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Emily W.


North Liberty, IA

$13-18/hr

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Hi there! My name is Emily and I love caring for children. I have experience with my nephew with Autism. He is currently 7 and non verbal. I also babysit my coworkers baby since he was born who is now 6 months old. Let me know if you have any questions!
Hello, I'm an oto nurse and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including special needs. I'm looking to care for littles on my days off. I am comfortable with furbabies, driving, and light housekeeping! Please let me know if you have questions :)
Kailee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sabra C.


North Liberty, IA

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have 3 years of experience, including being a camp counselor for 2 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help take care of pets. I have experience working with special needs kids and am going to college to be a special education teacher. I love doing arts and crafts and swimming.
Sabra can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Amy E.


North Liberty, IA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have 22 years of experience teaching students with special needs. I have a masters in special education. I have been a nanny for the last year for a toddler and a caregiver for an elementary aged boy with autism for the past 8 months. I was also a afterschool caregiver for a 5-year-old boy for a year. I am very responsible and...
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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-20/hr

Fun Caregive!

5.0

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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...
5.0
"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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Madeline V.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Family Oriented Older Sis :)

Hey, my name is Madeline! I am a student at the University. I have a larger family, with 5 siblings. Growing up I started to babysit my younger siblings around 13 years old. I really enjoyed my last nannying gig, I cared for 3 younger brothers; we spent the summer playing in their yard, working on schoolwork as they were...
Madeline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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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...
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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Nicole K.


Tiffin, IA

$15-25/hr

Responsible And Energentic Caregiver

Hello! At heart, I am a very organized, patient, and caring person. I find joy in caring for others and making their lives easier and happier. I am currently completing my degree in Elementary Education and would like to add an endorsement in Special Education some day! Although, I don't have experience caring for an individual...
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...
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Ella P.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Am Currently A Senior. I Enjoy Cooking, Singing, Staying Active, And Being Outdoors.

I am a sophomore at the University of Iowa, currently studying social work and psychology! I am 19, have been babysitting since I was 13 and have been working full-time the past 2 years. I love music, dancing, sports, animals, staying active, hanging out with friends, and being outdoors. I assist with childcare, housekeeping,...
Ella can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I highly recommend Ella! She is GREAT with my kids, very respectful and mature."

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Amy D.


Cedar Rapids, IA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Provider Available, Special Needs Experience

I have over 30 years experience with children, as well as over 29 years experience . I m also an adoptive parent to three special needs children, who are now grown. I am very understanding to all children, and sensitive to individual needs, triggers, etc.

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