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Caroline B.

Des Moines, IA

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$12/hr
Hi all- my name is Caroline and I would love to help out with nannying/ sitting for your kiddos! I am a physical therapy student at the university and have experience as a nursing assistant in both pediatric and geriatric settings. I don't have any specific work experience with individuals with special needs, but I am here to...
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Speech Therapist

Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hello. I am a speech therapist by trade. I have experience working with both children and adults. I have experience both personally and professionally with autism diagnoses I currently specialize in dementia care and neurological disorders. I am comfortable with transfer and personal care needs. If I don't know how to complete a...
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Waukee, IA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I have over 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I have worked with children of all ages, my most frequent ages are infants and preschoolers. I am working towards my bachelors degree in psychology and currently work with children with special needs.
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Special Needs Caregiver

Des Moines, IA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have an adult daughter with special needs (and two neuro typical sons who are teen and adult) and have provided respite as well as worked in several schools with preschool children in special education. I have an Associate's degree and some Early Childhood Education courses. In total, I have over 30 years of caregiving...
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Nurse Caregiver

Urbandale, IA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I am a registered nurse. I have worked as a supervisor in long term care facilities caring for seniors with dementia, rehab for hips and knees post-surgery and many other diagnosis.
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Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
Grocery shopping
carpooling
I am happily married and have 7 children with my amazing husband of 21 years. I have 2 children with special needs (deaf and losing vision and one with autism as well). I love being a mom and wife.
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Things To Know About Me.

Des Moines, IA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, sense of humor, willing to try even it's a little scary I like caring for people with special needs because I'm someone who likes the challenge. Likes that everyday brings on something new. Discovering new ways to help someone with something they haven't been able or willing to do...
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Pleasant Hill, IA

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$14/hr
5 years experience
I've cared for a different variety of people and babies with special needs and it's something that I excel at.
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Waukee, IA

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$12/hr
I am a CNA, I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years. I have also worked as a Caregiver at Home Instead Senior care where I assisted clients with feeding, bathing, toileting, and other everyday tasks!
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Des Moines, IA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
Hi! My name is Olive, and I'm so excited for the opportunity to work with your family. I'm a responsible, caring, and energetic babysitter with 10 years of experience watching children of all ages ( from infants to pre-teens) I take pride in creating a fun, safe, and engaging environments where kids can play, learn, and feel...
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Urbandale, IA

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$12/hr
Hello! My name is Angelina, I am 19 years old, I have CPR training through Roosevelt high, I have a 9-year-old sister who is disabled and is in a wheelchair, I helped her daily with her oxygen, epilepsy, and more, as well as a little brother! I love working with kids. I also love getting crafty! I also can clean, cook, meal...
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Des Moines, IA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have not done care professionally but I am flexible, willing to learn, caring, no smoker, calm, patient and polite. I have learn behavioral patterns in my university days. As a trained teacher since 2005, part of my curriculum was geared towards dealing with uncomfortable circumstances
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Experienced And Enthusiastic Graduate Student Sitter!

Clive, IA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I've been babysitting/part-time nannying since I was 14 years old. I've had experience with children of all ages, including newborns (overnight as well), autism, and special needs for a teen-young adult with a toddler level functioning level. I have complete baby fever so I love to take care of newborns and toddlers, but I have...
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Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hospice services
errands
dementia
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is DeAnn, and I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with 6 of experience providing compassionate, reliable, and professional care to seniors and individuals with special needs. I specialize in in-home support, including personal care, companionship, dementia care, mobility assistance, meal prep, and post-surgical...
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Willing To Work With Special Needs

Waukee, IA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
I have experienced different ages, from infant to seniors, I have worked as a kindergarten teacher and also worked with kids who have autism and behavioral disorders. I have work both in home and facilities with seniors.
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West Des Moines, IA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have a bachelor's degree in child development, and I am a licensed occupational therapy assistant. I have 8 years of experience as a child development specialist with infants and toddlers with special, and I am in my second year as a paraprofessional with children aged 3-5 years who have IEPs and special needs. I am a mother...
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Babysitter

Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Katie and I moved to DSM one year ago for my husband's job with the DSM fire department. Currently I am a nanny for two children under age 3 with another one on the way! I have 1 year experience as a preschool teacher, 4 years experience providing respite services for kids and adults with special needs and 2...
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Urbandale, IA

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$10/hr
Personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
respite care
transportation
+ 1 more
I am looking to make an extra $200 a month, providing a variety of services at your home including, house sitting, pet sitting, light housework, organizing, nanny services (children with special needs included), elderly care, personal assistant, and/or running errands (you provide transportation). It would be ideal to provide...
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Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have 2 years paid experience with children who have Asperger's, ADHD, autism and anger issues. It's important to have patience and understanding when it comes to these needs. I have also worked with high schoolers with Down syndrome and mobility issues. Creating a bond is vital to gaining trust and having fun! I've...
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Robert S.'s Photo

Des Moines, IA

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$14/hr
2 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
I'm looking to return to caregiving during the summers, which I've always enjoyed. While in college, I cared for two special needs boys in a family of six, and that experience deepened my love for working closely with children. I've spent most of my life around younger kids, both at home and professionally, and I'm confident in...
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