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West Des Moines, IA
23 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a teacher who works with students who have special needs. I teach at a special school in the Des Moines area. I have worked in two different types of classrooms. My first classroom had students with severe autism, non-verbal, and behavioral needs. My second... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down...
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines, IA
23 years old
2 years experience
Full-time
$10-$20/hour
I am a teacher who works with students who have special needs. I teach at a special school in the Des Moines area. I have worked in two different types of classrooms. My first classroom had students with severe autism, non-verbal, and behavioral needs. My second... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down...
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within a month
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines, IA
20 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$15/hour
From a young age I have been around others with special needs, as my mother is a special education teacher. As I grew up, I got the opportunity to deal with this special group of people as I babysat, taught swim lessons, and coached for Special Olympics for those... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cancer, Deafness, Down Syndrome,...
Response: Replies to 75% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines, IA
27 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I worked for 2+ years with children with special needs at a organization and independently. I have always enjoyed working with kids and kids with special needs are even more enjoyable.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of West Des Moines.
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West Des Moines, IA
27 years old
2 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
I worked for 2+ years with children with special needs at a organization and independently. I have always enjoyed working with kids and kids with special needs are even more enjoyable.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Deafness, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Food Allergies, Mental Illness, Obesity, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 4 months
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Can provide special needs care within 25 miles of West Des Moines.
Lori M.
 
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West Des Moines, IA
24 years old
5 years experience
Full-time
$15-$50/hour
I grew up with a younger brother who has Autism, ADD and an attachment disorder. He may have those diagnosis, but he is one of the smartest, caring and most creative people I know. Growing up with him has given me a heart and passion for other children with the similar diagnosis.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Autism, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Speech Delay
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 30 miles of West Des Moines, including Johnston, Ankeny and Urbandale.
Ann H.
 
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West Des Moines, IA
23 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I recently graduated with a Major in Elementary Education and Minor in Special Education and Literacy Education. I started working with children with special needs when I started babysitting my neighbor who is mentally handicapped. I was involved in the Special... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
Response: Promised to reply within 5 days.
Last Login: Within 6 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of West Des Moines, including Waukee, Clive and Grimes.
Ann H.
 
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West Des Moines, IA
23 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$15/hour
I recently graduated with a Major in Elementary Education and Minor in Special Education and Literacy Education. I started working with children with special needs when I started babysitting my neighbor who is mentally handicapped. I was involved in the Special... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays, Down Syndrome, Dyslexia,...
Response: Promised to reply within 5 days.
Last Login: Within 6 months
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of West Des Moines, including Norwalk and Windsor Heights.
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West Des Moines, IA
27 years old
3 years experience
Full-time
$5-$30/hour
I am a 25-year-old graduate student who will be done with my clinical training at the end of July. I currently work with children and adults who are mentally ill including children with Asperger's, ADHD, and other disorders. In junior high and high school I babysat... More>
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities, Developmental Delays,...
Response: Replies to 50% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 10 miles of West Des Moines.
West Des Moines, IA
26 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$10/hour
I have worked with children who have special healthcare needs for the past 10 years. I began providing respite services while in high school. I have worked for a non-profit providing respite and SCL services to children with special needs for the past six and a... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of West Des Moines, including Altoona, Indianola and Pleasant Hill.
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West Des Moines, IA
26 years old
10 years experience
Part-time
$10-$10/hour
I have worked with children who have special healthcare needs for the past 10 years. I began providing respite services while in high school. I have worked for a non-profit providing respite and SCL services to children with special needs for the past six and a... More>
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, Asthma, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Blindness/Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Cognitive Disabilities,...
Response: Replies to 100% of messages.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of West Des Moines, including Polk City, Bondurant and Adel.
West Des Moines, IA
26 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$35/hour
I am a mother of two young children and have been a CNA for 6 years. I have worked in long term care, acute care, and dementia care. I am a certified dementia practitioner as well as CPR certified. I have worked in a hospital and have taken care of numerous people... More>
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 5 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of West Des Moines, including Granger.
West Des Moines, IA
26 years old
4 years experience
Full-time
$10-$35/hour
I am a mother of two young children and have been a CNA for 6 years. I have worked in long term care, acute care, and dementia care. I am a certified dementia practitioner as well as CPR certified. I have worked in a hospital and have taken care of numerous people... More>
Experienced with ages: Senior
Experienced with diagnoses: Epilepsy, Seizure Disorder
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 5 months
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Can provide special needs care within 15 miles of West Des Moines.
West Des Moines, IA
22 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$10-$20/hour
In my freshman year, I volunteered where I worked with special needs children. I enjoyed my time there.
Experienced with ages: Youth, Teen, Adult
Experienced with diagnoses: Cognitive Disabilities
Response: Promised to reply within 1 day.
Last Login: Within 2 weeks
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Can provide special needs care within 5 miles of West Des Moines.
West Des Moines, IA
25 years old
0 years experience
Part-time
$5-$10/hour
I am working on completing my Bachelor's of Social Work this summer by doing my field placement in a nursing home. I am looking for a part-time job and that will help me get more experience in different areas.
Experienced with ages: Infant, Youth, Teen, Adult, Senior
Response: Promised to reply within 2 days.
Last Login: Within 3 months
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Can provide special needs care within 20 miles of West Des Moines, including Winterset and Carlisle.
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