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Hi! My Name Is Sydney! I Am 19 Years Old, And Currently Studying A Social Work Major In College!

Marion, IA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
I have various different skills to bring to the table, but I would say my top three are empathy, communication, and responsibility. Starting with empathy, I am currently studying social work as my major in college. I have 5+ years working with children with different various special needs, as well as a sibling. Through these...
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I Strive To Make People Smile

Hiawatha, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am currently attending Kirkwood Community College online towards a degree in Business Management. I also have a kitty named Elora so I am pet-friendly to all animals! I mostly have experience taking care of elderly with and without dementia as well as dependent adults with special needs. Although this is my main work...
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Experienced, Loving And Fun In-home Child Care Provider

Marion, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a stay at home mother to my 3-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activities, lots of fun and all meals if needed. I am fully vaccinated, practice gentle parenting and absolutely love working with kids! I have a severely disabled/special needs brother...
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Marion, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have been a CNA since 2011. I have absolutely LOVED working with seniors as well as working in a group home with adults with intellectual disabilities since 2013. I have helped individuals who are diagnosed with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and many more! I have worked in nursing homes, assisted living, and home...
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Experienced Child Caregiver Including Special Needs Children.

Marion, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a stay at home mother to my 2. 5-year-old daughter. I am looking to provide in home child care services to one child. I will provide learning activists, lots of fun and all meals if needed. I am fully vaccinated, practice gentle parenting and absolutely love working with kids! I have a severely disabled/special needs...
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Newborns Are My Specialty

Marion, IA

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$11/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I did childcare out of my home for over 15yrs. I started taking care of the children when they were newborns until they were old enough to be at there homes alone. I would take care of several children from the same families. Then in 2009 my daughter had my first grandchild Charlotte. She was born with many special needs. I have...
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Marion, IA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I started working with kids when my little sister was born in 2004 (I was a young teen). Since then, I've been a mother to 3 stepkids (16, 19 & 22) and to my elementary daughter. I've worked at a daycare as a teen, and I am currently employed at my daughter's school, working directly with elementary students with behaviors or...
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North Liberty, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I'm an oto nurse and I have over 10 years of experience babysitting children of all ages, including special needs. I'm looking to care for littles on my days off. I am comfortable with furbabies, driving, and light housekeeping! Please let me know if you have questions :)
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Responsible And Energentic Caregiver

Tiffin, IA

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$15/hr
Hello! At heart, I am a very organized, patient, and caring person. I find joy in caring for others and making their lives easier and happier. I am currently completing my degree in Elementary Education and would like to add an endorsement in Special Education some day! Although, I don't have experience caring for an individual...
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Caregiver Available

Coralville, IA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
I have been sharing my passion, love and time with those with special needs for years now and have been blessed to make a difference in someone's life's. I felt like God has done a lot for us why not give others hope and love? I love taking care of people in need, be there and put myself in their shoes. I feel like if there is...
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Family Oriented Older Sis :)

Coralville, IA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hey, my name is Madeline! I am a student at the University. I have a larger family, with 5 siblings. Growing up I started to babysit my younger siblings around 13 years old. I really enjoyed my last nannying gig, I cared for 3 younger brothers; we spent the summer playing in their yard, working on schoolwork as they were...
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North Liberty, IA

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$13/hr
Hi there! My name is Emily and I love caring for children. I have experience with my nephew with Autism. He is currently 7 and non verbal. I also babysit my coworkers baby since he was born who is now 6 months old. Let me know if you have any questions!
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Fun Sitter

North Liberty, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
I have 3 years of experience, including being a camp counselor for 2 years. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I can also help take care of pets. I have experience working with special needs kids and am going to college to be a special education teacher. I love doing arts and crafts and swimming.
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Coralville, IA

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$20/hr
I love kids and was certified to teach special education for nine years. I worked 1:1 with a boy with autism in Brooklyn, NY and learned the Sonrise program during that time. I am very patient, understanding and caring.
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Experienced Nanny From Ages: Birth- 14, Mommy's Helper, And Special Needs Care Provider.

Coralville, IA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
+ 1 more
Anyone who meets me sees how very outgoing I am... I don't know a stranger! My love for kids comes from being the oldest of 3 children and from being a part time nanny for 5 children the past 7 years! I enjoy planning fun activities, going to community events and taking an interest in the sports and hobbies the children are...
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Special Needs Caregiver

North Liberty, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 22 years of experience teaching students with special needs. I have a masters in special education. I have been a nanny for the last year for a toddler and a caregiver for an elementary aged boy with autism for the past 8 months. I was also a afterschool caregiver for a 5-year-old boy for a year. I am very responsible and...

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