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34 special needs caregivers are listed in Cedar Rapids, IA

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Cedar Rapids, IA

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Madisyn M.


Hiawatha, IA

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

I Strive To Make People Smile

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I am currently attending Kirkwood Community College online towards a degree in Business Management. I also have a kitty named Elora so I am pet-friendly to all animals! I mostly have experience taking care of elderly with and without dementia as well as dependent adults with special needs. Although this is my main work...
Madisyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alissa A.


Marion, IA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving And Fun In-home Child Care Provider

I am a stay at home mother to my 3-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activities, 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 brother...
Alissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

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...
Hello, I'm an oto nurse and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including special needs. I'm looking to care for littles on my days off. I am comfortable with furbabies, driving, and light housekeeping! Please let me know if you have questions :)
Kailee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

Special Needs Care

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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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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, 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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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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