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Belinda C.

Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for persons with special needs for 15 years. I have a passion for helping people in need.
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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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Caring Nanny

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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Kansas City, MO

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$24/hr
My name is Claudia I'm here Trying to find a job And asking for a job I been caregiver 3 to 4 years
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Lees Summit, MO

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Grace, and I enjoy working with children. I am CPR, first aid, and safe sitter certified. I have experience with kids ages 6 months-11 years. I am the oldest of three siblings and one of my younger sisters has special needs. I have spent many hours watching my sisters and have been babysitting other families...
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I Am Looking To Help A Family For The Summer And Have Lots Of Fun!

Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a mom of the coolest 10-year-old boy. I have a back ground in special education. I have worked with families that had multiple children at different ages. I always have extra art supplies if they like crafts. I do not smoke, I have worked with children with special needs and allergies. I hope I can help you out. Thank you...
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Behavioral Para

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Sara and I am a behavioral para at one of the local high schools in the area. I have three years of prior nannying experience with one year specifically working with special needs students. The majority of my students are on the Autism Spectrum in addition to ADHD and developmental disabilities. I am currently in...
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Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Sam I am 21! I have worked with many kids and adults with special needs! I'm a CNA and I am in nursing school !
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Stay-At-Home Father With 3YO With Autism

Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
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Caregiver

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
Transportation
respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
Hi! My name is, Kaytlin and I just genuinely enjoy helping people. I'm used to working with children and adults with special need but I'm looking to try something new with senior care. I'm very friendly, compassionate, outgoing and responsible.
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Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
I like working with kids because it brings me joy to see them smile and I love helping kids. My skills include patience, communication, and feeding schedules I started working with kids when I was around 10. I babysat my cousins then when I was in highschool I started babysitting the neighborhood kids. I'm currently working...
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My Experience In Care

Blue Springs, MO

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Compassionate Caregiver and Advocate for Special Needs Hi! I'm Danya, and I'm passionate about providing exceptional care to individuals of all ages. With a background as a Team Lead at a day program for special-needs adults , I gained experience in supporting individuals with diverse abilities, ensuring they have enriching...
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Part Time Companion

Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I specialize in all things baby. Among other credentials I am a postpartum doula. I have studied with pediatric sleep consultants. As a freelance caregiver I am available for day or overnight care. My care plan is designed to make mom and dads life more pleasant. How I do that is by ensuring that your baby is being cared for by...
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Special-Needs Specialist

Kansas City, MO

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
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Hello

Blue Springs, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Kaitlin. I have a lifetime of experience with children with special needs. I have two family members with special needs that I have taken care of. I have been a PCA for over 15 years. I am patient and kind. We never know what people are going through. I lead with having a calm voice and going at the pace of the...
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Special-Needs Specialist

Kansas City, MO

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$8/hr
Respite care
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
errands
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
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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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Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a Para in a Special Education classroom for three years as well as participating in a developmental class in high school where I got to participate in activities with my peers who had special needs.
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Kansas City, MO

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$8/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with kids that have ADD or ADHD because people in my family have it. I also know American Sign Language (I am pursuing a degree in that field). I also have some people in my family with special needs and/or autism so I have some experience! I also just love kids in general. (:
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Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have mainly worked with children with Autism, Developmental Delays and Down Syndrome but I have also worked with all age groups with varying special needs. I truly love working with people with special needs and work full time as a behavior analyst with a behavioral health provider. this has been my passion for almost 10...
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