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I have watched children of all ages, I also have a special needs 4-year-old of my own that I stay home with as I'm blessed to be a stay at home mom. I am also a certified CNA in the health care profession. I have had experience since the age of 16, so 10 years. I love kids and I'm finishing school, so I have spare time as it's...
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I have over 5 years of experience in childcare, as well as clinical experience working with kids in elementary school! I've babysat for up to 4 children at a time in the past, and worked with ages ranging from newborns to 13 years old. I also have experience with special needs kids, specifically autism. I'm willing to help out...
Kaitlin B.
Blue Springs, MO
$10-15/hr • 18 yrs exp
I Am Looking To Help A Family For The Summer And Have Lots Of Fun!
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I am a mom of the coolest 10-year-old boy. I have a back ground in special education. I have worked with families that had multiple children at different ages. I am looking for a family that has room for a fun filled summer of activities. I do not smoke, I have worked with children with special needs and allergies. I hope I can...
Grace S.
Bates City, MO
$15-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I'm Grace! I'm am 20 years old and my child care experience starts with my 4 younger siblings. I have watched them while both parents were at work at the age of about 14 or 15. My siblings then where between the ages of 2 and 12. I also have worked with children doing equine therapy for special needs kids for several...
Belinda C.
Blue Springs, MO
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked for persons with special needs for 15 years. I have a passion for helping people in need.
Paige G.
Bates City, MO
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Paige, I'm 20 years old and I worked at an early childhood center for 2 1/2 years but have been babysitting since I was 15. I'm a new mom to a sweet 3-month-old boy and am currently going to college for Speech Language Pathology and Psychology. I also worked in a nursing home for 2 years and have experience with food...
Ashleigh B.
Blue Springs, MO
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have worked the majority of my adult life in healthcare mostly in the IDD department. I started off caring for individuals in their homes, moved to a day service settings then to employment coordination and ultimately in case management prior to moving to Missouri. I do have a CNA license for Kansas, but not certified in...
Lisa B.
Blue Springs, MO
$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Lisa and I have both personal and paid experience caring for clients with autism, developmental delays, adhd, cognitive delays, and a multitude of other special needs diagnosis. Most recently, I have been caring for Alzheimer's/ dementia clients, end-stage disease and hospice. I am redirecting my career to focus...
Jillian R.
Lone Jack, MO
$17/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi! My name is Jillian. I have been nannying/babysitting for 5ish years with lots of experience with kiddos of all ages and personalities. I have experience with special needs as well as medical needs. I have my own transportation and am very comfortable with animals of all shapes and sizes! I love crafts, reading, learning, and...
Christina L.
Blue Springs, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi there! My name is Christina. I have experience working in schools as a paraprofessional, working in
at daycares, and working in nursing facilities. I have also taught at a special needs school and cared for adults with special needs in their homes. Currently, I am working on a hospital. I am looking for a full time nanny...
Ashley L.
Blue Springs, MO
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello there! I'm Ashley!
A bit about me:
I have a Missouri CNA, which I obtained in 2015.
I have 9 years combined experience working in various healthcare settings.
I have experience working with seniors in independent and assisted living. Adults in Neurology/Oncology/Med Surgery. In pediatrics through Urgent Care.
If my...
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Hello! My name is Tera and I'm an RBT, I specialize in autism but have worked with many different kiddos and families! I enjoy bringing a positive and fun perspective into the environment and enjoy a fast paced environment.
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Hello my names Harmony, I have a variety of experiences with kids with disabilities. I've been a Sped Para for about 4 years in two different school districts. I'm currently working on my RBT certification as well. I'm a pretty shy at first but love children! I want to be there to help you and the kid in anyway I can. I know how...
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Harmony C.
Grain Valley, MO
$18-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello my names Harmony. I have over 10 plus years in experience with children. All ages as well as special needs kids as well. I enjoy children and helping them learn new things. My availability is pretty open currently. If you have any questions feel free to message me.
I'd describe my personality as positive, helpful, kind
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My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
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"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her...
Reviewed by Elissa K.
Kimberly W.
Lees Summit, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'm an elementary special education teacher and many years as an educator. I've babysat for families when I was a teaching assistant at a Montessori school years ago. I'm off work June-August and would love to help where I can during that time. If you have children with special needs, the hourly rate will be more just due to the...
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"Kim was amazing. You can definitely tell she loves children so much. I wish I could hire her full-time but anyone who gets her, will not be disappointed. "
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My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
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"Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to...
Reviewed by Stephanie W.
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I am a registered nurse at a hospital in Kansas. I have been babysitting since I was a sophomore in high school and now that I have graduated college I still love spending time with the kids and miss it with all the adults I see everyday! I am comfortable with special needs, and any lines/drains/devices. Jobs such as date nights...
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"My family hired Mya to babysit our son for date-night. She arrived on time and made us feel at ease very quickly! Our son had a wonderful time painting, playing games, and hanging out. Mya was very kind,...
Reviewed by Mallory L.
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
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"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive...
Reviewed by Karyn M.
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- Recently vaccinated for the current Covid and flu strains.
- My passion is working with children and families.
- Kindness is my cornerstone.
- Extensive experience with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary ages.
- Over eight years of experience as a caregiver.
- Certified in First Aid and CPR/AED for...
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"MaryEllen was with our family for just over a year, caring for our youngest daughter from when she was about 12 weeks old until she was about 14 months old. It was such a blessing to have MaryEllen with us. She...
Reviewed by Betsy C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Grove, MO
Sarah S.
5.0
Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal instruction. I was concerned my lack of...
- Nick K.
Kimberly W.
5.0
Kim was amazing. You can definitely tell she loves children so much. I wish I could hire her full-time but anyone who gets her, will not be disappointed.
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Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to following our schedule and specific...
- Stephanie W.
Mya H.
5.0
My family hired Mya to babysit our son for date-night. She arrived on time and made us feel at ease very quickly! Our son had a wonderful time painting, playing games, and hanging out. Mya was very kind, fun, and easy-going. We will definitely hire Mya again!
- Mallory L.
Araceli G.
5.0
Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...
- Karyn M.
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