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Hello! I'm Dariona, a passionate and experienced nanny dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families.
With many years of childcare experience, I've cared for kids of all ages from newborns to school-age including children with special needs. I provide patient, individualized care tailored to each child's unique...
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I have been working with children since my early teens, starting with babysitting and caring for my special needs siblings. My most recent experience was as a nanny for an infant. Before that, I worked for Army Child and Youth Services in Virginia, caring for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I am trained in CPR and first aid,...
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Finding joy in supporting families is what led me to childcare. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development Coursework. I'm comfortable caring for one child at...
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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Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past three years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11, creating a safe and stimulating environment for them to thrive. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) allows me to plan engaging activities, from outdoor sports to educational games. I am patient,...
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10 years experience·
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If you're reading my profile, maybe you see some potential here. I'm a career nanny with 12+ years of full-time experience, growing alongside three wonderful families. I'm CPR certified, doula trained, and specialize in infant care.
My goal is to build a loving, safe, and nurturing bond with your little one while supporting your...
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Hi I'm Bri! I've been working with children since I was about 13 years old, starting out with church daycare and moving my way to long term nannying. I have worked with kids of all ages ranging from infant to 14-year-olds. I do hold professional nanny experience working for a few different families for five years while I lived...
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.
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.
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...
I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked with them in schools, residential facilities, group homes, and private homes.
Hello, my name is Justin S. I've just relocated to Overland Park, KS from Santa Cruz, CA. I've worked for two caregiving companies in California for the last 8 years. One since 2012 and an Assisted Living since 2018. I've done in home care and in the community care for both companies. I've mostly worked with clients on the...
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10 years experience·
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Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...
Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...
I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs.
I love working with children in general, no matter...
Melissa L. says "Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."
I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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10 years experience·
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I have been in the professional field of caregiving for the past 10 years. I began working at a day service for special needs individuals in 2014 and fell in love with caregiving. Since discovering this field, I have acquired skills including g-tube feeding, medication administration, transporting, bathing/dressing/diapering...
Natalie J. says "Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just us at our...
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Care Giver by Nature: Nanny by Choice!
Genuine, Loyal, Honest, Energetic, Fun!
I obtained my Bachelors in Psychology and sociology with minors in Biology, Criminal Justice Administration and women's studies with Honors from Columbia College.
I like to think that I specialize in the younger...
Raji J. says "She takes her job seriously and is willing to learn new things. She appears genuinely interested in how the client can benefit from her services and has...
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10 years experience·
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I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
Patrick P. says "Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10...
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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Hi there!
Teacher turned into pair, experienced in taking care of kids with special needs (specially but not limited to kids with anxiety, ADHD and in the autistic spectrum).
Very creative, lively, down to earth and musically inclined. Speak 3 languages.
I like working with kids because it allows me a glimpse into what the...
Care Member says "Flavia has been with us since November of 2023. She has been a blessing for us! Our kiddos (ages 4 and 1) love her and she adapts and learns QUICKLY to...
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The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of September 2026
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Angela R.
Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She...
- Kathie and Josh W.
Jackie E.
Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition.
- Melissa L.
Jessica H.
Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just...
- Natalie J.
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