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Alice R.


Ottumwa, IA

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver/Babysitter

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I'm a past Foster/Adoptive mother. We had 48 children and adopted 9. I have 1 biological son and 9 adopted. These were all special needs children. Now they are all grown up and on there own and I need to be with children again as I miss it all. I have babysat and raised children since I was in the 3rd. grade. I raised 5 brothers...
Alice can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Alice R.


Ottumwa, IA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I took care of my grandfather, a brother in law that was dying with cancer and a cousin. I also take care of my brother part time but am looking for another person to care for as well. I am a foster/adoptive parent (Special Needs), 48 foster children and adopted 9 with one biological son. My children are all on their own now and...
Alice can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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