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11 special needs caregivers are listed in Readlyn, IA
The average posted rate is $13/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years
Special needs caregivers in Readlyn, IA
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love kids. I'm still at the age where I'm not ready to have my own kids so I'd love to take care of yours. I'm a night owl so feel free to have a late date night or even a weekend getaway. I have worked with kids who have special needs and am very...
Kiersten can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!"
Alexa K.
Anne S.
Waterloo, IA
$15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Anne! I am a second grade teacher in Waterloo. I graduated from UNI with a degree in early childhood education. I have been babysitting since I was 10 and I have experience caring for children from 6 weeks and up. I also have experience caring for children with special needs (my sister has Down syndrome). I love...
Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anne is very nice person, very dependable and punctual. We are lucky we found her, who we can trust 100%. My son really likes her and likes spending time with her."
Chaitanya M.
Audrey K.
Waterloo, IA
$13-24/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've gained numerous experiences with people of varying needs including but not limited to three years with the Spectrum Project ( a Saturday morning program with k-12 students of varying needs with drama, movement, music and art experiences), field experiences offered through my university, and teaching art classes in...
5.0
"Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do...
Sue P.
I have experience as an in-home caregiver for various clients with different needs all around Des Moines. I enjoy meeting new people and getting to help them and making a difference in their lives.
I babysat three children at a time in high school, 4 months old, 4 years old, and 6 years old. I was raised on a ranch, cooking, cleaning, and caring for my two younger sisters and our pets. I worked at summer camp two years ago with kids from second through twelfth grade. I interned at my high school teaching third, fifth, and...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Shannon C.
Waterloo, IA
$8-13/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hey I'm Shan and I have about a year of experience with adult care but have experience from taking care of a child with special needs and I feel like that would help me take care of you or your loved ones.
Shannon can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation, dementia
Hi, I'm Lily! I have a passion for advocating for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves. My work experience is lengthy (for my age) when it comes to people who live with disabilities. I spent 5 years assisting/caring/transporting adults who have developmental delays, brain injuries, and mental illnesses. This also...
Shaunna T.
Oelwein, IA
$15-21/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello, my names shaunna I work at Pinnicale specialty care. I am a CNA. I have worked with Down syndrome and people with mental illness. I have a family member who is mentally challenged so growing up with her I have learned about the special care that people with challenges need to be given.
I have recently moved to the area and am expecting a child of my own. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant and have experience with pediatric and geriatric populations. I am comfortable with special needs children and have lots of experience working with Autism.
Makayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Clare B.
Cedar Falls, IA
$12-17/hr
-open to working with individuals with all abilities
-experience working with children with autism
-knowledgeable with muscular atrophy
Hello! I have about 1 year left at UNI to finish up my Elementary Education major and minor in Special Education. Helping children/students with additional needs is something I am very passionate about and something that has always been calling my heart!
My experience as a 2-year-old Assistant Teacher in a nearby town a couple...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Readlyn, IA
Kiersten P.
5.0
She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!
- Alexa K.
Anne S.
5.0
Anne is very nice person, very dependable and punctual. We are lucky we found her, who we can trust 100%. My son really likes her and likes spending time with her.
- Chaitanya M.
Audrey K.
5.0
Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing things. She takes him out to do activities in the community, does art projects with him, encourages him to do his chores, etc. She is very kind...
- Sue P.
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