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Providing in-home non medical services to elderly/disabled clients including Hospice/Palliative, Parkinson's, MS, Dementia, and other disabilities. Focused on personal care, companionship, and daily needs.
Covid-19 Immunization
CPR/AED (adult & pediatric)
KDOT certified
wound/medication training
Excellent References
State...
Looking for a part time or PRN style job.
I am kind, caring, and hard working.
CPR certified.
I have 13 years experience in long term care.
I have 3 year's experience in home health care.
I am familiar and comfortable caring for adults with special needs, dementia, and Alzheimer's .
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CNA
Holly B.
East Lynne, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Looking for a part time or PRN style job.
I am CPR certified. I have 16+ years experience in childcare. I have 3 children of my own as well as 1 child that is special needs. I have been working with MO Schools for the Severely Disabled for the past 2 years.
Holly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Holly B.
East Lynne, MO
$20-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Looking for a part time or PRN style job.
I am CPR certified. I have 16+ years experience in childcare. I have 3 children of my own as well as 1 child that is special needs. I have been working with MO Schools for the Severely Disabled for the past 2 years. I have a passion for helping children with special needs. I also...
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Rut (sounds like Root) I have been a full-time nanny for the past 6 years and am looking for a nanny/babysitting position. I am 28 years old and a college student. The families I have worked for have called me outgoing, creative, responsible and caring. I have experience with kids ages 3 months to 12 years. I also...
Rut can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Rut has worked with our family for the last 18 months and has provided excellent and exceptional care for my three children: 10 year old girl, 6 year old boy, and 4 year old autistic girl. Rut has become a part of our family. She has engaged our kids with fun and...
Dana J.
4.8
(5)
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
"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...
Paul M.
5.0
(4)
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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have about 20 yrs of experience with children. I am also CPR, First Aid certified. I started babysitting with watching my brother, at age 13, watching my 6mon old cousin, and continued from there. Moving forward I have mostly worked with infants and toddlers. I've even been called, the baby whisperer. I love it, seeing them...
Rocio can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also very attentive, would color and draw with sidewalk chalk with my daughter, took my daughter outside every day...
Anne P.
5.0
(11)
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:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"We cannot recommend Maryellen highly enough! From our initial interview to the many times she has cared for our children, she has felt like a member of our family. Not only is she punctual, qualified, and kind-but she is incredibly thoughtful and so playful with...
Andrea E.
5.0
(2)
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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(2)
I have been a nanny for a family with four children. During this time, I cared for a 6-year-old with Down Syndrome and an 8-year-old with ADHD as well as their 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. I am studying nursing and feel comfortable working with children with special needs and providing personalized care to them. I...
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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.
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
Grace A.
Lees Summit, MO
$18/hr • 4 yrs exp
Hi! My name is Grace, and I enjoy working with children. I am CPR, first aid, and safe sitter certified. I have experience with kids ages 6 months-11 years. I am the oldest of three siblings and one of my younger sisters has special needs. I have spent many hours watching my sisters and have been babysitting other families...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Kendyll D.
Lees Summit, MO
$10-20/hr
Hello. My name is Kendyll. I am looking for a Nanny position in or around the Lee's Summit area. I have worked with special needs kids and was a part of the Cadet Teaching Program through Summit Tech. I can support kids with virtual learning and am able to transport kids to and from school if needed. I am excited to return to...
Hi! My name is Joan, I am an early childhood education paraprofessional with experience with many aged children, and children with special needs. In addition to raising my 3 amazing children, I also have spent time caring for my grandmother in her late life as a care taker. Though my certifications surround CPR, first aid, and...
Joan can also help with: Dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
I've worked with children who have mental, physical, and/or behavioral disabilities for 2 years. I am a hard worker and always looking to learn, gain more experience, and help in anyway I can! I m also working on obtaining my CNA/CMA certication!
Audrey can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Makayle P.
Holden, MO
$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
Hi I'm Makayle ( I go by Mac for short) I have worked with an autistic child for 5 years in the past! I've also work with students with disabilities throughout schooling. I am able to help out as much as possible and have plenty of patience! I am CPR certified!
Harmony C.
Grain Valley, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello my names Harmony. I have over 10 plus years in experience with children. All ages as well as special needs kids as well. I enjoy children and helping them learn new things. My availability is pretty open currently. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
I'd describe my personality as positive, helpful, kind
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pleasant Hill, MO
Rut P.
5.0
Rut is very caring and patient with my special needs daughter. She is great at making her laugh and plans activities for them to do together. It is very difficult for a special needs parent to find that special kind of person who genuinely loves caring for others. Rut treats my daughter like an...
- christina B.
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.
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.
Rocio S.
5.0
My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also very attentive, would color and draw with sidewalk chalk with my daughter, took my daughter outside every day and sent lots of photos -- which I...
- Anne P.
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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