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Find special needs caregivers in Iowa City, IA that you’ll love

27 special needs caregivers are listed in Iowa City, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Iowa City, IA

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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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Elizabeth B.


Iowa City, IA

$14-20/hr5 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...
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Lynsey D.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Lynsey and I am a full-time student at the University of Iowa. I am in the Therapeutic Recreation Program and hope to become a child life specialist one day. I have worked at a Educational Child Care facility for 3 years now, which has allowed me to work kids ranging in age and needs. I was able to work with a...
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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Evelyn P.


Iowa City, IA

$18-35/hr3 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.
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Eva D.


Iowa City, IA

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Making Memories

Hi! I'm a reliable, creative, and responsible caregiver who is looking to provide a memorable experience. I have cared for all ages from infants to young adults. With me, you can expect that I will be on time, organized, and well-prepared. I am able to multi task, and I don't mind do extra errand or tasks around the house. I am...
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Jordan S.


Iowa City, IA

$13-25/hr1 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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Madelyn V.


Iowa City, IA

$18-50/hr6 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...
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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Kelly C.


Iowa City, IA

$18-25/hr5 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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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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Jasmine C.


Iowa City, IA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! If you are looking for someone who is kind, patient, honest with strong work ethic, I'm your provider. I have a real passion and talent caring for others. Rather it be people or animals. I have spent years helping my parents to care for my special need brother who I adore more than anyone I know. We love to watch musicals...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hannah M.


Iowa City, IA

$15-30/hr8 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr3 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, errands
I have been the care giver for a bright young man deprived of some oxygen at birth. For over four years I have had the pleasure of staying with him in his home every Wednesday . I enjoy taking this great guy out somewhere new every week; we go to lunch, to parks, to the mall and all over. Also for several years I often stayed...
Hello! My name is Bailey. I am a recent graduate from the University of Iowa with my Bachelor's in Therapeutic Recreation. I plan to go graduate school next to get my Doctorate in Occupational Therapy. I have 4 years of experience nannying, babysitting, working in a daycare facility with ages ranging from infant to 12 or older,...
Bailey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ada M.


Iowa City, IA

$24/hr10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lisette C.


Coralville, IA

$20/hr7 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...
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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