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Special needs caregivers in Oskaloosa, KS

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Brianna B.


Oskaloosa, KS

$10-15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Adventurous Sitter

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Hi, I'm 21 years old and a graduate student at KU in Educational Psychology and Research. I have an abundance of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to special needs. I love doing crafts, being creative, playing outside, and helping with homework!
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
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Ajune R.


Lawrence, KS

$23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

My name is Ajuné, I'm 22, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a clinical child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their...
Ajune can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We love Ajune! We have hired Ajune as our nanny; she helps care for three children. It is very clear that she has a tender affection for children, which made me comfortable with her right away. The children enjoy her so much. She is fun and caring. She has taken...

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Tiffany H.


Lawrence, KS

$12-17/hr

Experienced Caregiver

Hello!! I'm Tiffany!! I graduated from the UW-La Crosse. I have worked with kids to adults with all different disabilities. I am CPR and first aid certified. I would love to talk more!
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Adrianna M.


Lawrence, KS

$18-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have done long term care and currently work in a NICU. I am comfortable with pretty much everything that involves care for other people and am willing to talk about what needs someone may be looking for! I also have experience with adults and children with special needs!
Adrianna can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Mackenzie R.


Lawrence, KS

$10-50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Mackenzie R, From Lawrence, Kansas

I'm extremely flexible, dependable, and have years of experience with children of all ages! I'm able to help with school work, crafts, meals, pets, bedtime, and transportation. I have my own car and a very flexible school schedule. I have experience with newborns and kids with special needs as well. My latest job experiences...
Mackenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Celina E.


Leavenworth, KS

$10/hr • 10 yrs exp

Evening Babysitter, Date Night, Moms Night Out With The Girls.

I worked as a nanny for seven years while attending high school/undergrad school. I am currently a board certified behavior analyst with Family First Center for Autism and child development. I care for special needs kids every day and love my job. I have two small daughter's that I would love to take on a Disney cruise and would...
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
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Steven H.


Leavenworth, KS

$10-15/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I grew up with my wonderful nephew, who has down syndrome. HE was born in 2006 when I was 10, and through the years I began volunteering at the Down Syndrom Association of Houston. Interacting with children and adults who have down syndrome. I am able to interact well with children or adults with different abilities. I am...
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Mckenzie S.


Lawrence, KS

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Aid

Seniors have a very special place in my heart. During my two years of CNA experience, I've learned more valuable life lessons than all other years of my life combined. I think it is so important to interact with every resident with kindness, respect, and compassion. Each person I care for has an entire lifetime of memories to...
Mckenzie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Celina E.


Leavenworth, KS

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

BCBA

I am a Board Certified Behavior analyst and have experience with autism, downs syndrome, eating disorders, pervasive developmental disorder, ODD, ADHD and many more acronyms that are associated with our friends needing additional care.
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Emily M.


Lawrence, KS

$15-16/hr • 3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a college student who is looking for something either part or full time. I am a caring, patient, friendly and easy going person and am very flexible. I love working with kids and have been working with them for about two years. I grew up babysitting and volunteering within the Special Needs community as well as helping...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Haylee K.


Lawrence, KS

$16-50/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello!! My name is Haylee !! I am looking for a job where I can help out people with disabilities because I am super passionate about it and love being around them and putting a smile on their face and of course they always put a smile on mine!! I am wanting to go into pediatric occupational therapy once I graduate college so I...
My focus of emphasis, at Washburn, was in Adaptive Special Education. I received various coursework over properly working with students of special needs along with an eight-week student teaching internship working with a K-3 Elementary SPED teacher at a school in Lawrence, KS. I also plan to obtain a master's in Special...
Part-time Caregiver Available On Weekends I am currently a senior at the University of Kansas, majoring in Unified Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Special Education.
People with special needs are truly amazing. I believe they are all capable of accomplishing so much. I love helping them achieve great heights! I currently work through Helper's Inc. every Thursday. I care for a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own home while their parents are at work. I assist...
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Natalie S.


Lawrence, KS

$8-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi

Hello! I'm a 41-year-old mother of two with extensive experience in special needs classrooms as well as in healthcare. I have worked as a CNA on and off since 2005, and have experience in geriatric care, as well as psych, having worked both adult and adolescent units. I am currently pursuing my BSN online, and am looking for...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, light cleaning, errands, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Natalie S.


Lawrence, KS

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hi

Hello! I'm a 41-year-old mother of two with extensive experience in special needs classrooms as well as in healthcare. I have worked as a CNA on and off since 2005, and have experience in geriatric care, as well as psych, having worked both adult and adolescent units. I am currently pursuing my BSN online, and am looking for...
Natalie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Elizabeth B.


Lawrence, KS

$10-26/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Elizabeth! I'm currently a junior at KU! I have experience working with children for 5 years now. In the past year, I have been a nanny for a family with 5 kids ranging ages 5-16, back in my hometown, over KU's breaks. I also work part-time in Lawrence at a church as a caregiver! From this job, I have worked with...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kristen S.


Lawrence, KS

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Development Grad W/ Loads Of Childcare Experience Looking To Babysit

I have a bachelors degree in child development and worked with children for several years, including children with special needs. I used to teach preschool and was a nanny for several years before, during, and after college. At one time, I nannied for a family of 8 kids! I am currently a law student at KU and am looking to find...
Kristen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Randi S.


Leavenworth, KS

$15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caretaker, Companion

Hi! My name is Randi. I work caring for adults with special needs at a small group home in Overland Park two days a week and am interested in working closer to home (Leavenworth) on a part time basis on my other days. About me: I am a Christian and active member of my church. I majored in art and minored in psychology in...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, hospice services, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Myranda F.


Lawrence, KS

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I work with children who have special needs every day as a Paraprofessional and I would love to continue that work over the summer.

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