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Karen S.


Lexington, KY

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Para Educator

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Karen. Birney and raised in Lexington , KY. Have lived in Houston , Texas, for 8 years. My bio consists of working with dementia patients for over 20 years. Also, I'm a Para educator with the Fayette County Board of Education. Working with special needs children. To which I find very rewarding!
Karen can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Since high school, I was selected as a caregiver for my school's special needs department. I spent at least one hour each day creating artistic activities for the students, accompanying field trips, or simply helping the students with their classwork. Now as a rising junior at the University of Kentucky, I have been involved...
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Trudi S.


Lexington, KY

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

In-Home Caregiver In California

I have 10+ years of experience. I can help with Personal Care and Bathing/Dressing. Part of these years were spent working with senior with physical and special need in an Adaptive PE fitness program at College of Marin. I am good in motivating and encouraging senior to do fitness, reading or art, sometimes dancing for fun....
Trudi can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Merissa J.


Lexington, KY

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Physical, Social, & Behavior Management Caregiver

Hello! Although I am not a licensed special needs professional, my experiences with my own invisible illness (MS) and in caring for children of various needs in the school setting (diabetes, ADHD, Dyslexia, ASD, etc.) I advocate for and am prepared to provide temporary care for children with learning and behavioral needs. I have...
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Cailin K.


Lexington, KY

$15-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

I'm a caregiver by choice, not by chance, with five years of experience. My passion for nurturing children's growth and development drives me to create a positive and stimulating environment where they thrive. I believe in fostering a strong partnership with parents and openly communicate about their child's day, using their...
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Amy P.


Lexington, KY

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

I work at a Hearing And Speech Center in Lexington, Kentucky. I have ever worked with children with autism within the Center and out. I also work with children that have hearing and speech and vision impairments . I have worked with children with cerebral palsy, down syndrome, etc.
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Jasmine B.


Lexington, KY

$16-22/hr • 7 yrs exp

Date Night Sitter :)

Hi there!! A little about me - Born and raised in Lexington, Kentucky. I am an elementary education major at eastern Kentucky, where I study online. I have a passion for childcare and education from infant all the way to teens! I have 7 years of experience and have a background in special needs care as well. Please feel free to...
Jasmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Amanda. I was born and raised right here in Eastern Ky. I'm a mother of 3 beautiful children, with my youngest being a special needs kid. My main goal when caring for children is to make life easier on the parent(s) by creating a fun and caring environment for the child(ren) while still meeting all the...
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Dina F.


Lexington, KY

$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello... I've been in Healthcare for almost 20yrs. I absolutely love caring for people It's not just a job for me. I have excellent references and go above and beyond to accommodate clients needs. I'm very dependable don't mind traveling out of Lexington. I've had clients in Danville, Frankfort, Florence, Nicholasville. The...
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Amy P.


Lexington, KY

$28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Amy. I'm a teacher at Lexington Hearing And Speech Center in Lexington, Kentucky. I work with children of all ages and have experience with children with special needs as well. I am certified in CPR and First Aid and am looking for a part time job . I have a daughter as well she is 19 years old. She is my heart. I love...
Amy can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jayden A.


Lexington, KY

$14/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jayden, but I prefer Jayde, I have worked with kids my entire life. I have three brothers and four sisters, two of them being special needs, as well as experience with foster kids and family's due to my mom being a foster parent. I'm really good at finding fun things to do and coming up with activities that everyone...
Jayden can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Kaity P.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hi!

Hi! I am a Registered Behavior Technician with lots of experience working with children of all kinds (including special needs). I have also worked in schools, home, and clinical settings. Pay rates are negotiable. I have my RBT certification (disclaimer: unable to provide ABA therapy/practices without BCBA supervision), first...

Leslie I.


Lexington, KY

$25-40/hr • 1 yrs exp

Since September of 2023, I have worked as a special education para-educator in a MSD class in an elementary school. I work with children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other physical and cognitive disabilities. It is the most rewarding work I have ever done. Before this job, I was my parents' caregiver and helped them...
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Mellanie D.


Richmond, KY

$14-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Special Needs Learner

Hey all! My name is Mell, and I am a psychology student at Eastern Kentucky University! I would love to work in a field with children one day, but I am also hoping to proceed to get my Ph. D. after I earn my Masters. I have little experience with special education assistant, but I'm very patient and excited to start somewhere!

Hannah L.


Richmond, KY

$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi, I'm Hannah! I'm 26 years old and mom of an 8-year-old and 5-month-old. I'm currently a Respiratory Therapist but am looking to transition back into childcare so I can spend more time with my kiddos! I started working with kids when I was about 10 years old, baby sitting for family, worked as a nanny in high school/college,...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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