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Jenna A.
Ankeny, IA
$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been babysitting for ever since little I watched my silbings and cousins. I have babysit special needs children. I love little kids and love playing with them indoor and outdoors. I also do babysitting at my apartment ankeny.
Kelley M.
Ankeny, IA
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver Available, Love To Work With Special Needs Children.
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Hi my name is Kelley. I have many years experience working with Special Needs Children and Adults. I've worked in several different settings. Schools, residential facilities, group homes and direct care. I really love it! I have great references . My last position lasted seven years. He was 18 when we started working together....
Olivia E.
Bondurant, IA
$16/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have worked with children for many years. I first started out babysitting for family friends, neighbors, etc. I then was employed through Childserve to work with children and adults with special needs for almost 3 years. I have also worked with an 18-month-old to help with home physical therapy. I am going to school to become...
Jen H.
Pleasant Hill, IA
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Educated Nurse Practitioner With My Doctorate To Care For Your Family Member Or Watch Children.
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I have been a family nurse practitioner since 2003 and have worked with all spectrum of populations. Was a practitioner at Blank for a long time.
Michaela C.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Michaela and I am from Johnston. I recently graduated with my bachelor's in special education. I have a lot of experience working with all children, but primarily children with special needs. I have worked as a special education associate, autism day program assistant, substitute teacher, and respite provider. I...
Janiya P.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have 2 years of experience working with children with autism/ adhd/ and mental disorders. I can help with Travel/Errands and behavioral support. In the past, I was busy helping raise my nieces (1 has adhd and 1 has odd/ add), especially during the pandemic; becoming their nanny and teacher. I had a nanny family back home that...
Amanda C.
Des Moines, IA
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver With 10+ Years Of Childcare Teaching Experience Available
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I have been an infant, daycare, preschool teacher and nanny for a combined 10+ years. I have experience with children infant age to about 6 years old mostly, and some latchkey/summer program experience with kids 7 and older as well. I have been both a lead and assistant teacher. I have experience with detailed lesson planning...
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Hi! My name is Olivia!
I am currently 26 years old and will be starting graduate school for Occupational Therapy at Drake University. I have been working in the special needs field since I was in high school. I was a volunteer for a local special recreation association when I first started out, and then I became an inclusion...
Robyne S.
Des Moines, IA
$15/hr • 20 yrs exp
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Hello, I am a 52 yr old mom of two Daughters. I have 30 yrs experience in childcare. I started babysitting when I was 11 and my first job when I turned 16 was at a daycare. I have worked at a few other daycare centers and have also need a nanny twice. I also have experience as a teacher assistant for kids with special needs....
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I have been working with individuals with special needs since I was in High School. I started off volunteering for a special recreation association for various programs. After my freshman year of college, I worked as an inclusion aide for kiddos with autism and other special needs. I loved it. I worked for that company for 3...
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For about four years I tutored and baby sat a child with autism. He was high functioning but also had adhd and was hard to keep on track. I helped him accomplish daily activities and tutored him for school. I enjoyed being able to help him, and see the smile come across his face when he was able to finish a task or got a problem...
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Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
Avianna H.
Bondurant, IA
$17-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Avianna, I am 20 years old. I have been working with children for a little over 2 1/2 years, I've worked with foster kids DHS protected kids aswell as special need children and many more so I have the experience for anything. I have done CPR training. I have my own vehicle with insurance as-well so traveling...
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I started working with kids when I was 10 years old. I babysat for dozens of families all through high school and college. I have taught in public schools for about 30 years.
In my spare time, I like to read, sew, hike, bike, craft, watch tv.
One thing you should know about me is I love God, I have 2 children whom I adopted....
Latasha P.
Des Moines, IA
$14-19/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have several years of experience working with Adults and children who are considered special needs I have worked as a Special Education Associate Substitute for Des Moines Public Schools.
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Hello! I have been working with children for 10+ years. I have worked at daycares, school districts, babysat and nanny for families. I have also worked with children who have special needs. Currently I am a Receptionist at a Pediatric Dentistry and also work as a Substitute at any Iowa school district. Perviously I was an...
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I am a full time nanny looking for additional opportunities. I have been on care. com for 6 years and can provide references as needed.
Kasia J.
Des Moines, IA
$13-18/hr
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I am currently an online ISU student in their education program. I grew up with two brothers with special needs, one older and one younger. I also worked as a one on one associate for preschoolers with special needs.
I am very understanding of our good days and our not so good ones. I'd love to get to know your...
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Hi, my name is Elsa and I am 23 years old. I love spending my days with children and caring for them, whether it's playing outside, planning fun-filled days, cooking/baking, putting them down for naps, or simply watching a movie. I am available and flexible when it comes to my work and I have 2 years experience with being a...
Risha S.
Des Moines, IA
$14-19/hr
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Hi, My name is Risha , I'm 24 and I've worked in Childcare for almost five years now. I've worked with ages 0-5. I would describe my personality as kind, patient and supportive.
Working with kids is a challenge, but I always feel like it's so worth it when you see them start to grow and learn. I love to create, build and play...
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