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The most rewarding position I have ever done is working with Special Needs Individuals. I have spent the last 4 yrs working with disabled people whether Mentally challenged, Cerebral Palsy, Downs and any other intellectual disability
I am MAC Certified and allowed to give medication when scheduled, bathe them, lite housekeeping...
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As a former Educator with a medical background, I also have extensive experience as a Professional Nanny with special interest in Child Care including special needs care. For the past 12 years I have worked as a Nanny and Personal Care Provider. I am a very responsible, loving, caring dependable individual who take her work...
5.0
"Ms. Judy went above and beyond what was expected of her. She was always on time and helpful. I will be hiring her again."
Reviewed by Courtney S.
Miah E.
Madison, AL
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi!! My name is Miah and I am 20 years old. I currently work part-time at a hospice facility but I'm looking at getting back into childcare! I have been caring for children for 4-5 years and before that my little brother! I have experience with children with special needs, food allergies, and medical conditions! I love working...
Jennifer S.
Madison, AL
$14-19/hr
5.0
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Worked with children with multiple different special needs over the years. I have also worked in senior care homes in a few capacities.
5.0
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Hi, I'm Judy a committed, responsible, creative, patient, kind and loving Care Provider who takes great pride in providing professional Special Needs Care to Children and Adults of all ages. I've acquired two years of Homeschooling Coach assistance for K12 programs. I hold a BA in Health Services and currently pursing my MBA in...
5.0
"Judy is very energetic, friendly and caring. She cares for my Mother with gentleness and love. She has my Mother engaged in different activities during the day to stimulate my Mother's mind. Judy always...
Reviewed by Nancy R.
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I was a nanny during undergrad studying CS, and after working in my field, I've realized that I find the most fulfillment working with children!
I have been a caregiver for over 8 years now. I have experience caring for a wide variety of children ranging from special needs to foster children to newborns. I also worked at an...
5.0
"My son is seven and he absolutely loves Kendal! Kendal babysat for me for about a year and a half, she was always very polite and dependable. My son can be difficult especially around meals or when it comes...
Reviewed by Mari M.
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I have 25+ years experience working with many different mental disabilities. Even though I have a lot of experience, every person with these type of challenges are different. So, when I start working with these special individuals, I take the time to learn them, their families and their routines.
I can truly tell you, that I...
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Hello! I'm a glass half full, positive, and patient person. I've been a caretaker my whole life, often involving young kids and teens. I grew up with medically fragile siblings, and have ranged experience. I often lived with my grandmother and helped her with her routines and errands. I am an organizer, understanding, and time...
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Hello, my name is Maria, proud and happy mother of two girls. I moved to the US 10 years ago along with my husband due to his retirement from military service. I have since attained my certification in early child care and pediatric CPR. I'm also certified to care for special needs children and have experience in doing so. I...
Raquel M.
Madison, AL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hey there! I have worked in the professional world with students of all ages for the last 10 years. I am creative, can be silly and very flexible. I have worked with students with special needs. I have taught preschool and first grade as a lead teacher. I recently moved to the Nashville area with my husband and our 1-year-old. I...
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Hello! I'm Michelle, a trustworthy and experienced babysitter with 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. I'm passionate about creating a fun and safe environment for kids to thrive.
I've worked with families with children from infancy to teen age, including those with special needs and...
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Hello! I have 1 year of experience as a Paraprofessional in a local elementary school, and 8 years of experience in various daycare, and outside babysitting. I have also been a Respite Care Worker for the Alabama Department of Mental Health for the past 4 years where I cared for a 13-year-old with autism. I have had a lot of...
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10yrs in Medical Field as a Medical Assistant
7 years in Special Needs community and group home care settings
3 years in Senior In-Home Private care
Currently and for past 4 years work in school system as a Teachers Assistant/Substitute
Jenny B.
Madison, AL
$13-18/hr • 1 yrs exp
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I will be teaching abroad soon and I'm looking for temporary jobs over the summer. I am a teacher and a camp counselor, so I have extensive experience with children. I have been subbing for the past year, mostly for SPED classrooms, and I am confident in my ability to work with special needs children. I believe I am patient,...
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Hey there! My name is Erin and I am credentialed as a Special Education teacher. I recently left the classroom after 3 years and I'm ready to start working with kids and/or adults who may have various specific needs. I'm truly a helper. I love to make people smile and I truly see people for their abilities.
Diana I.
Athens, AL
$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have kind of a gift when it comes to special needs people! I'm in the special needs and have compassion for them! I make them feel like they're completely normal and make them feel so special! because they're special to my heart!
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My name is Elizabeth and I am a VERY fun nanny. I've been working with kids for as long as I can remember, and I absolutely love it. Being a child at heart, I find it very easy to connect with them (and I will!).
Kid into art? Music? Sports? Games? Outdoors? Indoors? I'll do it all! I've worked with a family doing online...
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Experienced nurse, caring, dependable, honest, and competent in senior care, hospice care, cancer care, and care of special needs patients. Experienced with use of hoyer lifts, wheelchair transportation, safe transfer assistance, ADL care, bowel management, feeding tubes, wound care etc. Enjoy cooking, cleaning, shopping,...
Maria E.
Madison, AL
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Maria, Madison AL
I'm a Registered Nurse, studied in Switzerland and lived in USA, Switzerland and Ecuador. Working in different countries and areas has given me a lot of experience in diverse fields. I have worked in acute hospitals with adults and expecting moms, in elderly homes and providing in home care, with children as a...
Emerson M.
Madison, AL
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
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With a decade of childcare experience under my belt, I've been on quite the adventure. Six of those years were spent at a daycare, and I've even had the privilege of working with special needs children, which taught me a lot about being adaptable and patient. I'm a nature enthusiast and an animal lover, and I find joy in the...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Decatur, AL
Julia F.
5.0
Ms. JJ has been such a blessing for my family. We were looking for someone with a good level of experience to help guide us through the learning curves of our first baby, and she has been wonderful. She has a very open presence and personality, which I have thoroughly enjoyed, and my baby loves how...
- Lisa H.
Julia F.
5.0
Judy is very energetic, friendly and caring. She cares for my Mother with gentleness and love. She has my Mother engaged in different activities during the day to stimulate my Mother's mind. Judy always bring a SMILE to my Mother's face. Judy is a true answer to prayer for the greatest...
- Nancy R.
Kendal S.
5.0
Kendal has worked in our Church in the nursery and volunteered in VBS also. She has a kind heart and is fun to be with. She has worked with children tutoring at the A. School of Math and Science, where she graduated from in 2014. She is creative in music and art. She has experience with animals,...
- Suzette S.
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