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11 special needs caregivers are listed in Readlyn, IA

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of December 2024

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

(1)

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, 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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Stephanie S.


Fredericksburg, IA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Patient Soul With A Caring Heart

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stephanie and I would love to help your family! have experience caring for children ranging in age of 1 month to 17 years. I have 4 1/2 years of experience in professional childcare. My primary positions have been in infant and toddler classrooms. I've been a nanny for a combined total of 12 months. I've also...
Stephanie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is a very caring person and my girls love her! She spends time with them reading, coloring, and doing crafts; it is obvious that she has a heart for children. We also have a baby-she has managed three children well and still has a smile on her face when I...

Alison H.

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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
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.

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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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Elizabeth K.


Waterloo, IA

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Passionate Caretaker Here To Serve

1.0

(1)

I have been involved in caretaking for individuals with disabilities and elder care through a job at a home health agency in the past. I have also cared for friends and relatives. I am very passionate about the well-being of all all people and have studied in order to provide optimal care. I work gig jobs exclusively. This...
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Jenna K.


Cedar Falls, IA

$15-23/hr1 yrs exp

Hello!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am in the process of changing my career to working with children with special needs. I have worked with elderly, children, special needs, and animals but specifically children with special needs is where I feel I thrive. I am more than happy to look after children without special needs as well of course! I have experience with...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning
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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hey there! My name is Marlie and I am a sophomore in college currently. I have worked with all sorts of children ranging from newborns, toddlers, school aged, and special needs! I adore children and have 5 siblings whom I have watched grow up and have loved every minute. I also live pets and would love to help out in that area...
Marlie can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

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.

Stephanie S.

5.0

Stephanie is an amazing care giver to my children. She is dependable, punctual, and always leaves our house better then it was when she got there. She is beyond respectful and both my husband and I love having her around. Our children love her and look up to her as well. She always has a plan and is...

- Marissa M.

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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