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I am a junior at the University of Kansas in the Business School. I am from Chicago and have been babysitting for several years. I love working with kids and I am a flexible, personable and hard worker. I have experience with children with special needs and have my own transportation.
Meal prep
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I have a nice big family: 4 siblings, 3 younger and my older brother has special needs. I've been caring for them all since age 12 plus babysitting my cousins occasionally on top of that. They're all older now and don't need care, but I adore children and miss caring for them but am too young for my own!
I don't smoke, own my...
Hello, My name is Luisa. I am currently a Graduate student studying Occupational Therapy. I have previous experience care giving for an adult with a physical disability. My studies have allowed me to gain experience interacting with many individuals such as children with a variety of physical and cognitive conditions, adults...
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4 years experience·
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I have been a stay-at-home mom for over 10 years! Before having my own children, I was a Nanny for several years including working with special needs children and also in a nanny-share program with two 4-month-olds. I love being around children and being able to help families achieve work/life balance!
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errands
light cleaning
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Hello! I have been working with adults and seniors with Special Needs in some capacity ever since I graduated college in 2013.
I started out working hands on with multiple individuals in their home and assisting with different ADL tasks including toileting, dressing, medication administration, and meal preparation/feeding. I...
Light cleaning
meal prep
Experienced Childcare Provider.
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I like working with kids because I believe I can assist with helping the next generation become kind and caring individuals.
I'm looking for a job that has a family that I can leave a positive impact upon.
I started working with kids when I was in...
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm a fun loving caregiver who deeply enjoys creating developmentally attuned environments for young children to grow, explore, and be nurtured! I have 10+ years of childcare experience in a variety of settings, ranging from home care to daycare to academic. My experience ranges from newborns to youth with early childhood (0-4),...
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I have years of experience with working with children of all ages. I have family with autism and epilepsy and know how to lend support. Id love to work with your family and help in anyway I can!
I've always had a passion for caring for children and making a positive impact on their lives. With six years of experience as a childcare provider, I am confident in my ability to provide a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your little one. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love to play outdoor sports and...
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My major is sport management to Recreational Therapy. Mostly recreational therapist work special needs children and seniors. I've learned so many things about disabled people being in the program.
Craft assistance
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Hi there! My name is Diana, and I'm a dedicated and caring nanny with experience working with children of all ages, from infants and toddlers to school-age kids and teenagers. I'm also well-versed in supporting children with special needs, ensuring every child feels valued and understood.
I believe in creating a nurturing, fun,...
Compassionate and patient caregiver with 2 years of experience in a home healthcare setting treating individuals of all ages with disabilities. I am trained and knowledgeable in all activities of daily living including grooming, hygiene, feeding, meal preparation, positioning and body mechanics, medical monitoring and many other...
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8 years experience
I have been babysitting special needs children for 8 years years now. I have experienced working with kids with Autism, mental impairment, heart problems, Cerebral Palsy, behavioral disorders, and more. I enjoy helping to care for these kids in any way I can!
Swimming supervision
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello! . I have a lot of experience with special needs kids for the last 20 years.
I been a CNA for many year I assisted and many diagnoses , from rehab , to dementia to internal Ill pations. I have a physical and occupation background I have work and a hospital for 7 year performing and many different diagnoses.
Swimming supervision
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light cleaning
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I have extensive experience in childcare. In addition to having 5 children of my own. I worked with special needs children at a Junior High. I was caregiver for years to a friend with 2 children, one of whom is autistic. I currently nanny for a family with 2 children; ages 4 and 6.
Hi, My name is Tanya. I am interested in working as special needs provider. I have worked with adults with disabilities for 8 years. I am currently working for Chicago Public Schools for 2 years now. I work with grades pre-k through 12th. Their ages are 3 years through 17 years. I also work with special need kids as well. My...
Light cleaning
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carpooling
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Hello! My name is Meghan. I am 25 years old and have many years of experience working with younger kids. I previously worked in daycare settings for a little over 2 years, and have a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. For the past 3 years, I have been a pre-kindergarten teacher in an elementary school for children...
Greetings Families, my name is Joan! I have childcare experience since my youth, took some early childhood education courses during undergraduate years but then switched majors to what I believed would prep me to serve families at a wider scale. After some years in the field of social services, I 'fell back' in childcare, where...
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10 years experience
I have 8 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher in California; I am familiar with IEP's, behavior management, communication devices as well as medical procedures such as G Tubes, urinary catheters, diabetes and seizure protocols. I have great references available upon request! I am returning to grad school to...
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The average post rate is $17.30/hr as of December 2025
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