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5.0
(1)
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
4.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
20 + years of CARING and dependable care for your family member as well as the rest of the family.
Experience working in the home as well as psych hospitals, mental health rehab facilities and physical therapy facilities. I'd rather work in the home with the person who needs help because that is where the quality care is given...
5.0
"I have been using Lisa for years. She is the kindest person you will ever meet. She is amazing. My son loves her and so do I. She is very professional, caring, loving. I highly recommend her for any and all of your needs."
Jennifer H.
Amber G.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. My experience includes working with only/single children, multiple children, a child with special needs (Autism) and pick-up/drop off. I have worked with all age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens, and teenagers). I am bilingual in Spanish and conversational French and love to...
Avery can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avery is a very bright and responsible caregiver. She has watched my kids on many occasions and my kids love her! She is bilingual and an excellent student. I highly recommend her services!"
Kristin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would be happy to...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"
Michele O.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am looking for a full-time position. I have worked in the child care industry for 14 years. Nine years working as a nanny and five years in a preschool/daycare. Have experience with all age groups, multiples, and special needs. I love doing crafts, reading, cooking with the kids, and much much more. I have my...
Emily can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"She is unbelievable with my two little girls! They love her! "
Lauren W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...
Mariah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!"
Lauren B.
Kennedy P.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...
Kennedy can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was...
Kristine D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was an Autism Instructional Aide, which required me to go to Autism classrooms and train the paraprofessionals. I helped them to implement a students IEP and help them with behaviors. I would also help assist the teacher with anything they need help with. Before this job I was a paraprofessional in for 10 years. I worked with...
Ashethia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Renee was on time and absolutely PHENOMENAL with my 2 boys. One of my boys was using a breathing treatment at the time, and she handled the treatments like a pro! An infant and a 2 year old can be really overwhelming, and my boys just LOVED her! Will definitely...
Jennifer B.
4.6
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to...
Stephanie W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
5.0
"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...
Patrick P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience , a daycare for typical and special needs children. They do have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified. I run errands, take my client to appointments, prepare meals, organize medications. I also clean and organize the house. I love to care...
Claire can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I can honestly say I love children. I am very good with special needs children due to my little brother having autism. I am fun and outgoing and love doing arts and crafts. I am available pretty much all the time. I am good with pets. I had a dog named Erica. I am happy I am able to work with anyone' s child. I worked at a...
Dericka can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Akia H.
Kansas City, MO
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a passionate caregiver with 3 years of hands-on experience providing care to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Although I don't hold a formal degree, I bring strong practical skills, empathy, and dedication to every client I serve. My focus is always on ensuring comfort, safety, and improving the quality of...
Akia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands
I have spent many years working in education and enjoy being with children. Much of my experience has been in special needs classrooms, where my patient and calm temperament has been helpful. I love to play with children and also know the value of kind and consistent discipline.
I think the most important things for children of...
Ann can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
Trustline Certified
I have been a Montessori teacher for 3-6-year-olds for the past 8 years. I am the second oldest child from a family of 10. I have been taking care of my siblings since I was a child, and I started babysitting for other families at 13 years old. I have experience tutoring, caring for infants, and caring for children with special...
Elise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Thank you for considering me for your childcare needs! I have ample experience working with children in many different environments. I ran a Mother's Day Away summer day care for two years, in which I watched up to six children under the age of six at the same time. I also worked as an after school nanny for two middle aged boys...
Meghann can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Prairie Village, KS
Lisa S.
5.0
I have been using Lisa for years. She is the kindest person you will ever meet. She is amazing. My son loves her and so do I. She is very professional, caring, loving. I highly recommend her for any and all of your needs.
- Jennifer H.
Avery T.
5.0
Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that issue easily. She also dealt with my 3 year old having a tantrum! She's very patient,...
- Alexis D.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily was great, the kids loved her!
- Michele O.
Emily C.
5.0
She is unbelievable with my two little girls! They love her!
- Lauren W.
Mariah L.
5.0
Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!
- Lauren B.
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