Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Urbandale, IA

I have a degree in Early Childhood Education with an Endorsement in Special Education.

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!

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

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... show more

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... show more

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:)

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... show more

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... show more

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.

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... show more

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... show more

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!

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... show more

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.... show more

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... show more

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... show more

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... show more

I have a passion of working with kids and adults. I have worked in the school system. Was an advocate for trouble children , also have worked with adults and youth with special needs. I enjoy helping youth or adults meet their goals and seeing them smile! I also have extensive training in trauma informed care.

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... show more

Hello! I am a patient, caring, intelligent individual who has lots of experience working with children. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus in the Arts. I enjoy creative activities, pretend play, and stimulating learning. I have some tips and tricks for shaping behavior, and experience in positive cognitive... show more