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

38 special needs caregivers are listed in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Raemi S.


Hiawatha, IA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Mama

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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, patient and creative. I'm looking for a job that is consistent. I started working with kids when I was in my 20's. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my daughter, who is blind with special needs, read, paint, swim and dance. One thing you should know about me is I am honest...
Raemi can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kayleen T.


Marion, IA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

I have been a CNA since 2011. I have absolutely LOVED working with seniors as well as working in a group home with adults with intellectual disabilities since 2013. I have helped individuals who are diagnosed with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and many more! I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living, and home...
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Alissa A.


Marion, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Caregiver Including Special Needs Children.

I am a stay at home mother to my 2. 5-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activists, lots of fun and all meals if needed. I am fully vaccinated, practice gentle parenting and absolutely love working with kids! I have a severely disabled/special needs...
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Robyn C.


Marion, IA

$11-16/hr10 yrs exp

Newborns Are My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I did childcare out of my home for over 15yrs. I started taking care of the children when they were newborns until they were old enough to be at there homes alone. I would take care of several children from the same families. Then in 2009 my daughter had my first grandchild Charlotte. She was born with many special needs. I have...
Robyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Sydney L.


Marion, IA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With Lots Of Experience With Kids And Animals

I recently started working at school with kids who have special needs or behavior problems. I have worked at a local Daycare right out of High School so I have experience with working with different ages all at once. I am looking for a nanny job for the summer! And random babysitting jobs that can go into next school year.
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alicia W.


Marion, IA

$22-32/hr4 yrs exp

I started working with kids when my little sister was born in 2004 (I was a young teen). Since then, I've been a mother to 3 stepkids (16, 19 & 22) and to my elementary daughter. I've worked at a daycare as a teen, and I am currently employed at my daughter's school, working directly with elementary students with behaviors or...
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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
Christopher can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time,...

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Nicole K.


Tiffin, IA

$15-25/hr

Responsible And Energentic Caregiver

Hello! At heart, I am a very organized, patient, and caring person. I find joy in caring for others and making their lives easier and happier. I am currently completing my degree in Elementary Education and would like to add an endorsement in Special Education some day! Although, I don't have experience caring for an individual...
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Lisette C.


Coralville, IA

$20/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I have been sharing my passion, love and time with those with special needs for years now and have been blessed to make a difference in someone's life's. I felt like God has done a lot for us why not give others hope and love? I love taking care of people in need, be there and put myself in their shoes. I feel like if there is...
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Madeline V.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Family Oriented Older Sis :)

Hey, my name is Madeline! I am a student at the University. I have a larger family, with 5 siblings. Growing up I started to babysit my younger siblings around 13 years old. I really enjoyed my last nannying gig, I cared for 3 younger brothers; we spent the summer playing in their yard, working on schoolwork as they were...
Madeline can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Clari K.


Coralville, IA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Clari

My name is Clari . Healthcare is my passion and being able to help someone caring for special needs and make their day/lives better brings me much joy and peace. Though I haven't been getting paid for healthcare work for a long time, but I've been taking care of family members my whole life that required much care. I would love...
Hi there! My name is Emily and I love caring for children. I have experience with my nephew with Autism. He is currently 7 and non verbal. I also babysit my coworkers baby since he was born who is now 6 months old. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Leann B.


Amana, IA

$10-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Are The Sweetest in The World!

My family was a foster family. When I was 9 was when I first helped with a special needs child. He passed away a year later because if a seizure. A few years later my family received my foster sister who was severely special needs. She had a feeding tube and lots of meds that I had to learn and administer. I also have taken care...
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Sabra C.


North Liberty, IA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 3 years of experience, including being a camp counselor for 2 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help take care of pets. I have experience working with special needs kids and am going to college to be a special education teacher. I love doing arts and crafts and swimming.
Sabra can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I love kids and was certified to teach special education for nine years. I worked 1:1 with a boy with autism in Brooklyn, NY and learned the Sonrise program during that time. I am very patient, understanding and caring.
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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
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Amy E.


North Liberty, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 22 years of experience teaching students with special needs. I have a masters in special education. I have been a nanny for the last year for a toddler and a caregiver for an elementary aged boy with autism for the past 8 months. I was also a afterschool caregiver for a 5-year-old boy for a year. I am very responsible and...

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