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Cristin G.


Leavenworth, KS

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

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I am a certified teacher, I teach fourth grade at Lansing intermediate school. I have taught for a total of three years before moving to Lansing schools. I have worked at two different daycares (Kiddi Kollege and Little treasures Learning center), I am CPR/AED/ and infant CPR certified. I am also have a lot of experience with...
Cristin can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Maya S.


Kansas City, MO

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

I am going into my sophomore year at Oklahoma Baptist University, studying nursing. I have completed an internship as a care assistant at Priority Care Pediatrics, and have been involved in special needs program integration in high school. I hope to build a relationship with your child and help in any way I can!
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Vivian W.


Kansas City, MO

$15-30/hr

Adult And Children Special Needs

Hi, my name is Vivian. Every person is different. Depending of your need, I might be able to help. I can take care of feeding, personal care, meal prep, schedule medication, medical appointments, some exercise, tutoring (math, science), etc. You can contact me, and let me know what exactly you do need; if I can, I'll be glad to...
I'd describe my personality as proactive, reliable, personable, and adaptable. I like caring for people with special needs and senior care because it has become a passion of mine to be able to make a positive impact on my community and those in it in any way I can. I started caring for seniors and people with special needs 6...
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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, home modification, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Although our time with Melissa was short, she made a very positive impact. She was responsible, dependable, supportive, giving, had great communication skills and was very knowledgeable. All of these traits are great but the best part is her heart. Her compassion...

Susan D.

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Paula P.


Kansas City, KS

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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Emily M.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced 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...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"

Michele O.

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Tessa J.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Loving, Experienced Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello everyone! My name is Tessa; a 25-year-old living in Kansas City, MO. I am currently a senior level nursing student in an accelerated BSN program at William Jewell College. I will be graduating in May of 2021! I absolutely LOVE children and plan to specialize in the pediatric nursing field in the near future. I have a great...
Tessa can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tessa is fantastic! She was our nanny over the summer and did a phenomenal job with our 9-month old son. She is energetic, interactive and my son just loved her. I would recommend her over and over again! She's one-of-a-kind."

Tedi F.

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Avery T.


Kansas City, MO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Active Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. My experience includes working with only/single children, multiple children, a child with special needs (Autism) and pick-up/drop off. I have worked with all age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens, and teenagers). I am bilingual in Spanish and conversational French and love to...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Avery is a very bright and responsible caregiver. She has watched my kids on many occasions and my kids love her! She is bilingual and an excellent student. I highly recommend her services!"

Kristin K.

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Kayla K.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave 2022 school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Then I taught one more year (23-24) before leaving this school year to nanny and sub! I have taught 5th, 4th, 1st&3rd, as well as, preschool in the summers. I earned my bachelors in...
Kayla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!"

Sasha K.

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Mckenzie R.


Kansas City, MO

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Reliable Nanny

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Mckenzie has watched my two toddlers 4 & 2 multiple times and has done a phenomenal job. The kids adore her and enjoy their time with her. She is very dependable and great to communicate with to set up services and to keep me updated throughout the day. I will for...

Lacie B.

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Jessica B.


Kansas City, MO

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Temporary Placement Until April 18th

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ashlee J.


Kansas City, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins

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, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee was with us for five years and I wish we could have kept her forever! She started when our youngest was just a few months old and our twins were not yet two. That's a lot for anyone but Ashlee handled it all with ease and love. I never had to worry about my...

Jennifer S.

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Kathryn S.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "

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Marcela Z.


Kansas City, KS

$30-31/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Tech/Paraprofessional

Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...
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Lena C.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
5.0
"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."

Jerrod P.

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Brenda W.


Mission, KS

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
5.0
"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...

Patrick P.

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Bryan R.


Kansas City, MO

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Your Senior Care Specialist With 20 Years Of Experience

Hi. I'm Bryan, and I've been a caregiver for over 20 years. I've worked with clients in every kind of care scenario from infants up to elderly. I have special experience caring for patients with special needs, such as CPAP, G/tube, repositioning, and others. Please see my care services list. Do you have an elderly or special...
Bryan can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, dementia, hospice services
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Kristin B.


Shawnee, KS

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Passionate about senior care, I bring around 4 years experience regarding senior care as well as special needs care for adult care with mobility issues. I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals. My journey involves not just managing medication and ensuring safety but creating cherished moments...
Kristin can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, dementia, errands, light cleaning
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Hayley T.


Bonner Springs, KS

$11-16/hr8 yrs exp

About Me

Hi, my name is Hayley and I am 27 years old! I have been watching or caring for children since I was 14 years old starting with family friends children and my siblings. I also nannied for 2 years before moving to Kansas City. I then started working at the YMCA of Greater Kansas City for 2 years until moving on with some nannying...
Hayley can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lansing, KS

Melissa J.

5.0

I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final chapter. I chose Melissa because of her...

- Sallie B.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was great, the kids loved her!

- Michele O.

Tessa J.

5.0

Tessa is fantastic! She was our nanny over the summer and did a phenomenal job with our 9-month old son. She is energetic, interactive and my son just loved her. I would recommend her over and over again! She's one-of-a-kind.

- Tedi F.

Avery T.

5.0

Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that issue easily. She also dealt with my 3 year old having a tantrum! She's very patient,...

- Alexis D.

Kayla K.

5.0

She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!

- Sasha K.

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