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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Urbandale, IA

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Urbandale, IA

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Lydia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Lydia!

3.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past couple years I have gotten my both my basic and advanced CNA. I have worked in a nonprofit pediatric care unit and am very passionate about what I do! I'm pretty easy going and love to hang out with others. Hope to meet you and your family soon!
3.0
"Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in training than she actually worked. She would work best with very high functioning individuals or babysitting."

Kathryn C.

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Katie J.


Urbandale, IA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Occasional evening and weekend

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with an Endorsement in Special Education.
4.0
"Thorough; conscientious; prompt; good communication; plans ahead; flexible; understanding of needs of individual and excellent team player. New to our team and enjoying the relationship unfold."

Linda M.

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Paulette S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse.
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Alexandra C.


Urbandale, IA

$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Alexandra, or Lexie for short! I absolutely love working with children, and have been doing so since I was 16. I have over 3 years of experience working at an elementary before and after school program. Through this job I worked with all kinds of children, including those with special needs. I also have over 6 months of...
Alexandra can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her."

Tori B.

Hello! My name is Angelina, I am 19 years old, I have CPR training through Roosevelt high, I have a 9-year-old sister who is disabled and is in a wheelchair, I helped her daily with her oxygen, epilepsy, and more, as well as a little brother! I love working with kids. I also love getting crafty! I also can clean, cook, meal...
Hello, my name is Hallie. I'm a second year nursing student. I Iove arts and crafts, being active, and going on adventures with kiddos of all ages. In high school I worked at Childserve and now I currently am working at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. I am also pet friendly and love all animals! Look forward to meeting your family:)
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Carter J.


Urbandale, IA

$13-18/hr • 7 yrs exp

I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I have baby-sat for many of the families in my...
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hello! My name is Katie and I just moved to the Des Moines area for my fiancé job at the fire department. I am a preschool teacher in Johnston. I have 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2 years experience as a daycare coordinator for a center for kids and adults. I have a BA...
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Linda G.


Urbandale, IA

$14-29/hr • 10 yrs exp

My Profile And Years Of Experiences

Over the past 12 years I have worked in various healthcare settings including nursing homes, adult day center, in home care/companion care. I love what I do and I am very compassionate about it.
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Alivia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a caregiver who loves working with those with special needs. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals Iowa as a camp counselor for those with special needs. I learned about lifts and transfers, monitoring seizures, communication devices, some ASL, personal cares, and more. Each person is different and it is important to...
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Katie K.


Urbandale, IA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
Katie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brianna K.


Urbandale, IA

$18-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Bri and I am a nursing student at the University of Iowa. I have been a Certified Nursing Assistant for three years and have experience in long term, skilled, and memory care. I also have experience caring for individuals with special needs. I look forward to hearing from you soon!
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Gracie S.


Urbandale, IA

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Bubbly + Bright

My name's Gracie, but I go by Ace. I'm a 24 y/o, artist & server - local to Des Moines! I started babysitting (on the books:) when I was 14 & since then I have become a nanny, a teacher, a counselor, a coach, & a Respite Care Provider for kids with Special Needs. All that to say - whatever the scenario it is that you need help...
Gracie can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel N.


Urbandale, IA

$20/hr • 6 yrs exp

Full-time Summer Caregiver Available

I have a solid background in childcare, spanning various roles from babysitting and after-school programs to supporting children with special needs. I have great experience in daycares, taking care of infants. I have also been working at the Waukee preschool as a special education associate during the school year for 3+ years....
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sydney H.


Urbandale, IA

$11-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Cooper J.


Urbandale, IA

$13/hr • 1 yrs exp

Highschool student who can nanny throughout the summer! In my spare time, I like to read a lot, reading has always been a steady hobby for me. I also like to write short stories in my spare time. I also love to swim and have been a kids swimming instructor in the past. My first job with kids was volunteer work with special...
Cooper can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Alivia S.


Urbandale, IA

$20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm an outgoing and creative caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth. I have 8 years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching recreational activities. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals summer camp as a counselor for children with special needs. With that job, I led campers...
Alivia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation, personal care & more
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Courtney E.


Des Moines, IA

$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

I'm a high school English teacher. I graduated with a degree in English Education in 2019. I am a 3. 8 GPA student. I worked at a daycare with kids 3 months to 12 years of age for 3 years. As a birthday party coordinator, I coordinated games and activities from kids 4 years to 12 years of age. I have 6 years of experience. I've...
Courtney can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"My husband and I are new to Minneapolis and we had a lot of anxiety hiring a complete stranger to sit for our son. Courtney completely put us at ease - she is kind, trustworthy and knows what she's doing when it comes to caring for kids! Our son took to her...

Jennifer W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Urbandale, IA

Lydia S.

3.0

Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in training than she actually worked. She would work best with very high functioning individuals or babysitting.

- Kathryn C.

Katie J.

4.0

Thorough; conscientious; prompt; good communication; plans ahead; flexible; understanding of needs of individual and excellent team player. New to our team and enjoying the relationship unfold.

- Linda M.

Alexandra C.

5.0

Lexie was punctual and our kids really liked her.

- Tori B.

Courtney E.

5.0

Courtney is the best! My family has hired her several times to watch our infant (5 months) and 7 year old and they have had a blast with Courtney. She is punctual, kind, trustworthy, attentive and great with children and has eased my anxiety in hiring a new caregiver. I highly highly recommend her!

- Nikole T.

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Ratings for Urbandale, IA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Urbandale, IA are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.