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Clare B.

Cedar Falls, IA

from
$12/hr
-open to working with individuals with all abilities -experience working with children with autism -knowledgeable with muscular atrophy
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Caregiver/Friend

Cedar Falls, IA

from
$11/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Lily! I have a passion for advocating for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves. My work experience is lengthy (for my age) when it comes to people who live with disabilities. I spent 5 years assisting/caring/transporting adults who have developmental delays, brain injuries, and mental illnesses. This also...
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Experience !

Cedar Falls, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have about 1 year left at UNI to finish up my Elementary Education major and minor in Special Education. Helping children/students with additional needs is something I am very passionate about and something that has always been calling my heart! My experience as a 2-year-old Assistant Teacher in a nearby town a couple...
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Cedar Falls, IA

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$13/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Passionate about helping others, I have a strong ability to connect with and support children, including those with special needs. As the primary caregiver for my 7-year-old autistic sister, I have developed patience, adaptability, and a deep sense of empathy. I thrive in roles that involve nurturing and guiding children,...
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I'd describe my personality as patient, outgoing, understanding I like caring for people with special needs because I know I am making a difference in their lives I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and keeps me active I started caring for people with special needs when I started my job as a special ed para educator...
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Experienced Babysitter Available for Part Time in Waterloo Iowa

Waterloo, IA

4.7(1)
from
$10/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I work at a care facility with people with special needs. I love what I do and have also been taking some classes on special education development.

Carla G. says "Wwill use Rainee part time as needed."

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Waterloo, IA

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
I love working with children and have worked in two day cares. I currently work for the Waterloo schools as a para with children with special needs. I am working on my masters degree in theology and eventually want to be a children's pastor.

Care Member says "She does a great job with my kids (: "

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Full Time Caregiver; Art/Life/People Enthusiast

Waterloo, IA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have worked in the direct care field for 20 years. My certifications include: - CPR -First Aid -CNA The spectrum of care I provide spans from infancy to End of life; my work has taken me in a variety of caring communities. I have worked in multiple facility settings, to private home care, and sat vigil for Hospice...
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Waterloo, IA

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$12/hr
4 years experience
I am an elementary school teacher and am looking for some extra work over the summer! I have been working in the caregiver and education field since 2018.
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In Home Daycare Provider

Waterloo, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for special needs children for over 10 years, on every spectrum, whether it's mental health and every physical challenge. I am very reliable, organized, supportive, caring, and a loving caretaker. I have taken numerous classes for the respite companies I work for and have enjoyed working with children that are...
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Waterloo, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I have four years of experience working with adults and children with special needs! I have helped with occupational and speech therapies as well as communication devices. I'm very patient and try to bring joy to others.
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Craft Encourager

Readlyn, IA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love kids. I'm still at the age where I'm not ready to have my own kids so I'd love to take care of yours. I'm a night owl so feel free to have a late date night or even a weekend getaway. I have worked with kids who have special needs and am very...

Alexa K. says "She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!"

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Waterloo, IA

5.0(1)
from
$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've gained numerous experiences with people of varying needs including but not limited to three years with the Spectrum Project ( a Saturday morning program with k-12 students of varying needs with drama, movement, music and art experiences), field experiences offered through my university, and teaching art classes in...

Sue P. says "Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing...

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Waterloo, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
dementia
errands
transportation
light cleaning
Hey I'm Shan and I have about a year of experience with adult care but have experience from taking care of a child with special needs and I feel like that would help me take care of you or your loved ones.
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  • The average post rate is $12.60/hr as of October 2025

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Special Needs Caregivers in Cedar Falls, IA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 14 listed special needs caregivers

Rainee G.

Wwill use Rainee part time as needed.

- Carla G.

Rainee G.

She does a great job with my kids (:

- Care member

Kiersten P.

She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great...

- Alexa K.

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