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10 years experience·
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Over 20 years experience working in personal care as well as vocational and individual living skills training.
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5 years experience·
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Hello! My name is Ava and I am looking to work with individuals with disabilities! I have worked with multiple individuals for the last 4 years, and absolutely love it. They bring me so much happiness!! I am caring, responsible, fun, and passionate about helping others. If you are in need of some extra help, please message me!
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People with special needs are truly amazing. I believe they are all capable of accomplishing so much. I love helping them achieve great heights!
I currently work through Helper's Inc. every Thursday. I care for a child with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their own home while their parents are at work. I assist...
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I have worked with special populations of children for 5 years in schools, and assisted with adults at a yearly summer camp.
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Part-time Caregiver Available On Weekends
I am currently a senior at the University of Kansas, majoring in Unified Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Special Education.
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My focus of emphasis, at Washburn, was in Adaptive Special Education. I received various coursework over properly working with students of special needs along with an eight-week student teaching internship working with a K-3 Elementary SPED teacher at a school in Lawrence, KS. I also plan to obtain a master's in Special...
Growing up with an autistic brother has allowed me to work with and around all of the challenges that a special needs child can offer. Along with living with and experiencing a sibling on the Autism Spectrum for 18 years, I have worked with blind and deaf children, as well as those with ADD and ADHD. Through my experiences, I...
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I am looking for a caregiver position. For the last year, I have worked with a few different families & led them through virtual school during the Covid shutdown, but I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with kids with ASD, ADD, anxiety, & speech delay. I know basic ASL. I volunteered w/ various...
Hello, my name is Trust and I am a certified CNA, with my licenses in CPR and First Aid. I have experience providing in home care, as well as working at a long-term care facility, and Lawrence Memorial Hospital. I attend JCCC part-time to pursue a degree in psychology, and I hope to talk with you soon!
Hello! My name is Paula and I would love to care for your loved one. I can do laundry, reminder of meds, feed, dress, bathe, pretty much I can help with anything.
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I recently began a job at a company working with adults with developmental disabilities and I have absolutely loved it! Unfortunately, I am moving back to Kansas from Idaho and will not be able to continue my career with my current employer. I would love to be able to do similar work in Kansas. I have experience with one on one...
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I am currently a third year PT student at KU Med and am on my clinical rotations. While I have never been a consistent caregiver for individuals with special needs, I am highly experienced in different forms of care. I have volunteered with the Special Olympics and am able to manage a variety of emotions, symptoms, and...
Hi! My name is Melina, I am a Pre-Nursing student at The University of Kansas. I have over 4 years of nannying/ housekeeping experience with infants, special needs children, pre-teens, etc. I obtain my CPR, First-Aid and CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Licenses. I currently reside in Lawrence and am happy to commute. My...
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, passionate, nurturing.
I like working with kids because I have always had a passion for it since I was little! My mother is a 5th grade teacher so from a very young age I was exposed to working with other kids. I don't feel like working with children is a job, it is so rewarding and I...
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Life long caregiver and human services worker with my own older children. I have experience with a wide variety of disabilities and enjoy being with kids and staying busy. Please see my senior care and special needs profiles for references!
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
I'm extremely flexible, dependable, and have years of experience with children of all ages! I'm able to help with school work, crafts, meals, pets, bedtime, and transportation. I have my own car and a very flexible school schedule. I have experience with newborns and kids with special needs as well. My latest job experiences...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! This past May I graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in community health and a minor in Spanish. I started babysitting in middle school and since then have babysat throughout high school and college. In addition to babysitting, I have been a camp counselor at the Jewish Community Center day camp as well...
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have spent 10 years working with children of all ages, ranging from preschool teacher/early childhood, school aged programs as well as children with special needs. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have various other certifications including safe sleep, recognizing abuse & neglect, and more. I am a student at KU and want to...
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5 years experience
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
I have a bachelors degree in child development and worked with children for several years, including children with special needs. I used to teach preschool and was a nanny for several years before, during, and after college. At one time, I nannied for a family of 8 kids! I am currently a law student at KU and am looking to find...
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
Hi! I am a college student who is looking for something either part or full time. I am a caring, patient, friendly and easy going person and am very flexible. I love working with kids and have been working with them for about two years. I grew up babysitting and volunteering within the Special Needs community as well as helping...
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The average post rate is $14.39/hr as of October 2025
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