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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, travel, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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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

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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 always have extra art supplies if they like crafts. I do not smoke, I have worked with children with special needs and allergies. I hope I can help you out. Thank you...
Kaitlin can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Robin M.


Blue Springs, MO

$15-18/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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning, dementia & more
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Jordan C.


Lees Summit, MO

$25-35/hr • 9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have always worked within my church nursery growing up and have also worked for the state of Kansas through Labette Mental Health and also Riverton Mental Health with children who were special needs. I have worked part time as a teacher at the Goddard school with...
Jordan can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Jordan watched my child while she was sick and I was working from home (conference calls). My daughter responded well to her and Jordan was available on very short notice. She provided a reference to talk to and showed ID when she arrived. Sent out Care on Call...

Amber J.

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Janean L.


Lees Summit, MO

$15/hr • 20 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Mother/Caregiver

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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am delighted to write this rating for Janean, who was an exceptional child caregiver for my son. Over the time that I have known her, she has demonstrated remarkable qualities that make her an outstanding choice for any family seeking childcare and with her...

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Clarinda R.


Kansas City, MO

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

care giver by nature, nanny by choice! fun, loving, educational, reliable

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Experience with children of all ages but I like to think I specialize in newborn to age 4. As well as children with special needs. I Have worked with Premies, twins, and triplets, as well as children and adults who have had; Cancer, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Problems, and Delays,...
Clarinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We love Clarinda!! She is God send and so sweet with our son. Highly recommend!!!"

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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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Kimberly V.


Independence, MO

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! My name is Kimberly, and caring for others is truly my passion. I bring over 30 years of medical experience-including work in hospitals, group homes, doctor's offices, clinics, and private homes-alongside 20 years of child care experience. I've also served as an operations manager for child care facilities, giving me the...
Kimberly can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Kimberly took care of our mom for 4 years until the end of her life and she was absolutely amazing with her and made her feel special. She took her shopping, to lunch often, to get her nails done. Our family really appreciated everything she did to make her feel...

Bill C.

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Emily M.


Kansas City, MO

$23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Special Education Teacher

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience supervising children, and five years of experience teaching individuals with special needs. I love to teach and have fun with children of all ages. I am very flexible and would love to help out anyone who is in need of an extra set of hands this summer!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Emily is amazing! My child loves spending time with her and always looks forward to the next visit, and she's sweet with our anxious dog too! Emily always arrives on time and is so polite and personable. We're so glad we found her!"

Katherine F.

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Kimberly V.


Independence, MO

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have a wide range of childcare and management background has allowed me to be a productive team member in a range of situations . My common goal is to provide all task set forth by parents to always obtain a quality of life in the home environment and give excellent care. I am keyed up about the likelihood of being able to...
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Grove, MO

Jordan C.

5.0

Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on time. She was comfortable and capable while taking care of my special needs son. I would highly recommend her.

- Erin R.

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.

Clarinda R.

5.0

We love Clarinda!! She is God send and so sweet with our son. Highly recommend!!!

- Care member

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.

Kimberly V.

5.0

Kimberly took care of our mom for 4 years until the end of her life and she was absolutely amazing with her and made her feel special. She took her shopping, to lunch often, to get her nails done. Our family really appreciated everything she did to make her feel comfortable. We highly recommend...

- Bill C.

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