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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!
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 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 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...
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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.
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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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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My name is Reagan! I have been a Registered Behavioral Technician (RBT) for 3 years now. I gained my experience through working in ABA clinics with a wide range of individuals along the autism spectrum.
I truly enjoy living in their world! As an RBT my job was basically going on play dates with our clients and it was...
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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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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...
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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6 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
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Hi! I'm Morgan, a dedicated caregiver passionate about helping kids thrive. I am a student at the University of Kansas (KU) studying Behavioral Science and Child Life Studies. My education gives me a deep understanding of child development and positive behavior guidance, which I bring into my daily caregiving.
What I Offer:
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Craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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...
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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...
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...
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
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!
Hi, I'm Sydney. I graduated from JCCC's Culinary Arts School with an Associate in Liberal Arts. I have years of kitchen experience, but my heart is in caregiving. I spent four years as a children's ministry teacher caring for kids from newborns to age 12, and also worked as a CNA providing daily care for an elderly woman. My...
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
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...
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
My name is Ajuné, I'm 23, and I'm a student at Cornell. 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 sweet, innocent...
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The average posted rate is $15.00/hr as of May 2026
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