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Della S.


West Des Moines, IA

$16-49/hr1 yrs exp

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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...
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Leah R.


Des Moines, IA

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available (until The Start Of School - Hours Will Vary)

I have cared for quite a few children, most in the age range of newborns to 12. I have experience working with special needs kids, sick kids, and babies. I can give baths, put to bed and feed, take them places as needed, and help with homework. I am looking for something part-time as I'm in school. I currently work at ChildServe...
Leah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elvira D.


Waukee, IA

$24-50/hr8 yrs exp

Willing To Work With Special Needs

I have experienced different ages, from infant to seniors, I have worked as a kindergarten teacher and also worked with kids who have autism and behavioral disorders.
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Madelyn R.


Ankeny, IA

$10-20/hr1 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...
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Tankaseh G.


Waukee, IA

$14-19/hr10 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.
I am a CNA, I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years. I have also worked as a Caregiver at Home Instead Senior care where I assisted clients with feeding, bathing, toileting, and other everyday tasks!
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Linda G.


Urbandale, IA

$14-29/hr10 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.
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Sheryl Y.


Des Moines, IA

$16/hr10 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kymille B.


Des Moines, IA

$18-24/hr7 yrs exp

Certified CNA With Dementia Care Experience

Hello, I'm Kymille. I have been a CNA, certified in the state of Iowa, for 9 years. My CNA certification is active. I have worked with and feel confident in caring for with adults who have special needs, limited assistance needs, dementia care support needs, and extensive care needs. My experience caring for senior/adults...
Kymille can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

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Debra M.


Grimes, IA

$10-20/hr5 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.
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr10 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: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Heather R.


Des Moines, IA

$15-17/hr10 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, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alivia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-30/hr1 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...
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Gracie S.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr10 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, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sophia K.


Waukee, IA

$20-25/hr3 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kealey V.


Ankeny, IA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Kealey!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kealey! I have a bachelors degree in child adult and family services from Iowa state university. I've also done service learning, internships and have worked in therapy centers, special ed classrooms, and in daycare. I've worked as a professional nanny for almost 10 years. I have nannied for children ages birth-12 years...
Kealey can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mary K.


West Des Moines, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Infant/toddler/preschool Interventionist

I have a Bachelor's degree in child development with a career in early childhood intervention. I currently work with preschoolers with special needs.
Mary can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Kelley M.


Ankeny, IA

$15-30/hr10 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....
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Natasha H.


Ankeny, IA

$15-25/hr2 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.

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