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5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would be happy to...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"
Michele O.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of 4 which included a special needs child and a newborn. As you can imagine, I had my hands full. Starting with this family at such a young age established my skills as a caretaker very early! I am still in touch with this family and I now have a niece and nephew that I am with...
Mckenzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up...
Nick S.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Leslie watched our son for 3.5 months last summer when he was 4-7.5 months old. Only good things to say! She respected our preferences, keeping him on a routine as much as possible, stretching wake times with engaging activities. At our request, she tracked bottles...
Chelsea S.
Ashlee J.
Kansas City, MO
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins
5.0
(6)
Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins.
I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on...
Benjamin S.
I have over 10 yrs of experience taking care of babies and children also preparing meals. I have experience with feeding tubes and special needs children. Im patient, a fun sitter and love engaging in kids activities. I'm absolutely dependable and reliable and love to communicate. I personally have 2 children and 1 teen and...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have since worked for many families with kids from 3 months to 12 years. For the past two summers I have nannied full and part time. I have experience working with children who have autism and other special needs.
I am a third grade teacher, I am in my third year of...
Rebecca can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Graduate student at Rockhurst University pursuing my master's in occupational therapy. I have three years experience working as a co-teacher at Mitchell Woods Preschool and Daycare in St. Joseph, Missouri and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have the most experience with children ages 0-4 years old. I also have...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I simply just love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am currently a substitute teacher pursuing a Masters Degree in Education. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have worked at daycares, learning and educational centers I have also subbed from grades...
Jeraline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
Jackline K.
Lees Summit, MO
$17-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Trained and ready to use my experience positively and professionally with compassion to enrich lives and enhance any fast paced medical environment. Special needs available.
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024.
I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
Hi! My name is Lauren and I have worked in special education for 9 years now. The last few years I have worked as an in home Registered Behavior Technician using applied behavior analysis. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in a special education classroom. I love working with kids and getting to see them learn and grow.
Hey there! I'm positive, energetic, and reliable. I have worked in group homes and home health care since May of 2019. I have worked with all types of individuals of all ages. I really enjoy meeting all of my clients and interacting with them in different ways. With me your loved one will receive appropriate care, I am willing...
Robert O.
Kansas City, MO
$15-21/hr • 3 yrs exp
Dedicated Caregiver Specializing In Early Childhood & Special Needs
Hi, I'm Rob! I am a licensed foster parent and substitute teacher with extensive experience in Preschool and special education. I also own a travel franchise, which gives me the flexibility to focus on what matters most: providing loving, attentive care for children.
Starting December 20th, I am shifting my focus primarily to...
Robert can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
Ava R.
Kansas City, MO
$14-17/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hello! I've been babysitting independently for 6+ years and have a couple years of experience working in a childcare facility. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play, and teaching. I am patient, nurturing, fun-loving, and reliable. Open to working with all ages, I have experience in infant care and in caring for children with...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Beth R.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I have been working with children since I was 15, and most recently, I provided in-home care for 5-year-old twin girls, 8-4 Monday-Friday for over a year, and their 7-year-old brother during his school breaks. I had spent two years before this job working in various coffee shops around the Kansas City area but found...
Beth can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024.
I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, respite care
I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. I currently work with adults on the spectrum and absolutely love it.
Rachel T.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am currently a graduate student getting my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and I have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as an occupational therapist. I was previously a paraprofessional at an elementary school in a life skills classroom for one year. I feel confident...
Alviner T.
Kansas City, MO
$25-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
A passionate and experienced Caregiver with 5+ years of experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disabled individuals
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Independence, MO
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was great, the kids loved her!
- Michele O.
Mckenzie R.
5.0
Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up on chores and succeeding in school....
- Nick S.
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to following our schedule and specific...
- Stephanie W.
Ashlee J.
5.0
To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on any task to help the climate and...
- Benjamin S.
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