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Elizabeth B.

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Elizabeth! I'm currently a junior at KU! I have experience working with children for 5 years now. In the past year, I have been a nanny for a family with 5 kids ranging ages 5-16, back in my hometown, over KU's breaks. I also work part-time in Lawrence at a church as a caregiver! From this job, I have worked with...
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Mackenzie R, From Lawrence, Kansas

Lawrence, KS

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
carpooling
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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Reliable And Nurturing Care Provider

Lawrence, KS

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$16/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi, I'm Satanya! I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver with 3 years of experience providing care for children, seniors, or individuals with special needs. My goal is to create a safe, nurturing environment where those I care for feel comfortable and valued. Whether it's assisting with daily tasks, providing companionship,...
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Lawrence, KS

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a reliable, patient, and caring person with over 5 years of experience working with children ranging from 4-12 years old, including some with special needs. I'm CPR certified. I am a para- professional in a large school district . I'm available to work date nights, weekend getaways, and after-school care, also full-time...
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Lawrence, KS

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$16/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
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!
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Hi

Lawrence, KS

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$8/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
respite care
light cleaning
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
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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Certified Nurse Aid

Lawrence, KS

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Personal care
hospice services
dementia
Seniors have a very special place in my heart. During my two years of CNA experience, I've learned more valuable life lessons than all other years of my life combined. I think it is so important to interact with every resident with kindness, respect, and compassion. Each person I care for has an entire lifetime of memories to...
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Lenexa, KS

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
My name's Brittany & I graduated from SJSU May '18 w/ a BA in Child & Adolescent Development.. Along w/ previous nannying I interned @ 4 elementary schools & taught 1st&2nd grade, special needs preschool, 4th/5th special needs, & middle school special needs. I also volunteered for CHAC'S FIRST 5 working w/ children ages 1-5. I...

Ashley D. says "She is very friendly and my children loved her! Being a first time user of Care.com I was uneasy at first about leaving my children with someone I didn't...

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Baldwin City, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I have grown to be passionate about caring for and working with families and children with a wide range of special situations.
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Fun Grandma

Leavenworth, KS

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I raised 4 children. One is special needs. Great option for date nights! I am currently working at 40 hr per week job, but I'm available for date nights. Contact me when you need some time out with your special person. Adult, child and infant CPR...
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Evening Babysitter, Date Night, Moms Night Out With The Girls.

Leavenworth, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
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...
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Leavenworth, KS

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$11/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
I am a certified teacher, I teach fourth grade at Lansing intermediate school. I have taught for a total of three years before moving to Lansing schools. I have worked at two different daycares (Kiddi Kollege and Little treasures Learning center), I am CPR/AED/ and infant CPR certified. I am also have a lot of experience with...
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Adventurous Sitter

Oskaloosa, KS

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$10/hr
7 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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De Soto, KS

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi my name is Melany!! I'm very passionate about helping children learn and grow. I've worked at a daycare, usually working with infants through one and a half year olds and I am currently a para for kids with special needs at an elementary school. I'd love to help out with your little ones :))
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Caretaker, Companion

Leavenworth, KS

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Respite care
meal prep
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Randi. I work caring for adults with special needs at a small group home in Overland Park two days a week and am interested in working closer to home (Leavenworth) on a part time basis on my other days. About me: I am a Christian and active member of my church. I majored in art and minored in psychology in...
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Leavenworth, KS

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$12/hr
I have worked with many different groups of special needs kiddos. I have worked with adults through special olympics, I have worked one on one with a young woman that has behavioral outbursts and autism. I have a sister who has special needs, and also have worked through helpers inc with other individuals with special needs.
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Lenexa, KS

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi my name is Sara and I am 32 years old. I am currently in Aesthetician school and looking for a part time job. I have been working for a medical device company and wanting to transition to something part time. I have experience working as a special needs para at an elementary school, also working in a daycare setting and...
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Caretaker

Leavenworth, KS

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$15/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! My name is Randi. I work caring for adults with special needs at a small group home in Overland Park one day a week and with an elderly lady one day a week. I am interested in working closer to home (Leavenworth) on a part time basis on my other days. About me: I am a Christian and active member of my church. I majored in...
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The Cool Babysitter!

Leavenworth, KS

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 4 years of experience. I can help with anything the kids or family needs. I have a car and driver's license. I am currently in college so I'm available most weekends. I graduated high school in December of 2022. I love kids and I'm studying elementary biology as of right now in college. I have experience with all kinds of...
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Teacher Interested In Helping Children With special needs

Baldwin City, KS

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$5/hr
5 years experience
As a teacher, I have worked with numerous types of special needs children, including ADD, ADHD, autism, Cerebral Palsy, ELL, and others. I am kind, compassionate and patient person whom parents and children alike can enjoy being with and learn from. I am a loving and caring person available to help you and your family.
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  • The average post rate is $13.96/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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