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Miqueyla L.


Springfield, MO

$20-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

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Hi there! I am a recent college graduate and where I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Movement Science and my current plan is to take a gap year before applying to Occupational Therapy graduate school the following academic year. Further, I have worked as a Personal Care Assistant for three years, providing...
Miqueyla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Haley W.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Haley and pertaining to those with special needs, I am patient, empathetic and understanding! I work mostly with kids who have autism (this is my part time job doing ABA therapy), but also have helped with my other brother who has neurological problems. I am very quick to learn new things and I would love the...
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Miqueyla L.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

For the past 2 year I have been a nanny to a 16-year-old boy with diagnosed autism. I have volunteered at a special needs camp for the past 3 summer and spent a lot of time working with special needs children in high school. I am currently attending school to receive my bachelors in Exercise Movement and Science and go to grad...
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Leslie C.


Springfield, MO

$23-26/hr • 10 yrs exp

Enthusiastic And Ready To Help

I am an energetic, intelligent, compassionate young women who loves to support hardworking families with their everyday needs. From being a Camp Counselor, Children's Pastor, and Care for individuals who are special needs or going through difficult times mentally, I am well versed in the world of Child Care. I have CPR...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Taylor W.


Springfield, MO

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have worked with individuals with mental/physical disabilities for over 6 years and I could not imagine doing anything else. I have worked with a wide range of diagnoses. I work for a local residential program and can provide the name of the organization for reference purposes. I've worked mostly with nonverbal individuals. I...
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Jessica K.


Nixa, MO

$20-40/hr • 8 yrs exp

I am currently 22 and have worked with children of all ages since I was in jr. high. I have experience with children who have special needs or disabilities including developmental/learning disabilities. I am able to help with homework or work through school projects and encourage as well as help explain the work. I try to engage...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mckay D.


Springfield, MO

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Night Nanny

Hi! My name is McKay (or KK) and I have 15 years experience in many fields but have always worked with kids or people with disabilities. I've worked as a SPED teacher, caregiver, nanny, and in social work. I am fun, silly, dependable, loving, and kind. I am also a first time mom with a 6-month-old. We had an amazing night nurse...
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Phoebe P.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Certified teacher with special needs experience including special education, life-threatening and chronic diseases, and severe social and emotional needs.
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Emalee B.


Springfield, MO

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

child care

I grew up raising my three younger siblings, two boys and one girl. I really enjoyed when my parents would "put me in charge" for a date night or grocery shopping. I am 4 years older than my next oldest sibling, and have cared for children as young as four months. I also grew up coaching the youth cross country team, with my...
Emalee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Lauren M.


Springfield, MO

$14-21/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lauren and l am a college student at MSU. I have babysat a special needs kid for 5 years. I have also babysat multiple other kids throughout the past 5 years. I am really good with baby's and special needs. I also worked at an aftercare and summer camp at a private school near me. Which I watch kids from the age...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kierra M.


Nixa, MO

$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp

Nanny

My first very job was baby sitting. To this day I help out in nursery at church and watch my nieces and nephews. I grew up my a disabled brother who has a rare condition called osteogenesis imperfecta (really brittle bones). So I have become very well practiced in taking care of special needs kids dude to being surrounded by...
Kierra can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kelly K.


Springfield, MO

$18/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi Friends! My Name Is Kelly, I Love Babysitting And Hanging Out With Kids!!

I started working with kids when I was 12 years old, I babysit the children around the neighborhood, ages 3-10. I then started a nannying job for twin girls from ages 7-10. I also have done overnights, 8 hours, with a newborn. In my spare time, I like to go outside and read, as well as taking care of pets! One thing you should...
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Clara A.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Clara, a business major at Missouri State University. I've babysat for a few years and have experience caring for my little brother, who has autism, so I'm comfortable with special needs children. I love spending time outdoors, doing crafts, and enjoying my hobbies. I'm here to help make your life a little easier! I'm...
Clara can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Ashton G.


Springfield, MO

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

My name is Ash, I am a CNA with 5+ years in combined medical experience! I have experience in rehab, end of life care, memory care and mobility issues
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Sierra T.


Springfield, MO

$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nanny I have several years experience with children of all ages and with special needs. I worked for 4 years for a family with 6 kids all within a 6 year age range (triplets). Please ask if you have any other questions/concerns.
Sierra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Olivia G.


Springfield, MO

$12-20/hr • 5 yrs exp

Responsible, Kind, Loving, Patient, Creative, Flexible

Hi, I am currently attending evangel university for my bachelor's in Child Psychology and I'm looking for work after class. I get out of class MWF @ 2 p.m. and TH @ 3:15 p.m. I have a lot of experience babysitting for several people with children of all ages. I can provide references. I am extremely reliable and considerate...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi! My name is Hailey. For the last two years I have been a nanny for two separate families and have a lot of experience with kids. I also have experience with children with disabilities. In high school my jr and sr year I was a specialized cadet, the last three hours of my day were spent with a sweet little girl who suffered...
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Laura R.


Mount Vernon, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello my name is Laura and I am interested in caring for anyone with special needs. My sister Becky is special needs for 30 years now and that is where I have my experience from. I do want to help and brighten their day any way that I can. I am very caring and would care for them as if they were my own family member. I am a...
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Jacqueline M.


Springfield, MO

$10-15/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun And Functional Nanny

I am a graduate student at Cox College in the MSOT program. I have worked with kiddos with special needs, developmental delay, and visual impairment in the public school system and through MO First Steps in home early intervention for 8 years as a certified occupational therapy assistant. I love working with kids and have worked...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Elizabeth S.


Springfield, MO

$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

I am a former high school teacher with four children of my own. I cared for my mother, who had multiple sclerosis, for 12 years in my home. I assure patience, empathy, and reliability.

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