Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Huxley, 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...

Shelby L.

$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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Chloe H.

Des Moines, IA

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! I've been working professionally as a CNA since 2018. I am state certified as a caregiver and BLS/First Aid trained. I have experience in both elderly communities and with children with special needs. I also have two littles of my own, who are my world! I currently work in a facility with children, and I really enjoy it!...

Olivia E.

Bondurant, IA

$16/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for many years. I first started out babysitting for family friends, neighbors, etc. I then was employed through Childserve to work with children and adults with special needs for almost 3 years. I have also worked with an 18-month-old to help with home physical therapy. I am going to school to become...

Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Sydney H.

$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...

Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

Debra M.

Grimes, IA

$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children and adults with special needs for 5 years. My experience was with people with Down Syndrome, autism, Schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, mild to severe MR, and more.

Hallie L.

$16-26/hr

Hello, my name is Hallie. I'm a second year nursing student. I Iove arts and crafts, being active, and going on adventures with kiddos of all ages. In high school I worked at Childserve and now I currently am working at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. I am also pet friendly and love all animals! Look forward to meeting your family:)

Natasha H.

$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

I've worked as a nanny for the last decade but for the last few years have cared for a little boy with CDKL5 genetic disorder. He's non verbal and needs constant supervision and he's taught me so much. I have really enjoyed my time with him.

Kelley M.

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Available, Love To Work With Special Needs Children.

Hi my name is Kelley. I have many years experience working with Special Needs Children and Adults. I've worked in several different settings. Schools, residential facilities, group homes and direct care. I really love it! I have great references . My last position lasted seven years. He was 18 when we started working together....

Britney M.

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Childcare For Des Moines Area Families

Hi there! I am Britney. I have been in childcare since I could begin babysitting and have enjoyed babysitting, nannying and teaching kids of all ages since. I have experience with infants and children with special needs. I am a certified teacher taking a break from full time teaching. I taught for 7 years. Please keep me in...

Britney can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Gracie S.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly + Bright

My name's Gracie, but I go by Ace. I'm a 24 y/o, artist & server - local to Des Moines! I started babysitting (on the books:) when I was 14 & since then I have become a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, & a Respite Care Provider for kids with Special Needs. All that to say - whatever the scenario it is that you need help...

Gracie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Ava A.

$15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter With A Lot Of Flexibility For What The Family Needs

Hi! My name is Ava. I graduated from Marshalltown High School. I am 20 years old. I go to DMACC for elementary education. I have been babysitting for six years. I was a para educator at Fisher Elementary and have experience working with kids with special needs. I have experience working with kids from 3 months to 12-year-olds. I...

Ava can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more

Emily M.

Grimes, IA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

Speech Language Pathologist

I work full time as an outpatient pediatric speech language pathologist for children ages birth to 21 years of age. Working with children is my passion and I strive to make strong bonds/relationships with those I work with and care for in order to make sure the child (and family) feels comfortable and safe. I have 5 years...

Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Susan Z.

Boone, IA

$14-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

My husband, a retired educator, and I have 3 grown children. In 2017 I was hired by a family through care. com to care for their 4-month-old and her 3-year-old sister. I stayed with them until the spring of 2019 when they had another baby and Mom decided to stay home. I then worked as a special needs aid at Edwards Elementary...

Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep

Haley B.

Altoona, IA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

Hi! My name is Haley and I have been working with children for almost 10 years now and there is nothing better. I have gained most of my experience working with children within the school systems and caring for my nieces a d nephews. I also am a new mother myself and I am currently a stay at home mommy. I have my bachelors...

Haley can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Jordyn E.

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a college student with a flexible schedule. I love working with kids, and have been babysitting since I was 10. I have four years of experience working in a daycare setting. I've worked with kids of all ages and have lots of experience with infants. I have also worked at a school as a one on one with children that...

Jordyn can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Miranda S.

Des Moines, IA

$16/hr • 1 yrs exp

The only experience I have is with mental illnesses. I have met many people over the years who struggle with all types of different mental illnesses. One includes my uncle, who has a few different conditions. I also struggle with a couple illnesses including fibromyalgia and some mental illnesses. I know a lot of the do's and...

Madelyn R.

$10-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I currently work for an elementary school as a special education associate with students who have behavioral problems. I have experience working with Autism Spectrum, ADHD, ODD, and other behavioral problems. I have a college education in Family Services with many classes about child development and disorders. I am always...

Alyssa M.

$15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Respite Caregiver

I am always looking for semi-regular or occasional hours. I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a certificate in Disability Studies from Iowa. I've worked with children and adults of all ages with special needs in several settings including in the home, at camp, in school, and in the community. I have experience with a...

Angelina N.

$12-17/hr