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Allison R.

20+ Year Experience Special Needs

Lawrence, KS

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Over 20 years experience working in personal care as well as vocational and individual living skills training.

Care Member says "An excellent caregiver, knowledgeable, reliable, attentive, compassionate."

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Experienced Caregiver

Lawrence, KS

5.0(0)
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$12/hr
Hello!! I'm Tiffany!! I graduated from the UW-La Crosse. I have worked with kids to adults with all different disabilities. I am CPR and first aid certified. I would love to talk more!
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Fun & Experienced Babysitter/Nanny

Lawrence, KS

5.0(1)
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$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My name is Ajuné, I'm 22, and I'm a student at Cornell University. I'm majoring in Psychology in order to become a clinical child psychologist. I have a lot of experience as a babysitter, nanny, and preschool assistant teacher. I've always been great with younger children and have felt like they gravitate towards me. Their...

Ahmed A. says "Ajune was great with our 18 months old kid. She was patient, attentive and caring. "

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Special Needs Care

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I work with children who have special needs every day as a Paraprofessional and I would love to continue that work over the summer.
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Lawrence, KS

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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hello!! My name is Haylee !! I am looking for a job where I can help out people with disabilities because I am super passionate about it and love being around them and putting a smile on their face and of course they always put a smile on mine!! I am wanting to go into pediatric occupational therapy once I graduate college so I...
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Care Provider

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
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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Lawrence, KS

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$15/hr
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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Lawrence, KS

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$20/hr
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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Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
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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Experienced and Caring Babysitter

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
3 years experience
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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Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am 23 years old and I am currently in school to become a Speech Language Pathologist. I have experience caring for adults and children with special needs. Please message me if you'd like to hear more about my experience!
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Lawrence, KS

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$20/hr
I am looking for a nanny position starting August 2021. 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...
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Lawrence, KS

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$12/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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!
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Part Time Caregiver!

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
8 years experience
I am a KU junior studying elementary special education! I have been a volunteer for special olympics and worked in the SPED classroom at my high school. I am passionate about serving all children with varying needs!
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Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
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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Melina

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
4 years experience
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...
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Lawrence, KS

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...
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Lawrence, KS

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$20/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Adrianna. I am 23 years old, originally from Junction City KS but recently moved to Lawrence KS. I have been babysitting for at least 8 years now. I currently work in the Neonatal ICU at Stormont Vail in Topeka KS. I have been with my significant other for almost 6 years, engaged for 2 of them. I worked in a...
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Mackenzie R, From Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...
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Lawrence, KS

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
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...
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