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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...
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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...
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...
I am a mom to 3 and a Gigi to 2. I'm a retired RN with 25 yrs experience in the emergency department, pediatrics and case management. I worked with Down syndrome children while volunteering at Hillcrest elementary and also while working at Cottonwood in the late 80's early 90's.
Willing to help occasionally or reoccurring set...
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10 years experience·
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Worked in nursing homes during college. Was administrative assistant in CA for 25 yrs in construction. Paralegal for 15 yrs in law firms. Cared for parents in between work for first part of decade. Became CNA in 2009-11 in CA and worked as in-home and often live-in caregiver to elderly clients in Marin and Sonoma. Was evening...
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.
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...
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hello! I'm a 41-year-old mother of two with extensive experience in special needs classrooms as well as in healthcare. I have worked as a CNA on and off since 2005, and have experience in geriatric care, as well as psych, having worked both adult and adolescent units. I am currently pursuing my BSN online, and am looking for...
Meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...
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...
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi! My name is Kacey and I am a rising Senior at the University of Kansas! I am a fun, dependable, and energetic nanny with years of experience working with kids of all ages! Along with babysitting and nannying, I spent two years working in a 5th grade classroom helping students learn, stay engaged, and build confidence in and...
Craft assistance
carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I have been in childcare for about 4 years. I have worked in an elementary school and done lots of private babysitting on the side. I love working with kids and giving parents an easy morning with school, time to get some work done, or maybe I am just needed for a one night dinner. I am CPR certified and have worked with infants...
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
Hi! My name is Ella, and I am a 22-year-old college student with 6 years of experience working with children. I currently work at the Boys & Girls Club with K-5th graders and have experience in a variety of childcare settings, including a church nursery, gymnastics coaching, and special-needs support. Through these experiences,...
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello, parents! My name is Ajuné, I'm 23, and I'm a student at Cornell (currently on leave). I'm three semesters away from earning my bachelor's in psychology, and I plan to specialize in clinical child psychology.
I have plenty of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I have always been great with...
Dementia
light cleaning
respite care
errands
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Hello! I'm a 41-year-old mother of two with extensive experience in special needs classrooms as well as in healthcare. I have worked as a CNA on and off since 2005, and have experience in geriatric care, as well as psych, having worked both adult and adolescent units. I am currently pursuing my BSN online, and am looking for...
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My name is Rebecca and I am looking to be a part-time senior companion and helper. I am the type of person that can find a friend in any room I walk into, young or old. I am an educated individual who loves art, traveling, nature, food, music, history and will have lots to talk to your loved one about. I am also reliable...
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10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I worked as a nanny for seven years while attending high school/undergrad school. I am currently a board certified behavior analyst with Family First Center for Autism and child development. I care for special needs kids every day and love my job. I have two small daughter's that I would love to take on a Disney cruise and would...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi, I'm 21 years old and a graduate student at KU in Educational Psychology and Research. I have an abundance of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to special needs. I love doing crafts, being creative, playing outside, and helping with homework!
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