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Special needs caregivers in Coralville, IA

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Calee T.


Coralville, IA

$20/hr

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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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Lisette C.


Coralville, IA

$20/hr • 7 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/hr • 4 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: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
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Special Needs Care

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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-20/hr

Fun Caregive!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with people who have special needs for 5 years now. I have a passion for working with those for those with special needs because they think so differently and there is never a boring moment with them. Last summer, I worked at Camp Courageous. Camp is a place for people of all ages and ability levels. I worked...
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"Greta is as genuine as they come. We couldn't be happier with finding her- we feel like we hit the jackpot! She will be starting with us in a few weeks, so I can not comment on her care-taking skills yet-however our son was all smiles around her when we...

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Sabra C.


North Liberty, IA

$15-50/hr • 3 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth B.


Iowa City, IA

$14-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Sitter

Hi I'm Liza I have over 5 years of experience with working with kids and adults with special needs. I am a current senior at University of Iowa. I am majoring in Therapeutic recreation and hope to become an occupational therapist. I have worked as a private caregiver for multiple children with disabilities and really strive to...
I have about 4 years of experience providing care to individuals with special needs. Some populations/ diagnoses I've worked with: -Geriatrics/Adult: Settings: Nursing Home, Inpatient Psychiatry Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Dementia (primarily comfort focused: decreasing confusion/agitation, improving quality of...
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Hannah M.


Iowa City, IA

$16-30/hr

Care And Life Skills Development

I am a neurodivergent tutor who also works with life skills and daily support for special needs children and adults. Not only do I relate to operating in the world differently, but I've had lots of personal, life, and volunteer experience. Helping others flourish is my passion. I'd love to speak about what we can do to support...
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Hannah M.


Iowa City, IA

$15-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Vibrant And Experienced Care

Hello! I'm a tutor who also works with special needs and chronically ill kids, teens and adults. While my teaching is excellent, my encouragement and creativity is just as good! I've worked with kids my whole life and it's a passion of mine. I love creating positive memories and reinforcing their individuality, confidence and...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

My name is Kelsey and I am currently a student at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. I currently work at Hyvee in Iowa city. I have worked there for almost 3 years. I currently have experience with a coworker that has slight autism. In high school I was involved in an organization called Best Buddies. I also worked and helped with...
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Kailee D.


North Liberty, IA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

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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Madelyn V.


Iowa City, IA

$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hello, I'm Madelyn. I have been studying Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education for the past 3 years at UNI. I have recently decided to take a break from my schooling and move closer to my home town. I would love to find a nanny/caregiver position that offers a consistent weekly schedule. I have a reliable car...
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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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Kelly C.


Iowa City, IA

$18-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Caring Sitter With Behavior Technician Experiences

Hello! I am a Therapeutic Recreation major with a disability studies minor at the University of Iowa. I am pretty available Tuesday, Thurdays, and weekends I am super passionate about caring for kids and adults with (or without) disabilities since I was previously a behavior technician. Most of my school classes are virtual this...
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Evelyn P.


Iowa City, IA

$18-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Student Clinician

I worked with several different populations as part of my undergraduate work earning a B. A. in Communication Sciences and Disorder. I also worked for a year as a Behavior Technician at an autism center the year after undergrad.
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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Ada M.


Iowa City, IA

$24/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Ada.. I love caring for children and helping them grow and learn. I have been caring for children for the last eight years. I have done everything from occasional date night babysitting to full time nannying. I have watched up to four children at a time, ranging in age from eight months to 15 years. I have...
Ada can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth B.


Iowa City, IA

$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi - I'm currently a senior at the University of Iowa studying therapeutic recreation . I am offering special needs services and senior care, and household services. I have been a caregiver for 5+ years for elderly and people with disabilities. I am open to helping out with household errands and can cook, clean. I have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning, transportation
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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

House Cleaner And/or Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an enthusiastic and bubbly person. I have worked with people of all ages in my 6 years of experience. I have worked with many children and adults that have special needs. I also have a lot of experience cleaning houses for multiple families. I am very organized and professional.
Greta can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jordan S.


Iowa City, IA

$13-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, Understanding Nanny

Hello! I'm Jordan and I am a 22-year-old woman! I have an Associates degree from College, and years of nannying experience, both live-in and live-out with a wide range of ages and abilities. I have professional experience working with a foster family where I took care of many children cycling through their house from newborn all...

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