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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Sierra and I currently work during school hours at an elementary school as a Special Ed Associate. I also work for Childserve as a respite provider on occasion. I love working with kiddos of all abilities and I hope I get the opportunity to take care of yours!
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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$15-25/hr11 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sierra and I have 10 plus years of experience working with kiddos in both professional and in home settings. I have a lot of experience with younger children (6 months and up) and children with special needs. I am CNA, RBT, CPR and basic first aid certified. I also have training with g tube feedings. I also...
Sierra can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sierra C.


Johnston, IA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Loving And Patient Assistant

I have my CNA certification with experience working in a nursing home and respite care for people with special needs. I am kind, hard working, patient and attentive.
Sierra can also help with: Companionship, personal care, specialized care, respite care, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

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Addie Y.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-29/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Kid-loving Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

My name is Addie, I am 22 years old and live in West Des Moines. I am looking for a full-time (40+hrs), long term nanny job. I have been in childcare for over 3 years professionally. I primarily work with infants and toddlers, but have experience with all ages. I also have daycare experience, with one title being assistant...
Addie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I...

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Erin M.


Ankeny, IA

$20-22/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

3.0

(2)

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: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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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Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse.
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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

Tori B.

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Savannah C.


Des Moines, IA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a certified Montessori 3-6 teacher (preschool and kindergarten). I have been teaching for 6 years at this age group. I have 11 years of experience ranging from infants to middle school age children. I also have experience in working with special needs children. I am looking for a semi regular job this summer. I am flexible...
Savannah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jenna R.


West Des Moines, IA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapy Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a patient, caring, intelligent individual who has lots of experience working with children. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus in the Arts. I enjoy creative activities, pretend play, and stimulating learning. I have some tips and tricks for shaping behavior, and experience in positive cognitive...
5.0
"Jenna was great with our two dogs. We really appreciate her kind demeanor and professionalism. I would highly recommend Jenna."

Lisa M.

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Rhini A.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr5 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.

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Payton B.


Des Moines, IA

$13-15/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I'm Payton, I have 4 years of experience in childcare. I've worked as an art teacher, swim instructor and coach, summer camp counselor, part-time babysitter, and special needs assistant. I currently attend school at Drake University, I am a part of Delta Gamma Sorority and Student Senate. I am Lifeguard certified, CPR and...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Makenza W.


Ankeny, IA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Kenza, an 18-year-old Ankeny high graduate. I am currently an after school nanny for an 9-year-old who is on the spectrum and semi-verbal. I've been at said job for nearly a year now. I'm also a direct support professional at Easter Seals Camp! I'm currently looking for another part-time morning position while my...
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Lydia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Lydia!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past couple years I have gotten my both my basic and advanced CNA. I have worked in a nonprofit pediatric care unit and am very passionate about what I do! I'm pretty easy going and love to hang out with others. Hope to meet you and your family soon!
3.0
"Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in training than she actually worked. She would work best with very high functioning individuals or babysitting."

Kathryn C.

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Molly R.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Providing Excellent Care & Support.

Hello, I have 7 years of professional experience with disable adults & the special needs community. I am currently employed as a direct support supervisor for a group home that assists disabled adults with special needs/variety of intellectual disorders. I am currently looking for a second employment to better support my...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

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Brianna K.


Urbandale, IA

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Bri and I am a nursing student at the University of Iowa. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years and have experience in long term, skilled, and memory care. I also have experience caring for individuals with special needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$8-20/hr

Caregiver/companion

I'm 58 years old. I'm a caring loving person. I have worked with Special needs children and young adults for 30+ years. I have also done some senior companion jobs. I'm trustworthy and have several personal and work references. I can't do to much heavy lifting
Kelley can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, dementia, respite care, light cleaning & more
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Ava A.


Ankeny, IA

$15/hr6 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Linda L.


Des Moines, IA

< $10/hr3 yrs exp

I Have A Master's Degree In Education

I was a teacher working with special needs children for almost 30 years. I have 2 of my own children I adopted who are special needs. I love all animals and have both 2 dogs and several cats. I love working with children. I grew up a farm kid in rural Northern Iowa. I'd describe my personality as patient, caring, and firm....
Linda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Chassie B.


West Des Moines, IA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

About Me!

Hello! My name is Chassie, and I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of experience in providing exceptional care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I strive to create a supportive and nurturing environment for those I care for. I have worked with families in various capacities,...
Chassie can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, live-in home care, errands, companionship, light cleaning & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Johnston, IA

Addie Y.

5.0

Addie babysat my daughter last minute which was a blessing for me. I'm a stay at home Mom and barely get time to do anything for myself. Addie responded quickly to my messages here and was eager to watch my daughter! She arrived on time and was extremely sweet! I went and got my nails done and...

- Care member

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.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

Jenna R.

5.0

Jenna was great with our two dogs. We really appreciate her kind demeanor and professionalism. I would highly recommend Jenna.

- Lisa M.

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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