I have many years of experience working with children and families from diverse backgrounds. I have experience working with various special needs as well.
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
I have been the care giver for a bright young man deprived of some oxygen at birth. For over four years I have had the pleasure of staying with him in his home every Wednesday . I enjoy taking this great guy out somewhere new every week; we go to lunch, to parks, to the mall and all over. Also for several years I often stayed...
I started babysitting when I was 13 yrs. old. I have been a nanny for 11 years. I love kids & have lots of experience taking care of infants, twins, & older children. I worked for a school district for 5 yrs., as a teachers aide, in various classrooms, including a special needs class. I raised 2 daughters of my own, including...
Martha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
4.0
"Martha is a caring and loving nanny. She would be an Excellent addition to your family."
Hi, my name is Lynsey and I am a full-time student at the University of Iowa. I am
in the Therapeutic Recreation Program and hope to become a child life specialist one day. I have worked at a Educational Child Care facility for 3 years now, which has allowed me to work kids ranging in age and needs. I was able to work with a...
Hi - I'm currently a senior at the University of Iowa studying therapeutic recreation . I am offering special needs services and senior care, and household services.
I have been a caregiver for 5+ years for elderly and people with disabilities. I am open to helping out with household errands and can cook, clean. I have...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, dementia, meal prep, errands
Hello! I have worked for 13 years in the human services field in various positions, involving direct care with clients. I supervised several group homes, including those with elderly clients. Before that I worked with children in daycare settings. I am currently a host home mentor and care for someone in my own home. My...
I am certified nursing assistant with experience working in a variety of fields. I have cared for the elderly and individuals with disabilities in my work life, and children ranging from infants to teenagers in my personal life. I am a very patient, dedicated person and I believe in providing the best care I can.
I'm a mom of 3 kids and 1 are special needs. I just here to help, make life run smoother. Take the stress off the family and make sure everyone is safe and gets to where they need to go, or get supper done in time before the kids head out to sports.
I've been a CNA and a med tech for quite awhile. CPR certified.
Alisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
I am currently a student at the University of Iowa . I have worked at a daycare for four years throughout high school. I have taken Iowa State Universities Essential Training course, First Aid, special needs Respite Connections training, and I am CPR certified. I have nannied and babysat for several years and loved it! I am...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
My name is Kelsey and I am currently a student at Kirkwood in Cedar Rapids. I currently work at Hyvee in Iowa city. I have worked there for almost 3 years. I currently have experience with a coworker that has slight autism. In high school I was involved in an organization called Best Buddies. I also worked and helped with...
hi my name is Ronda.. I have taken care of a child with cerebral palsy as a nanny for 2 years.. and I currently take care of my mom who has advanced Parkinson's. please feel free to ask any .. thank you
Hi, I'm Rachel! I have always worked with kids: I have years experience babysitting (6 months-7 years old) and caring 1:1 for special needs children, primarily children on the spectrum. I cook, clean, and have experience caring for large dogs. Open communication and quality care is the strongest value of mine. Whether you need a...
Rachel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Hi I'm Liza
I have over 5 years of experience with working with kids and adults with special needs. I am a current senior at University of Iowa. I am majoring in Therapeutic recreation and hope to become an occupational therapist. I have worked as a private caregiver for multiple children with disabilities and really strive to...
My family was a foster family. When I was 9 was when I first helped with a special needs child. He passed away a year later because if a seizure. A few years later my family received my foster sister who was severely special needs. She had a feeding tube and lots of meds that I had to learn and administer. I also have taken care...
Hi there! My name is Jennifer and I have about 5 years of childcare experience and working with children with special needs (mainly autism). I am a special education paraeducator with the Iowa City Community School District and I absolutely love working one on one with students with special needs.
I have a big heart, lots of...
I have worked at Respite Connections for two years. I am passionate about working with children and seeing how they develop and learn over time. I love working with families and helping out.
Hello! My name is Beth, and I am a recent graduate who both loves to work with kids and has a lot of experience working with them!
I have worked as a child care provider since I was 16, earned a degree in Elementary education, worked in several classrooms, including special needs classrooms and have experience working with...
Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Hello! I am a Therapeutic Recreation major with a disability studies minor at the University of Iowa. I am pretty available Tuesday, Thurdays, and weekends I am super passionate about caring for kids and adults with (or without) disabilities since I was previously a behavior technician. Most of my school classes are virtual this...
I have about 4 years of experience providing care to individuals with special needs. Some populations/ diagnoses I've worked with:
-Geriatrics/Adult:
Settings: Nursing Home, Inpatient Psychiatry
Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, Huntington's, and Dementia (primarily comfort focused: decreasing confusion/agitation, improving quality of...
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