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Ruth C.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$21/hr
3 years experience
I've had about three years of experience working with special needs individuals. I did play therapy with an autistic teen boy at his home. For the past two years I've been a Direct Support Provider for a Down syndrome man. I have CPR & First Aid training.
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Rosario S.'s Photo

Grandview, MO

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$20/hr
14 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hello my Name is Rosario and I love children. Since I was 15, I've been caring of children, cousins , nephews and then my own. After they all grew up I decided to babysit for busy parents. I had extensive experience caring for new borns, twins, toddler, teenager, and children with special needs. If you need someone respectful,...
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Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have cared for children with special needs in different areas of my life. My college has a program designed specially for students with special needs, where I have "peer mentored" several students. I am passionate about the normalization factor.
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Retired Special Ed Teacher

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
+ 1 more
I have had 20 years experience as a special education teacher. I have also worked as a paraprofessional and have done respite care for special needs children. I have worked with all age groups, especially early childhood and primary. My experience covers a wide range - from severe, multiply handicapped to non-disabled children....
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Special Education Teacher

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I was a special educator for high school students for three years. My younger sister has Down syndrome so I have been around kids with disabilities my whole life and absolutely love them! I am patient and caring, yet firm and helping these individuals become as independent as possible. I have a baby now so I gave up teaching to...
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Leslie C.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
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Phyllis C.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Hey there, I'm Phyllis! Here's a little bit about me: I'm currently working as a para in a middle school CBR classroom during the week and on the weekends I work at a daycare.
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Great Caregiver Available Now!

Independence, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20+ years of experience with in home care and excellent references. I am kind and compassionate, with background screening available. I am highly dependable, able to care for all ages, and many disabilities. I have reasonable rates for advanced personal care. Thank you.
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Colleen W.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
20 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of all ages, as well as single child homes and children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
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Cindy O.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$12/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Craft assistance
Nurturing a child's growth and witnessing their milestones is my greatest passion. With 10 years of experience, I bring a calm, patient, and creative approach to caring for up to four children. My background includes Early Child Development coursework and hands-on experience supporting children with special needs. I hold CPR...
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Audrey B.'s Photo

Raymore, MO

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$15/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hi! My name is Audrey. I am 23 years I will be graduating in May with my COTA/L degree. I am CPR/first aid certified, trained in administering medications, and experienced with a variety of mental and physical disabilities! I am also a licensed CNA. I work hard and I love being a caregiver. If you have any questions feel free to...
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Ashley C.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have worked for home health for 3 years, with special need adults/teens. I love taking care of people! To be able to help someone out who can't do for themselves is very heartwarming!
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Lexia E.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with special needs adults and children. I have been a caregiver off and on for 10 years. I just ended a career in Law Enforcement and have training in First Aid and CPR.
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Kim B.'s Photo

Currently Unavailable

Independence, MO

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$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
craft assistance
**Out of town until Jan 10th** My name is Kim, I just moced back to Missouri after spending 2 years in Maryland. I have first aide and CPR training (infant and adult). My certification has lapsed currently, though I have been through training numerous times for different jobs. The past 2 years I nannied for a family with three...
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Dana A.'s Photo

Independence, MO

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$16/hr
7 years experience
7 years experience, multiple medical certifications (cna, CPR, first aid, fitness and nutrition) also med level 1 through mental health dep., know some sign language but not fluent. Lots of experience working in ISL homes.
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Reliable, Creative Childcare You Can Count On!

Kansas City, MO

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$23/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! My name is Aaliyah, I'm a fun, energetic person who loves arts and crafts, trips to the aquarium, board games, and cozy reading time! I have 4+ years of experience in a variety of childcare roles, including nannying, tutoring, assistant teaching, and babysitting. I've worked with children from 4 months to 11 years old...
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Sophia S.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I am a nanny full time but have previously worked with a woman with an anoxic brain injury and children with Down's syndrome and ASDs.
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Caring Nanny

Kansas City, MO

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$16/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I love kids! And I have a lot of experience with babies and toddlers and special needs children. I am CPR certified and have had training in the medical field from my previous job KU medical. Nannying is very special to me, I think it is important to give good care and make sure the child is happy and in a nurturing environment....
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Emily M.'s Photo

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have 8 years of experience supervising children, and six years of experience teaching kids with special needs. I love to teach and have fun with children of all ages. I am very flexible and would love to help out anyone who is in need of an extra set of hands during the summer!
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Desiree B.'s Photo

Pleasant Hill, MO

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Raised a large family of five children and I am a natural caregiver. I have experience with children with special needs such as ADHD, learning disabilities and autism. I am available as needed or on a repeated schedule.
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