Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Johnston, IA

Hi there, I'm Della! I have had no education or special training to care for people with special needs! However, I currently care for a disabled man one night a week and am happy to provide him as a reference. I'm reliable, optimistic and reasonably intelligent . I'm very good at caring for people and I'm very fit and capable of...

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...

Tankaseh G.

Waukee, IA

$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp

I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Caregiver position as a private care provider. As a highly empathetic and caring individual with extensive experience in the caregiving field, I am confident that I can succeed as a Caregiver for families in my community.

Linda G.

$14-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Profile And Years Of Experiences

Over the past 12 years I have worked in various healthcare settings including nursing homes, adult day center, in home care/companion care. I love what I do and I am very compassionate about it.

Sheryl Y.

Des Moines, IA

$16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bus Driver For 30 Years And Looking For A Job That Involves Kids.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Iowa (been here a year) but not to childcare. I have 2 adult children and 3 grandkids. I drove a school bus from 1992 through 2021. I also worked in the cafeteria, as a special needs aid and wore many more hats as needed during that time. My best references are the kids in my neighborhood although I have adult...

Sheryl can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Pabitra B.

Des Moines, IA

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Care Provider Part-Time

Hello! My name is Pabitra. I have 5 years of experience in working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I also have over a year of experience in working with quadriplegic. I feel like that I can be a good fit for you. I'm willing to work on your schedule which does work with mine, too. If you are still looking for a caregiver, let...

Emma M.

Waukee, IA

$25-28/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello! I am a 2nd grade teacher hoping to provide respite care on an as needed basis. I have a decade of experience with kids of all ages in recreational and educational settings. I have also provided respite care to several families, worked in special education, and have years of experiences in therapeutic recreation.

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.

Katie K.

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...

Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Adisyn V.

West Des Moines, IA

$20-23/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Thank you so much for wanting to know more about me! I have spent many years working in daycare centers, nannying and, before and after school programs. I have enjoyed my experience with children with special needs. I am very pet friendly and have a reliable form of transportation. I am currently studying online to earn a...

Adisyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Alivia S.

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a caregiver who loves working with those with special needs. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals Iowa as a camp counselor for those with special needs. I learned about lifts and transfers, monitoring seizures, communication devices, some ASL, personal cares, and more. Each person is different and it is important to...

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Heather R.

Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Heather. I have worked as a nanny and babysitter for many years, since I was in middle/high school. I have worked a social worker for 15 years. I miss working with children in the home. I have been a night nanny for a newborn and newborn twins, as well. I enjoy children newborn to age 12 or so. I have experience with...

Heather can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Alivia S.

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an outgoing and creative caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth. I have 8 years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching recreational activities. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals summer camp as a counselor for children with special needs. With that job, I led campers...

Alivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Sophia K.

Waukee, IA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have worked with children of all ages, my most frequent ages are infants and preschoolers. I am working towards my bachelors degree in psychology and currently work with children with special needs.

Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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....

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.

Evalyn M.

Grimes, IA

$16-50/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Evalyn but my nickname is Evy. I am the oldest of 3 siblings and have experience with some disorders within them all which can at times be challenging, but I believe patients and understanding is key to building healthy trusted relationships with the people you care about. I am a very tidy person and I love to...

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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning

Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

Susan H.

West Des Moines, IA

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nurse Caregiver