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I have watched children of all ages, I also have a special needs 4-year-old of my own that I stay home with as I'm blessed to be a stay at home mom. I am also a certified CNA in the health care profession. I have had experience since the age of 16, so 10 years. I love kids and I'm finishing school, so I have spare time as it's...
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Hello! My name is Tera and I'm an RBT, I specialize in autism but have worked with many different kiddos and families! I enjoy bringing a positive and fun perspective into the environment and enjoy a fast paced environment.
Belinda C.
Blue Springs, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked for persons with special needs for 15 years. I have a passion for helping people in need.
Ashleigh B.
Blue Springs, MO
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked the majority of my adult life in healthcare mostly in the IDD department. I started off caring for individuals in their homes, moved to a day service settings then to employment coordination and ultimately in case management prior to moving to Missouri. I do have a CNA license for Kansas, but not certified in...
Christina L.
Blue Springs, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Christina. I have experience working in schools as a paraprofessional, working in
at daycares, and working in nursing facilities. I have also taught at a special needs school and cared for adults with special needs in their homes. Currently, I am working on a hospital. I am looking for a full time nanny...
Lisa B.
Blue Springs, MO
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I have both personal and paid experience caring for clients with autism, developmental delays, adhd, cognitive delays, and a multitude of other special needs diagnosis. Most recently, I have been caring for Alzheimer's/ dementia clients, end-stage disease and hospice. I am redirecting my career to focus...
Grace S.
Bates City, MO
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I'm Grace! I'm am 20 years old and my child care experience starts with my 4 younger siblings. I have watched them while both parents were at work at the age of about 14 or 15. My siblings then where between the ages of 2 and 12. I also have worked with children doing equine therapy for special needs kids for several...
Paige G.
Bates City, MO
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Paige, I'm 20 years old and I worked at an early childhood center for 2 1/2 years but have been babysitting since I was 15. I'm a new mom to a sweet 3-month-old boy and am currently going to college for Speech Language Pathology and Psychology. I also worked in a nursing home for 2 years and have experience with food...
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I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, as well as clinical experience working with kids in elementary school! I've babysat for up to 4 children at a time in the past, and worked with ages ranging from newborns to 13 years old. I also have experience with special needs kids, specifically autism. I'm willing to help out...
Jillian R.
Lone Jack, MO
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Jillian. I have been nannying/babysitting for 5ish years with lots of experience with kiddos of all ages and personalities. I have experience with special needs as well as medical needs. I have my own transportation and am very comfortable with animals of all shapes and sizes! I love crafts, reading, learning, and...
Ashley L.
Blue Springs, MO
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello there! I'm Ashley!
A bit about me:
I have a Missouri CNA, which I obtained in 2015.
I have 9 years combined experience working in various healthcare settings.
I have experience working with seniors in independent and assisted living. Adults in Neurology/Oncology/Med Surgery. In pediatrics through Urgent Care.
If my...
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Hello my names Harmony, I have a variety of experiences with kids with disabilities. I've been a Sped Para for about 4 years in two different school districts. I'm currently working on my RBT certification as well. I'm a pretty shy at first but love children! I want to be there to help you and the kid in anyway I can. I know how...
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Harmony C.
Grain Valley, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello my names Harmony. I have over 10 plus years in experience with children. All ages as well as special needs kids as well. I enjoy children and helping them learn new things. My availability is pretty open currently. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
I'd describe my personality as positive, helpful, kind
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive...
Reviewed by Karyn M.
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I grew up with my autistic brother. He never had a drivers license and walked everywhere or rode a bike. One particular snowy night he was walking home from Walmart on a street that had no sidewalks. A pickup with a snow plow on the front hit my brother a knocked him into a deep ditch. He was life-flighted to Kansas City where...
5.0
"I can't praise Larry enough. He is a Gem!!! He helped us with our adult son with autism, transport to and from work and to activities and helped us when I went out of town. Even let our little old dog out when...
Reviewed by Regina Y.
Abbigail S.
Independence, MO
$13-18/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Abbi, I'm 20 years old. I've been working at a professional child care facility the last 2 years and have also been EMT certified. I have experience working with all ages and abilities including special needs. I love all animals and don't mind caring for them as well as the children or any house work that needs...
5.0
"Abbigail is exceptionally kind and attentive with our 3 month old daughter! She listened to our concerns and thoughtfully made recommendations based on careful observations of our daughter. Abbigail worked with...
Reviewed by Chris E.
Rebekkah M.
Kansas City, MO
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello my name is Rebekkah. I am a 22-year-old female and I live in Raytown MO. I currently don't have a license but have means of transportation to get to and from places. Professional experience is I use to work for a local school district as a Paraprofessional and helped special need middle school students learn. I have also...
5.0
"Did wonderful job with my children."
Reviewed by Monique A.
Kimberly W.
Lees Summit, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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I'm an elementary special education teacher and many years as an educator. I've babysat for families when I was a teaching assistant at a Montessori school years ago. I'm off work June-August and would love to help where I can during that time. If you have children with special needs, the hourly rate will be more just due to the...
5.0
"Kim was amazing. You can definitely tell she loves children so much. I wish I could hire her full-time but anyone who gets her, will not be disappointed. "
Reviewed by Care member
5.0
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Highlights:
- Recently vaccinated for the current Covid and flu strains.
- My passion is working with children and families.
- Kindness is my cornerstone.
- Extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages.
- Over eight years of experience as a caregiver.
- Certified in First Aid and CPR/AED for...
5.0
"We cannot recommend Maryellen highly enough! From our initial interview to the many times she has cared for our children, she has felt like a member of our family. Not only is she punctual, qualified, and...
Reviewed by Andrea E.
Abbigail S.
Independence, MO
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi my name is Abbi, I'm 23 years old. I've been working with children my entire life. I have worked in a professional child care facility on post (CDC) for over two years dealing with children of all ages. I have experience with special needs and I am EMT verified. I have been working from home for the last 2 years watching...
5.0
"Hired and is working very well with us! She is so helpful and caring! She is amazing with my 2 year old and very is very loving and gentle with my 5 month old. I can not to see what the future holds working...
Reviewed by Elizabeth S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Grove, MO
Araceli G.
5.0
Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...
- Karyn M.
Larry J.
5.0
Larry is a great guy & really helped me out. Being single with no family in town I was always concerned about what I would do if I ever needed a surgery driver. Larry provided early morning transportation to my surgery & got me home in good shape. Larry was in touch with me the night before...
- Paul M.
Abbigail S.
5.0
Abbigail is exceptionally kind and attentive with our 3 month old daughter! She listened to our concerns and thoughtfully made recommendations based on careful observations of our daughter. Abbigail worked with our daughter on developing motor skills and read to her everyday to help with developing...
- Chris E.
Rebekkah M.
5.0
Did wonderful job with my children.
- Monique A.
Kimberly W.
5.0
Kim was amazing. You can definitely tell she loves children so much. I wish I could hire her full-time but anyone who gets her, will not be disappointed.
- Care member
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