.

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Jaylie R.


Shell Rock, IA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a 25-year-old gal from Iowa (recently relocated to Holland) who considers herself reliable, patient and energetic with about 9 years of experience caring for children from newborns to teenagers, including special needs. I worked at a daycare & preschool during my high school years and have been a babysitter for...
Jaylie can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jaylie is wonderful around all types of people, young and old. She lights up the room and many are drawn to her. To know her is to love her."

Cindy B.

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Katlyn M.


Reinbeck, IA

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter & Child Care Provider 5 Years Babysitting

Hello, I'm Katlyn! I'm a mother of 2 boys ( 7 & 9) and I live in Reinbeck. I have 12 years experience babysitting, nannying, and working in daycares. I've cared for children of nearly all ages, for friends and family, and it's something I'm very passionate about. I love the impact I can make on children's lives by being present...
Katlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shannon C.


Waterloo, IA

$8-13/hr1 yrs exp

Hey I'm Shan and I have about a year of experience with adult care but have experience from taking care of a child with special needs and I feel like that would help me take care of you or your loved ones.
Shannon can also help with: Transportation, dementia, light cleaning, errands, meal prep

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cedar Falls, IA

Rainee G.

5.0

Rainee works with two of our special needs children and has done a wonderful job.

- Heather B.

Rainee G.

4.0

Wwill use Rainee part time as needed.

- Carla G.

Kiersten P.

5.0

She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!

- Alexa K.

Audrey K.

5.0

Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do his chores, etc. She is very kind...

- Sue P.

Jaylie R.

5.0

Jaylie was such a blessing to our family!! My 4 year old son and 2 year old daughter fell in love with her the moment she walked through the door!! She was dependable, flexible, caring, energetic, and most of all- she was super loving to the kids! One of THE best babysitters we have ever hired!!

- Jenny C.

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