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Find special needs caregivers in Readlyn, IA that you’ll love

8 special needs caregivers are listed in Readlyn, IA

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Readlyn, IA

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Kiersten P.


Readlyn, IA

$13/hr3 yrs exp

Craft Encourager

5.0

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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & 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.

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Anne S.


Waterloo, IA

$15/hr6 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Great with kids, she has plenty of experience working with them at a local church daycare as well as one in Cedar Falls. Always on time and very dependable!"

Abigail P.

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Audrey K.


Waterloo, IA

$13-24/hr4 yrs exp

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.

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Erin B.


Cedar Falls, IA

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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.
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Amanda M.


Cedar Falls, IA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And Tutor

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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Shannon C.


Waterloo, IA

$8-13/hr1 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, dementia, errands, transportation
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Lily G.


Cedar Falls, IA

$11-16/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/Friend

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...
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Makayla M.


Oelwein, IA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/pet Sitter

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: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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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