Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Iowa City, IA

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... show more

Hi I'm Liza I have over 5 years of experience with working with kids and adults with special needs. I am a current senior at University of Iowa. I am majoring in Therapeutic recreation and hope to become an occupational therapist. I have worked as a private caregiver for multiple children with disabilities and really strive to... show more

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... show more

Hi, my name is Lynsey and I am a full-time student at the University of Iowa. I am in the Therapeutic Recreation Program and hope to become a child life specialist one day. I have worked at a Educational Child Care facility for 3 years now, which has allowed me to work kids ranging in age and needs. I was able to work with a... show more

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... show more

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.

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.

Hi! I'm a reliable, creative, and responsible caregiver who is looking to provide a memorable experience. I have cared for all ages from infants to young adults. With me, you can expect that I will be on time, organized, and well-prepared. I am able to multi task, and I don't mind do extra errand or tasks around the house. I am... show more

Hello, I'm Madelyn. I have been studying Elementary Education with a minor in Special Education for the past 3 years at UNI. I have recently decided to take a break from my schooling and move closer to my home town. I would love to find a nanny/caregiver position near DeWitt and the Quad Cities area that offers a consistent... show more

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... show more

- I am currently working as a Direct Support Professional at Abbe Health which is an affiliate of Unity Point Health. My role is to provide support and supervision for individuals with mental and physical disabilities in community-based service. I also assist clients with daily living tasks and skills. - I am also working as a... show more

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... show more

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... show more

Hi there! I'm about to begin my junior year as a nursing student at the University of Iowa. In high school I received my CNA license and participated in HOSA. I'm intermediate in ASL and have experience caring for special needs children, including my little sister and her friends. I have worked with several kids with autism,... show more

Hello! I am a Therapeutic Recreation major with a disability studies minor at the University of Iowa. I am pretty available Tuesday, Thurdays, and weekends I am super passionate about caring for kids and adults with (or without) disabilities since I was previously a behavior technician. Most of my school classes are virtual this... show more

I have 1 year of paid experience, but have had a variety of volunteer and paid jobs within the human services specifically working with children and adults with disabilities in various settings. I can help with Transportation Services, Meal Prep, Housekeeping, and Errands/Shopping. I like to have fun with all my client! I am... show more

I have been the care giver for a bright young man deprived of some oxygen at birth. For over four years I have had the pleasure of staying with him in his home every Wednesday . I enjoy taking this great guy out somewhere new every week; we go to lunch, to parks, to the mall and all over. Also for several years I often stayed... show more

Hello there, I have worked with wide variety of disabilities including a variety of mental illness such as Alzheimer, dementia and Parkinson or just an elder that need help with their daily routine such bathing, dressing, cooking, feeding, meds reminder, transportation, and so on. I am up to date with CPR/Fist aid for all ages.... show more

I am an active retired school teacher seeking part time work as a companion for seniors although I also do pet sitting and score tests part time at home. I haven't had paid companion jobs for seniors but am a very responsible, reliable, caring person who has helped my mother when she was in the nursing home for nine years. I am... show more

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... show more