Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Ames, IA

I am currently a nursing student at dmacc! I am looking to expand my experience by assisting those with intellectual challenges.

I'm a current Director at a mental health company seeking additional employment as a part time caregiver. I have extensive experience with autism, mental health diagnosis (especially Schizophrenia), brain injury and intellectual disabilities. I have past work experience as a behavior technician utilizing ABA techniques.

I volunteered with special needs children at my church a few years ago. I do not have much experience other than that and also having a cousin with autism. Although I do not have much experience, I have lots of childcare experience and I love helping others. I would love to help anywhere that I can!

Hi, my name is Adrianna and I am a junior at Iowa State majoring in psychology with an interest in child psychology and a minor in human development family studies. I love being with kids and have worked with kids and people with special needs. I love doing arts and crafts and activities like drawing, going to parks, playing... read more

Empathetic, nurturing, and reliable with three years of professional experience in childcare. Invested in aiding in the physical, mental, and emotional well-being and development of children entrusted to my care. I have over three years of experience working in a daycare setting that serves children ages 2 months to 5 years... read more

All of my special needs experience has come with children on the autism spectrum. Growing up I babysat for a family friend whose son was on the spectrum. My sister also has a son, who I have babysat, that is also on the spectrum. I believe that there is still much to be done to better understand autism. I believe we can find... read more

My husband, a retired educator, and I have 3 grown children. In 2017 I was hired by a family through care. com to care for their 4-month-old and her 3-year-old sister. I stayed with them until the spring of 2019 when they had another baby and Mom decided to stay home. I then worked as a special needs aid at Edwards Elementary... read more

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with 9 years of experience supporting individuals with special needs in daily living, personal care, and community inclusion. Skilled in following individualized care plans, maintaining safety, and promoting independence with patience and respect