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Libby B.


Huxley, IA

$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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I am a Christian-Catholic 48-year-old woman. I enjoy fulfilling the caregiver role, as it was my responsibility to do so at a very young age of 9. As the eldest grandchild of a large farming family, I cared for younger siblings/cousins, prepared meals, and cleaned house. Throughout my life I have been blessed with jobs in which...
Libby can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Ginger M.


Ames, IA

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empathetic, Caring, Funny, Reliable, Patient Caregiver

17 years experience in nannying for multiple families long term ages infants to 18 years old that also includes working with twins for two different families, as well as, special needs care for children who were autistic, special needs, and/or ADHD.
Ginger can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Teresa E.


Ames, IA

$14-19/hr

Family Provider. To Be Of Service To All Your Family Needs Is My Passion.

I am creative, organizational and orderly when caring for a family. I provide all services so a family can come together at the end of a day with all household responsibilities handled, meals prepared, home ready to enjoy. All the while providing a safe and nurturing environment for the kiddos. I am very good at what I do and...
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Taylor K.


Ames, IA

$14-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Taylor (23) and I am a caregiver in Ames/Ankeny/Des Moines and surrounding areas. I've had experience with children of all ages-including special needs-and pets. I grew up caring for children within my family, from newborns to middle school age, and started babysitting outside of my family around age 16. I'd...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kadence H.


Ames, IA

$23/hr • 5 yrs exp

My name is Kadence! It is great to virtually meet you! I am a 20-year-old professional nanny. I have extended experience with preschool aged children, school aged children, and especially children with special needs! My previous job was as a site suprivisor overseeing a before and after school program for around 50 kids ages 3...
Kadence can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
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Rose P.


Ames, IA

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'd love to help out and see if I'm a good fit for your family! I'm a student at Iowa State studying kinesiology, I am CPR and first-aid certified, I have my own transportation, and I have over 6 years of babysitting experience. I also have over 5 years of professional experience working with in the aquatics and recreation...
Rose can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Abbigail B.


Ames, IA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Full-Time Summer Nanny

I am currently looking for a full-time summer nanny position! I have experience babysitting and currently work at a direct care facility for kids with special needs.
Abbigail can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I am currently a nursing student at dmacc! I am looking to expand my experience by assisting those with intellectual challenges.
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Arianne D.


Ames, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi im Arianne! I love children and have been babysitting since I was 13 but I also helped my aunt in her in-home daycare on the summers that I was not in school for 4 years. I babysat for many families in my home town and I still babysit for a few of them that are still having babies. I have nannied for a family that had 6 kids...
Arianne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Adrianna S.


Ames, IA

$10/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adrianna and I am a sophomore at Iowa State majoring in psychology with an interest in child psychology and a minor in human development family studies. I love being with kids and have worked with kids and people with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts and activities like drawing, going to parks, playing...
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Akela S.


Boone, IA

$13-18/hr • 6 yrs exp

Nanny/ Baby Sitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Akela. I am currently Studying Choral Music Education at the University. I have worked with Children for 6 years now. I am currently the Choral Assistant for the Children's Choir at University and will continue in the fall. This summer I will have be working one week at a Music camp for grades 1-9. In the past...
Akela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd. "

Sandi T.

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Occasional evening and weekend

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with an Endorsement in Special Education.
4.0
"Thorough; conscientious; prompt; good communication; plans ahead; flexible; understanding of needs of individual and excellent team player. New to our team and enjoying the relationship unfold."

Linda M.

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Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse.
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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Kenza, an 20-year-old Ankeny high graduate. I am currently an after school nanny for an 10-year-old who is on the spectrum and semi-verbal. I've been at said job for 2. 5 years now. I'm also a direct support professional at Easter Seals Camp, where i've worked for nearly 2 years! I'm currently looking for another...
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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Erin. I live in Ankeny, Iowa. I have a BA in Child Development from Rowan University. I have experience with children ranging from infancy to teenage including ones on the spectrum and other special needs. I do have my own car with a great driving record. I do not drink/smoke and am pet friendly.
Erin can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!"

Mikayla K.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Currently teaching at Pleasantville Elementary School while living in West Des Moines. I am a special education teacher for grades pre-k through sixth grade. Looking for occasional babysitting hours and to allow parents with children who have special needs an opportunity to get out without stress.
5.0
"Rhini cared for our one year old son and we absolutely loved her! She was easy to communicate with, punctual, and cleaned up before we got home. We are definitely going to hire her again!"

Emily F.

I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Katie can also help with: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands & more
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Katie and I just moved to the Des Moines area for my fiancé job at the fire department. I am a preschool teacher in Johnston. I have 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2 years experience as a daycare coordinator for a center for kids and adults. I have a BA...
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Shelby L.


Ankeny, IA

$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Responsible Part Time Summer Babysitter

I'm almost 25 years old. I am very experienced with children of all ages. I previously worked as a Para-educator at an elementary school, working 1 on 1 with special needs kiddos. I was a para for 3 years. I also worked with minor age clients who have special needs in the home as well as the community, and have about 2 years of...
Shelby can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Huxley, IA

Akela S.

5.0

Akela did a wonderful job of caring for our dogs. She quickly won the trust of our skittish Australian shepherd.

- Sandi T.

Katie J.

4.0

Thorough; conscientious; prompt; good communication; plans ahead; flexible; understanding of needs of individual and excellent team player. New to our team and enjoying the relationship unfold.

- Linda M.

Erin M.

5.0

Great caregiver and treated us all like family. Very dependable and not afraid to tackle any request we had. Always uplifting and very caring. 10/10 would recommend for anybody who needs an extra friendly face around the house to help with all needs!!

- Mikayla K.

Rhini A.

5.0

Rhini cared for our one year old son and we absolutely loved her! She was easy to communicate with, punctual, and cleaned up before we got home. We are definitely going to hire her again!

- Emily F.

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