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Phyllis C.

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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Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Jordan, a dependable and caring nanny with experience caring for children from newborn to 12 years old. I love creating a safe, fun, and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. I'm patient, reliable, and committed to providing families with trustworthy, attentive care. I currently work with individuals...
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Miranda

Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
I would love to get in contact and talk about what needs you may have. Please let me know what questions know have. Special needs available.
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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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Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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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Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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 with Army Child and Youth Services in Virginia, working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I am trained in CPR and first aid, and have a Bachelor's in Human Development...
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Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Part-Time Caregiver

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Part Time Companion

Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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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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Kansas City, MO

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$18/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...
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Special-Needs Specialist

Kansas City, MO

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$8/hr
Respite care
light cleaning
hospice services
meal prep
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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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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Kansas City, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked with them in schools, residential facilities, group homes, and private homes.
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Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
+ 1 more
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...

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Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
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."

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Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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