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Find special needs caregivers in Council Bluffs, IA that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Council Bluffs, IA

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Council Bluffs, IA

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Ashley R.


Council Bluffs, IA

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Ashleys Helping Hands

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in healthcare for 20yrs, specifically special needs children; autism, adhd, cancer, TBI etc, as well as with elderly; hospice, pcp, stroke and TBI patients. To add, I have worked as a para for 10 years and have my ECE. I am experienced! However, most importantly I do this because I want to make a difference in...
5.0
"Ashley took care of my dog, Maggie, while I was out of town. She did an amazing job! I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely be asking her to help with Maggie again."

Kadee R.

Hi, I am Ari! I am 18 years old. My grandma had a stroke back in 2016. I check on her once in a while and love spending time with her! My great grandma need helps and has very poor memory. I love to help out and love my elderly! I take pride in taking care of people.
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Rachel H.


Council Bluffs, IA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Evening Childcare- From Your Local Sunday School Teacher And Self-proclaimed Favorite Aunt

Are you a busy parent, trying to find a moment to breathe between the chaos of your schedule? Let me help by picking your child up from school. We can run errands for you, work on homework, maybe even cook dinner or do the laundry. I'm a 28-year-old with extra time on my hands after work and would love to take on some of your...
Rachel can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Gracie B.


Council Bluffs, IA

$15-18/hr6 yrs exp

I Hope To Find The Family That I Can Benefit Most! We Take Care Of Each Other!

I'd describe my personality as open minded, accommodating and bubbly! I like working with kids because it gives me the time to learn each individual separately! Learning each child not only helps them but helps me approach certain situations or simply teaches me how to interact with them. I have worked with special needs,...
Gracie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

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Juliette Z.


Council Bluffs, IA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Summer Position

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Juliette. I have a passion working with children and special needs people. I have experience working with infants, toddlers and children in day cares as well as preschoolers at a Christian school. Along with this experience I have taken some Early Childhood Development classes which has helped give me better knowledge...
Juliette can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hi! I'm Jossilyn. I'm 19-year-old. I hope you choose me to be your sitter because I'm very good with kids and animals, as I have had multiple animals all throughout my life such as dogs, ferrets, guinea pigs, birds, fish, snails, turtles, etc.,. I also have 3 brothers and they're all special needs, so if you have special needs...
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Camryn L.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!"

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Payton H.


Omaha, NE

$15-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver, Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have a well-developed background working with children, although out high school I worked for a Daycare called shooting for the stars in Omaha, NE. Durning this time, I worked with infants to school age children every day. I also have worked at various summer camps for an organization called Dream Foundation. In this program,...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
5.0
"Payton helped with household duties and primarily watching our 1 year old daughter. She was always eager to help in whatever way possible. We happened to go through a move while she was helping us and I am so glad we had her! Payton is a genuine person who truly...

Heidi L.

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Kelsey S.


Omaha, NE

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Shannon S.


Bellevue, NE

$14-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Teen Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with all ages and all types of children. I have worked at a daycare, and providing in home care to individuals with special needs. I am going to college and playing softball and majoring in Special Education and Physical Ed. I also help coach softball. I volunteer with children and have been babysitting...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased."

Kyna M.

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Patty D.


Bellevue, NE

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently retired from social work working with adults with developmental disabilities for 35 years. I am a compassionate caring and responsible, reliable person. I am CPR and first aid certified. Up to date on recipient rights and blood born pathogens. I am looking for part time work during the week in the day time. I can...
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Jaden L.


Bellevue, NE

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am currently a lead preschool teacher at a Montessori school and absolutely love it. I have a huge passion for kids and being a part of watching them grow and develop. I have taken care of kids of all ages, from newborn till 12 years old. I also have experience caring for children with special needs and used to be a...
Jaden can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Bridgett C.


Omaha, NE

$14-17/hr10 yrs exp

Creighton Med Student Who Loves Kids And Is Learning To Earn A Little Extra Cash

I have more than 14 years of experience babysitting and nannying children of all ages and spent 2 years working with children with special needs at Children's Hospital of Colorado. I am now a medical student at Creighton University. I am mostly interested in occasional, part-time babysitting services given my busy medical school...
Bridgett can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Katherine G.


Omaha, NE

$15/hr5 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a I was growing up I started to babysit for people at my church which fostered my passion for caring for children. I'm a creative and friendly individual with five years of experience as a childcare provider. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and enjoy playing various games with children, including outdoor sports,...
Katherine can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jean N.


Bellevue, NE

$12-22/hr

Senior. Care / Dementia Care / In Home Support

I am a retired RN. I have 40 yrs of Caregiving Experience . I am familiar with caring for a person with dementia & the challenges involved. I worked as a group home DSP for Mosaic of Omaha & also as an Extended Family Home Provider for an adult with Behavioral Issues & Special Needs . I am comfortable caring for pets , doing...
Jean can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, hospice services & more
Hi there! I am a mother of two and lifelong compassionate caregiver. I have a background in childcare, working with children and adults with special needs as well as cosmetology which has taught me many important skills and lessons about attention to details and understanding others needs. I take pride in being organized and...
Jennifer can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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Cole H.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi families! My name is Cole and I am so excited to potentially get to care for your kid(s). I have a big heart for children, especially those with special needs. For the past 7 years I have worked with special needs kiddos at a campground. During this time we just get to have loads of fun and create lasting friendships. I hope...
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Sheila B.


Bellevue, NE

$20-50/hr20 yrs exp

Miss Sheila, Reliable And Caring Childcare Provider

Hi! My name is Sheila and I've been in childcare for over 20+ years. I've owned and managed several In home Daycare's, as well as been a Nanny, Babysitter and Mother's helper for several families. Taking care of children has always been a passion of mine. I have specialized in Toddlers, specifically early developmental stages....
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Samantha K.


Omaha, NE

$17-18/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!

Hi! My name is Sam and I am 19 years old! I am currently a student at UNO and am on the Swim and Dive team as a diver! I have 6 years of childcare experience. I've nannied 4 kids at a variety ages, worked in a daycare, and have many babysitting experiences. I can also work with children with special needs if needed and am...
Samantha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rachael F.


Bellevue, NE

$20/hr3 yrs exp

In Need For Childcare During The Summer Break?

I'd describe my personality as outgoing, fun, laid back I like working with kids because they are fun, I like to give extra support to help them grow and learn, give the parents some time to focus on themselves and work if needed. I'm looking for a job that helps me with extra income through the summer when school is out...
Rachael can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Council Bluffs, IA

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley is one of the most dependable and reliable people I have found on care.com. She loves my kids just as her own! My toddler (17mo) is on oxygen and has some medical needs that need to be looked after and she wasn't afraid at all. She helped with his oxygen use, monitoring his monitors, getting...

- Sierra H.

Camryn L.

5.0

Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!

- Care member

Payton H.

5.0

Payton helped with household duties and primarily watching our 1 year old daughter. She was always eager to help in whatever way possible. We happened to go through a move while she was helping us and I am so glad we had her! Payton is a genuine person who truly cares about children. She is patient...

- Heidi L.

Shannon S.

4.0

Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased.

- Kyna M.

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