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Margaret H.

Ankeny, IA

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$14/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Maggie. I am available to work with high functioning kids with autism. I have been volunteering and working with special needs kids since I was in 7th grade. I have worked in the kitchen and as an assistant teacher at cadence academy preschool as well. I currently work for the ankeny community school district as a...
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Special Needs Helper

Johnston, IA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
I've been working with others that need additional help for 3 years. I would be delighted to help your family! Just reach out if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
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Helper And Companion Available For Young To Older Adults

Ankeny, IA

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$22/hr
6 years experience
Experienced Companion and Helper with over 6 years experience. I have worked in private homes, and assisted living, memory care, healthcare organizations. Although much of my experience is with seniors, I do have experience with younger adults as well. Prior to my current role as companion and assistant, I was an Activities...
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Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$8/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
dementia
+ 1 more
I have 10+ years caring for elderly and special needs in group homes and facilities. I worked as a CNA for 3 years and am currently working full time with Unity Point at Home as an occupational therapy assistant. In August 2024 I will be returning to school to get my doctorate in Occupational Therapy as well.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and I am a licensed occupational therapy assistant. I have 8 years of experience as a child development specialist with infants and toddlers with special, and I am in my second year as a paraprofessional with children aged 3-5 years who have IEPs and special needs. I am a mother...
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Stephanie. I have lived in the Des Moines area for about 4 years now. I do work full time as an occupational therapy assistant, but have a very flexible schedule. I am returning to school at DMU in August to get my doctorate of occupational therapy. I am looking for something flexible, most likely...
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
hospice services
errands
dementia
companionship
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is DeAnn, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 6 of experience providing compassionate, reliable, and professional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in in-home support, including personal care, companionship, dementia care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and post-surgical...
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Waukee, IA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Madison! I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general! I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
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Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
20 years + experience as a HHA/CNA I'm a in home caregiver, I take care of a client who has MS, with bathing, grooming, preparing meals I have 20 years plus of experience as well. I work closely with disabled individuals providing them with assistance and redirection of daily functions such as health, hygiene, cooking, cleaning,...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Waukee, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am an experienced mature caregiver that genuinely cares about the needs of others. I have more than 15+ years of experience as I started working at assisted living facilities at 25 years old and have run two eight-bed facilities for the elderly in Milwaukee and Madison. I have home health care experience with Comfort Keepers,...
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Urbandale, IA

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$16/hr
Hello, my name is Hallie. I'm a second year nursing student. I Iove arts and crafts, being active, and going on adventures with kiddos of all ages. In high school I worked at Childserve and now I currently am working at Cedar Ridge Nursing Home. I am also pet friendly and love all animals! Look forward to meeting your family:)
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Care Giver

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for multiple individuals with various disabilities both children and adults for the past 10 years helping with every day life and making them successful while having fun.
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Caring Helper

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
For about four years I tutored and baby sat a child with autism. He was high functioning but also had adhd and was hard to keep on track. I helped him accomplish daily activities and tutored him for school. I enjoyed being able to help him, and see the smile come across his face when he was able to finish a task or got a problem...
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Urbandale, IA

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$13/hr
7 years experience
I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I have baby-sat for many of the families in my...
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Sydney -From Urbandale, Iowa

Urbandale, IA

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$11/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
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Direct Support Professional

Ankeny, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have been a home health aide for To The Rescue, where I worked directly with individuals with mental and physical disabilities. I am very compassionate and love helping all kinds of people!
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Registered Behavior Technician

West Des Moines, IA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
I worked in Hawaii as a Registered Behavior Technician for 5 months with children with autism. I used applied behavioral analysis to teach new skills and reinforce positive behaviors. I am comfortable with babysitting any kids with special needs due to ASD or ADHD.
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Special Eduction Teacher

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is not just a job for me; it's a passion that stems from witnessing the incredible growth and development children experience. My 20 years of experience caring for children, combined with my graduate degree and early childhood development coursework, have equipped me with the skills to provide exceptional...
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Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Making a difference in the lives of those who want to remain in their home. My clients become a part of my family.
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