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Marla M.


Overland Park, KS

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
Marla can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Marla is very respectful and good with kids!"

Anne H.

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Sarah P.


Paola, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available 3

4.0

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Hi there! I'm Sarah! I am an experienced, passionate, dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience, both in full & part time roles as well as in various supervisory roles. Full Resume is available upon request. I love the disability community and always aim make the most of the time I spend with the people I serve. I am...
5.0
"Sarah worked for me at a residential program for young adults with disabilities. She is an exceptional caregiver. I would recommend her to any of my friends. She has a heart to take care of people and does it very well. She is extremely responsible and...

George W.

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Sarah P.


Paola, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dedicated Babysitter

Hi! I'm Sarah! I am an experienced caregiver ranging from infants to the elderly. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids and adults, with special needs care being my specialty. I am employed and just looking for some extra work here and there. I love kiddos and I'm certain would be an excellent fit for your date...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is a very dependable worker"

Madison S.

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Mariah L.


Overland Park, KS

$25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!"

Lauren B.

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Rachel B.


Stilwell, KS

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a professional nanny/babysitter and I take pride in providing exceptional care. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. My experience includes nannying/babysitting in-home for infants through age 12. In addition to nannying and babysitting, I have taught in the preschool setting for eight years teaching...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Rachel helped me last minute. She arrived on time and my boys really liked her. "

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Jordan C.


Lees Summit, MO

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have always worked within my church nursery growing up and have also worked for the state of Kansas through Labette Mental Health and also Riverton Mental Health with children who were special needs. I have worked part time as a teacher at the Goddard school with...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on time. She was comfortable and capable while taking care of my special needs son. I would highly recommend her."

Erin R.

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Diana B.


Olathe, KS

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am from Colombia, I am characterized by being a honest person, hard worker, respectful; with high degree of responsibility. I'm blessed to have two daughters, who are now 12 and 13 years old. A brief summary of my experience: I had worked where I was responsible for caring children between the ages of four months and 5 years...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"My kids adore Ms. Diana! She is punctual, professional, and energetic. We adore having her care for our children. "

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Rut P.


Grandview, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Does Anyone Needs A Nanny/Caregiver On Saturdays ?

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Rut (sounds like Root) I have been a full-time nanny for the past 6 years and am looking for a nanny/babysitting position. I am 28 years old and a college student. The families I have worked for have called me outgoing, creative, responsible and caring. I have experience with kids ages 3 months to 12 years. I also...
Rut can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Rut has worked with our family for the last 18 months and has provided excellent and exceptional care for my three children: 10 year old girl, 6 year old boy, and 4 year old autistic girl. Rut has become a part of our family. She has engaged our kids with fun and...

Dana J.

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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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Rocio S.


Grandview, MO

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have about 20 yrs of experience with children. I am also CPR, First Aid certified. I started babysitting with watching my brother, at age 13, watching my 6mon old cousin, and continued from there. Moving forward I have mostly worked with infants and toddlers. I've even been called, the baby whisperer. I love it, seeing them...
Rocio can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also very attentive, would color and draw with sidewalk chalk with my daughter, took my daughter outside every day...

Anne P.

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Macy S.


Overland Park, KS

$10-15/hr

Sweet Senior Care Giver

I have past experience with senior care through volunteering in nursing homes. I have also been a paraprofessional for special needs students, therefore I know how to deal with exceptional individuals. I would love to keep someone company and give them a helping hand!
Macy can also help with: Dementia, companionship, personal care
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Holly B.


East Lynne, MO

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Trust Worthy CNA

Looking for a part time or PRN style job. I am kind, caring, and hard working. CPR certified. I have 13 years experience in long term care. I have 3 year's experience in home health care. I am familiar and comfortable caring for adults with special needs, dementia, and Alzheimer's .
Holly can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

Worked with kids ages 0-15 for 6 years professionally in a day care, and preschool setting. Comfortable with all ages, and have some experience with children with special needs. I have been babysitting, and working with kids for 10 years professionally, and personally. I have a graduate degree in social work. I'm 27, and can...
Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Janean L.


Lees Summit, MO

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Love Kids!

I have experience with children with special needs. I have a son with high function Autism and have served in the Special Stars Program at Saddleback Church. I am comfortable with children who have special needs and require a higher level of care. I have an early childhood education degree and was formerly a Montessori School...
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Bria K.


Kansas City, MO

$23-25/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Child Caregiver

Hi! I am looking for a new family to work with either a couple nights a week or 40-45hrs a week. A bit about my background: I have a degree in elementary education and minored in child development. After 4 years as an educator, I switched to nannying where I gained valuable and life changing growth and experience working with...
Bria can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

I have four children ranging in ages from 25- 30. I have many years of child care experience, and experience with multiples. I also have experience teaching preschool as well as special needs preschool. Many years of volunteering in elementary, middle school and high school. I love reading, music, sports, dancing and the...
Michelle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Krystina E.


Overland Park, KS

$12-19/hr2 yrs exp

Get To Know Me!

Hi! I'm a student at KU, currently studying human biology with a concentration in applied behavioral sciences. Through this concentration, I get to study the development of disabilities, something I've been passionate about for years. I've worked with individuals with special needs through the peer tutoring program since 7th...
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Grace W.


Paola, KS

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and a preschool teacher. I currently teach social emotional development at an Early Learning center, but I'm looking for a part time job that will provide me some flexibility. I am Heartsaver certified in CPR, AED, and first aid. I am the middle child of 9 and work efficiently in fast...
Grace can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am a dedicated, compassionate, and experienced nanny with over 10 years of childcare experience, specializing in premature newborns, children with special needs, and families requiring travel support. I have a well-rounded background that includes working as a one-on-one special needs aide and a classroom assistant, where I...
Makayla can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Beth R.


Olathe, KS

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Educator With Extensive Experience

I am a public school special education preschool teacher and feel immense pride in seeing my students defy the odds every day! I have work with children diagnosed with autism, global developmental delays, ADD/ADHD, and apraxia of speech.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cleveland, MO

Marla M.

5.0

Marla was amazing with our almost 4 month old. Our daughter was all smiles when I got home, and Marla even got her to take 2 naps (she rarely naps for us)! HIGHLY recommend & will be hiring again!

- Laura S.

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah worked for me at a residential program for young adults with disabilities. She is an exceptional caregiver. I would recommend her to any of my friends. She has a heart to take care of people and does it very well. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy.

- George W.

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah was our long term sitter. She was amazing with our special needs daughter as well as our other 2 kiddos! Her love for kids have me the confidence to go out on date night and enjoy knowing my kids were safe in her care.

- Kaitlin V.

Mariah L.

5.0

Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!

- Lauren B.

Rachel B.

3.0

Rachel worked with my family for a couple of months. She was great with our infant son and a lovely person with good perspective on kids and motherhood. I was disappointed when she quit the job via text without proper notice. I thought we had a better relationship than that.

- Shantelle W.

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