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Rielly G.


West Liberty, IA

$20/hr

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Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
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Martha K.


Iowa City, IA

$25-30/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny With Infant & Twins Experience Looking for Full-Time Job

4.5

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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, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

4.0
"Martha is a caring and loving nanny. She would be an Excellent addition to your family."

Lillie T.

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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
Christopher can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time,...

Dani R.

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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-20/hr

Fun Caregive!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with people who have special needs for 5 years now. I have a passion for working with those for those with special needs because they think so differently and there is never a boring moment with them. Last summer, I worked at Camp Courageous. Camp is a place for people of all ages and ability levels. I worked...
5.0
"Greta is as genuine as they come. We couldn't be happier with finding her- we feel like we hit the jackpot! She will be starting with us in a few weeks, so I can not comment on her care-taking skills yet-however our son was all smiles around her when we...

Jenny G.

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Jasmine C.


Iowa City, IA

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! If you are looking for someone who is kind, patient, honest with strong work ethic, I'm your provider. I have a real passion and talent caring for others. Rather it be people or animals. I have spent years helping my parents to care for my special need brother who I adore more than anyone I know. We love to watch musicals...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Greta S.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

House Cleaner And/or Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an enthusiastic and bubbly person. I have worked with people of all ages in my 6 years of experience. I have worked with many children and adults that have special needs. I also have a lot of experience cleaning houses for multiple families. I am very organized and professional.
Greta can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Christopher N.


Coralville, IA

$10-15/hr

DSP, Tutor, Babysitter.

I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments. I...
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Camille D.


Iowa City, IA

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Your Next Childcare Providor!

If your kids are ICCSD students and have a day off, so do it! If you need a babysitter those days, I got you covered! I have been babysitting for over 10 years! I enjoy providing a fun and safe environment for kids that will promote a great time for all. I have experience with children with ALL abilities. Including having...
Camille can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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...
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Suzanne T.


Iowa City, IA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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.
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Suzanne T.


Iowa City, IA

$11-16/hr4 yrs exp

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
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...
I'm always looking for families to work with! I am a Public Health undergraduate student, looking to attend medical school in the future. I have worked with kids of all ages, as well as children with special needs. I grew up in a family of 4 kids, and had additional foster children welcomed into our home, so I am comfortable...
Bailey can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Evelyn P.


Iowa City, IA

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

Student Clinician

I worked with several different populations as part of my undergraduate work earning a B. A. in Communication Sciences and Disorder. I also worked for a year as a Behavior Technician at an autism center the year after undergrad.
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Gabriella V.


Iowa City, IA

$20-27/hr3 yrs exp

Former Para/ DSP

Hi there! My name is Gabriella and I could be a good fit to care for your loved one. I have experience caring for very young children with a variety of needs, and experience with adults through my time at MYEP and as a private support before 2020. I'm very adaptable, patient, and curious, and those traits have led me through...
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...
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Sydney M.


Iowa City, IA

$12-16/hr5 yrs exp

Evening/Overnight Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sydney, and I am currently looking for an evening and/or overnight position(s). I am in my senior year of nursing school and have plenty of experience with kids of all ages (infant-13yo). Very interested in infant/special needs care.
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Clari K.


Coralville, IA

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

Clari

My name is Clari . Healthcare is my passion and being able to help someone caring for special needs and make their day/lives better brings me much joy and peace. Though I haven't been getting paid for healthcare work for a long time, but I've been taking care of family members my whole life that required much care. I would love...
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, dementia, meal prep, transportation, errands
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Jordan S.


Iowa City, IA

$13-25/hr1 yrs exp

Loving, Patient, Understanding Nanny

Hello! I'm Jordan and I am a 22-year-old woman! I have an Associates degree from College, and years of nannying experience, both live-in and live-out with a wide range of ages and abilities. I have professional experience working with a foster family where I took care of many children cycling through their house from newborn all...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Liberty, IA

Martha K.

5.0

I have been a nanny for more than 20 years. I have known Martha for 10+ of those years. She is a caring, reliable and experienced nanny. The family who is fortunate enough to hire Martha will find her to be a blessing to their family.

- April A.

Christopher N.

5.0

Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son was in great hands. Christopher was always on time, never late and very dependable. We...

- Dani R.

Greta S.

5.0

Greta is as genuine as they come. We couldn't be happier with finding her- we feel like we hit the jackpot! She will be starting with us in a few weeks, so I can not comment on her care-taking skills yet-however our son was all smiles around her when we interviewed her and I have full confidence...

- Jenny G.

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