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Meredith P.


Oak Grove, MO

$15-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

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Hi! I started working with kids when I was in middle school as I started volunteering for my church nursery. Since then I've taken various date night babysitting jobs, started nannying in the summer when I was 15, and have been with the same family for the last 3 years! In total, I have about 6 years of paid experience. One...
Meredith can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Christina L.


Blue Springs, MO

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Christina. I have experience working in schools as a paraprofessional, working in at daycares, and working in nursing facilities. I have also taught at a special needs school and cared for adults with special needs in their homes. Currently, I am working on a hospital. I am looking for a full time nanny...
Christina can also help with: Craft assistance
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Belinda C.


Blue Springs, MO

$15-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked for persons with special needs for 15 years. I have a passion for helping people in need.
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William H.


Blue Springs, MO

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Stay-At-Home Father With 3YO With Autism

Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
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Kaitlin B.


Blue Springs, MO

$10-15/hr • 18 yrs exp

I Am Looking To Help A Family For The Summer And Have Lots Of Fun!

I am a mom of the coolest 10-year-old boy. I have a back ground in special education. I have worked with families that had multiple children at different ages. I am looking for a family that has room for a fun filled summer of activities. I do not smoke, I have worked with children with special needs and allergies. I hope I can...
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Jillian R.


Lone Jack, MO

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jillian. I have been nannying/babysitting for 5ish years with lots of experience with kiddos of all ages and personalities. I have experience with special needs as well as medical needs. I have my own transportation and am very comfortable with animals of all shapes and sizes! I love crafts, reading, learning, and...
Jillian can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lisa B.


Blue Springs, MO

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Lisa and I have both personal and paid experience caring for clients with autism, developmental delays, adhd, cognitive delays, and a multitude of other special needs diagnosis. Most recently, I have been caring for Alzheimer's/ dementia clients, end-stage disease and hospice. I am redirecting my career to focus...
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Kaitlin B.


Blue Springs, MO

$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello

Hello, my name is Kaitlin. I have a lifetime of experience with children with special needs. I have two family members with special needs that I have taken care of. I have been a PCA for over 15 years. I am patient and kind. We never know what people are going through. I lead with having a calm voice and going at the pace of the...
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Lexi A.


Grain Valley, MO

$20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My name is Lexi A,

My name is Lexi A, I am currently 18 years old! I'm going into my sophomore year of college where i'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing with a specialty in NICU and Pediatrics! I'm also working on a bachelors degree for psychology! I enjoy being outdoors, crafts, cleaning, and a good movie or book! I like working with kids...
Lexi can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Brittany R.


Blue Springs, MO

$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Care Giver With Elementary Education Degree.

I am a college graduate with a degree in Elementary Education. I currently work with adults on the spectrum and absolutely love it.
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Rebekah F.


Blue Springs, MO

$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I have experience babysitting a special needs baby and experience babysitting 3 children at one time. I can help with light housekeeping, schoolwork, and laundry. In high school I tutored elementary and middle school students. I also have experience teaching bible class to young children. I have recently finished high school,...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Robin M.


Blue Springs, MO

$8-13/hr • 5 yrs exp

Gentle, Loving Caregiver

I really enjoy working with those who need a little extra assistance with their daily activities. Whether it's personal care needs, housekeeping, running errands or just a friend to spend time with, I have the skills, experience, and compassion that would hopefully make life just a bit easier and more meaningful for those who...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, dementia, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
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Janean L.


Lees Summit, MO

$15/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Mother/Caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving mom of four boys, with an extensive background with children. I have given birth to two premature babies. Two of my sons have Special Needs. I have an early childhood education degree, was a Montessori teacher, a nanny, and have owned (and operated) a Christian Day Care facility. I have worked in the NICU at...
Janean can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Janean cared for both of our girls till they went to school. Our babies loved spending their days with Miss Janean and all the fun adventures she had planned. Their days were filled with crafting, healthy meals and snacks, and lots of outdoor exploring! My girls...

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Araceli G.


Kansas City, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...

Karyn M.

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Maryellen D.


Lees Summit, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Highlights: - Recently vaccinated for the current Covid and flu strains. - My passion is working with children and families. - Kindness is my cornerstone. - Extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages. - Over 10 years of experience as a caregiver. - Certified in First Aid and CPR/AED for...
Maryellen can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"MaryEllen was with our family for just over a year, caring for our youngest daughter from when she was about 12 weeks old until she was about 14 months old. It was such a blessing to have MaryEllen with us. She is prompt, prepared, confident, and thorough....

Betsy C.

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Larry J.


Lees Summit, MO

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver Available.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I grew up with my autistic brother. He never had a drivers license and walked everywhere or rode a bike. One particular snowy night he was walking home from Walmart on a street that had no sidewalks. A pickup with a snow plow on the front hit my brother a knocked him into a deep ditch. He was life-flighted to Kansas City where...
5.0
"Thanks Larry, great experience!"

Adrian S.

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Sarah S.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah. I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her again."

Elissa K.

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Michelle A.


Independence, MO

$15-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Sitter

I have 1 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Crafts and various other things! I have a wide range of experience with specials needs in the clinical setting!
Michelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Orene J.


Kansas City, MO

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Lean On Me

I have over 10 yrs of experience taking care of babies and children also preparing meals. I have experience with feeding tubes and special needs children. Im patient, a fun sitter and love engaging in kids activities. I'm absolutely dependable and reliable and love to communicate. I personally have 2 children and 1 teen and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Grove, MO

Janean L.

5.0

Janean was amazing with our daughter! S. generally needs time to warm up to people and she was comfortable with Janean from the moment she walked in the door. I take comfort in knowing that when Janean is here, my daughter is being so well taken care of!

- Sylvia A.

Araceli G.

5.0

Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...

- Karyn M.

Maryellen D.

5.0

I was incredibly anxious to go back to work and have anybody else watch him. Being able to have someone in our home for his first year has been such a relief. Our son absolutely adores Maryellen and lights up any time she comes over. She has been so wonderful with him and we are so grateful she’s...

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Larry J.

5.0

Larry is a great guy & really helped me out. Being single with no family in town I was always concerned about what I would do if I ever needed a surgery driver. Larry provided early morning transportation to my surgery & got me home in good shape. Larry was in touch with me the night before...

- Paul M.

Sarah S.

5.0

Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details. Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal instruction. I was concerned my lack of...

- Nick K.

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