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Larry J.

Part Time Care Giver Available.

Lees Summit, MO

4.8(1)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
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...

Paul M. says "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...

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Lees Summit, MO

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hello! My name is Ashley , I currently work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have been with the company for 4 years and have been working directly with our individuals for about 2 years. I love what I do and would love to help someone else out as well. I am also studying to become a Special...
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Lees Summit, MO

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I'm currently finishing my Degree in Special Education and Elementary Education at Northwest Missouri State University. I currently am working at the Nodaway Association of Group homes assisting adults with developmental disabilities with everyday task such as cleaning, shopping, community outings, social settings, etc. Last...
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Kindhearted Doctor Of Occupational Therapy Student Looking To Provide Compassionate Care

Lees Summit, MO

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hi my name is Sherelle and I have been caring for individuals across the lifespan with medically complex needs since I was 18 years old. I have experience with tracheotomies, g-tubes, basic wheel chair mobility, and any other ADLs that you may think of. I am currently pursing my doctor of occupational therapy degree, but I would...
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Lees Summit, MO

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$13/hr
I have experience caring for children with autism, ADHD/ADD, and blindness. I am comfortable with caring for all ages, and learning to meet individual needs. I cared for my father for many months after he went through radiation therapy and chemo 4 different times. I also cared for my brother for 6 months while he recovered from...
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Experience With Care

Lees Summit, MO

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$8/hr
1 year experience
I have recently worked for Labette Mental Health where my duties where to help children who have behavioral issues and could not do certain life skills on their own.
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Love Kids!

Lees Summit, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience with children with special needs. I have a son with high function Autism and have served in the Special Stars Program at Saddleback Church. I am comfortable with children who have special needs and require a higher level of care. I have an early childhood education degree and was formerly a Montessori School...
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I've cared for my special needs daughter. She had a rare disease called 18p-syndrome. I cared for her 11 years. she also spent a lot of time in and out of the hospital. I have experience with g-tubes, trachea, bathing, giving baths etc. The lists go on. I also have an 13-year-old grandson with autism he is very self independent...
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Lees Summit, MO

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$12/hr
1 year experience
I'd describe my personality as caring, experienced, funny, kind, and patient I started caring for people with special needs in 2013 through a program at my school. However I started working with them professionally when I received a job with the school district as a paraprofessional. In my spare time, I like to relax, spend...
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Independence, MO

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have a wide range of childcare and management background has allowed me to be a productive team member in a range of situations . My common goal is to provide all task set forth by parents to always obtain a quality of life in the home environment and give excellent care. I am keyed up about the likelihood of being able to...
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Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.

Karyn M. says "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...

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Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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Expirence With Special Needs

Independence, MO

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I worked at a daycare before getting into the medical field. I have experience working as a direct support professional for children with disabilities.
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Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with both children and adults with special needs. I began working with children in group homes, then worked as a paraprofessional in Special Ed. classrooms. In 1996, I got my degree in teaching (Special Ed.). I have worked in both homes and schools with children having severe and multiple disabilities,...
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Independence, MO

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$12/hr
10 years experience
Hi there!! I am a paraprofessional for the Center School District in the Early Childhood Program but I love working with children of any age. I am also CPR certified. I love would to help care for your child or children. I can work on short notice if you are in a bind. I can't wait to hear from you! -Jessica
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Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have mainly worked with children with Autism, Developmental Delays and Down Syndrome but I have also worked with all age groups with varying special needs. I truly love working with people with special needs and work full time as a behavior analyst with a behavioral health provider. this has been my passion for almost 10...
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Passionate About Meaningful Care

Independence, MO

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$20/hr
7 years experience
From the time I turned 18 I have worked in direct care. From 18-23 I worked in homes for individuals with disabilities, working with individuals with a wide range of disabilities. I was a house manager for high behavioral home as well as worked with high medical and non-verbal individuals. I have also worked in nursing homes...
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Behavioral Para

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Sara and I am a behavioral para at one of the local high schools in the area. I have three years of prior nannying experience with one year specifically working with special needs students. The majority of my students are on the Autism Spectrum in addition to ADHD and developmental disabilities. I am currently in...
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Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Objective: To provide the highest quality of care, to help people remain safe and happy at home. To improve peoples lives, so they can maintain the highest level of health and independence. My mission is to improve peoples lives so they can stay in their own home. Bring my dedication and passion for children's development to the...
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Blue Springs, MO

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$14/hr
10 years experience
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...
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