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51 special needs caregivers are listed in Cedar Rapids, IA
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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I'd describe my personality as reliable, kind, and smart.
I like working with kids because they have so much curiosity about the world! I love teaching and supporting their exploration.
I started working with kids when my family started fostering children when I was a teenager. I have been working professionally with kids for...
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Hello!
My Mother and I took care of my Grandma for 4 years before she passed. Since then I've always had a love for caring for people. I've worked with individuals with disabilities, special needs, care after a stroke, ALS, and enjoy spending time making others days brighter. Please reach out with any questions!!
Essodapidjem E.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$8-13/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have 4 years of experience as a caregiver. Helping people w special needs
Paige B.
Marion, IA
$15-20/hr
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Hello, I am a senior at the University of Iowa studying Environmental Planning and Bio-science. I am looking for a job over winter break when I return to my home town of Marion, Iowa. This past summer I was a naturalist intern at Indian Creek Nature Center. My job was to help teach and care for a large group of kids at summer...
Paige B.
Marion, IA
$18/hr • 2 yrs exp
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Hello, I am a recent graduate at University of Iowa. I studied Environmental Planning and Bio-science. I am looking for a full time position M-F, and could pick up occasional other jobs. During summer of 2019 I was a naturalist intern at Indian Creek Nature Center. My job was to help teach and care for a large group of kids at...
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"Paige is very quiet, but is really great at working with kids. My son, in particular, has moderate to severe intellectual disability, is non-verbal and is not toilet trained (he is developmentally a 14 year...
Reviewed by Carrie B.
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I recently started working at school with kids who have special needs or behavior problems. I have worked at a local Daycare right out of High School so I have experience with working with different ages all at once. I am looking for a nanny job for the summer! And random babysitting jobs that can go into next school year.
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Hi, my name is Emilee I'm a 20-year-old student living in Marion Iowa! I have over 7 years of child care experience ranging from babysitting/nannying jobs to working at daycares and working with kids who have special needs/struggle with behavioral disabilities. I am very outgoing and hardworking and have worked with kiddos of...
Sydney L.
Marion, IA
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have 4 years of experience working with kids with special needs. I am an associate as a school and have been a CCO employee for a family over the summer. I am also getting a Special Education degree
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I worked for Rem Iowa for a few months. I worked at their day program helping with toiletry and doing their care plans with them. I also picked up shifts at the houses and helped wit showering, cooking, cleaning, and sitting and talking with the individuals as well as helping them be as independent as they can.
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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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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...
Kayleen T.
Marion, IA
$25-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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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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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...
Alicia W.
Marion, IA
$22-32/hr • 4 yrs exp
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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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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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I stumbled upon a job at a group home for adults with special needs while I was in college, and I was shocked at how meaningful the work was. I still visit those people when I have free time, as they live near some of my family. I have worked with kids and adults, with a variety disabilities, in a variety of environments.
I...
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"Christopher was one of the best PCA's for our 17 year old with autism. He is so kind, professional, laid back but really detailed in the care and attention he gave to our son. I felt totally confident our son...
Reviewed by Dani R.
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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.
Abgail H.
Solon, IA
$21-23/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have type one diabetes myself and my brother has epilepsy. I also have 6 yrs experience watching kids w ASD and Downs.
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I am a geriatric nurse with experience caring for children, disabled adults, elderly, and pets since I was 16 years old. I am a responsible adult, looking to make more money this summer to pay my travel expenses to Haiti. Thanks for considering me to help with your daily life challenges.
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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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Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Cedar Rapids, IA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 51 listed special needs caregivers.