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Willing To Work With Special Needs

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have experienced different ages, from infant to seniors, I have worked as a kindergarten teacher and also worked with kids who have autism and behavioral disorders. I have work both in home and facilities with seniors.
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Johnston, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! My name is Morgan! I am an undergraduate student studying social sciences and psychology. I am currently a full-time childcare business owner. I have 8 years experience in childcare from daycare, nannying, special needs, and now my own business! I am also a mother to my own children, so I understand on a personal level...
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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
Dementia
light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
+ 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
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
travel
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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$22/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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West Des Moines, IA

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$13/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I love being able to support families of children and adults with special needs. Within my teaching experience I have worked with hundreds of students that require various accommodations and have done my best to create a welcoming classroom environment to meet everyone's needs. In addition to my six years of teaching I have been...
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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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Ankeny, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
travel
Hi! My name is Gracie, I'm 23 years old, and I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Iowa State University. I have a passion for helping others and several years of experience caring for children of all ages, with a special love for working with infants. In addition to years of babysitting experience, I've worked in the...
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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 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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Special Eduction Teacher

Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 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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Caregiver

West Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
I am not experienced with special needs persons, but I am willing to try to take care of someone with special needs. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I am loving and kind. I have passed a background check.
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Ankeny, IA

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$22/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My five years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to teenagers, with varying needs have solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. Previous babysitting roles showed me the positive impact I could have on...
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Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
I'm an outgoing and creative caregiver with a passion for nurturing children's growth. I have 8 years of experience working with children through babysitting and coaching recreational activities. This past summer, I worked at Easterseals summer camp as a counselor for children with special needs. With that job, I led campers...
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West Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Liz, a graduate student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with several years of experience working with children, including children with special needs. I'm also a mom, so I understand how important it is to find someone who is dependable, patient, and genuinely cares about your child. I enjoy creating a fun, safe,...
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