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Kiersten P.

Craft Encourager

Readlyn, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
swimming supervision
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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Swimming Supervision. I love kids. I'm still at the age where I'm not ready to have my own kids so I'd love to take care of yours. I'm a night owl so feel free to have a late date night or even a weekend getaway. I have worked with kids who have special needs and am very...

Alexa K. says "She was great with my daughter, read to her, went for walks, and did arts & crafts. Very kind & understanding with my requests. Great communication!"

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Waterloo, IA

5.0(1)
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$13/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I've gained numerous experiences with people of varying needs including but not limited to three years with the Spectrum Project ( a Saturday morning program with k-12 students of varying needs with drama, movement, music and art experiences), field experiences offered through my university, and teaching art classes in...

Sue P. says "Audrey cares for our son with special needs and does a wonderful job. She is very patient and does a great job with a guy that's not always open to doing...

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Waterloo, IA

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$8/hr
1 year experience
Meal prep
errands
dementia
transportation
light cleaning
Hey I'm Shan and I have about a year of experience with adult care but have experience from taking care of a child with special needs and I feel like that would help me take care of you or your loved ones.
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Experience !

Cedar Falls, IA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Hello! I have about 1 year left at UNI to finish up my Elementary Education major and minor in Special Education. Helping children/students with additional needs is something I am very passionate about and something that has always been calling my heart! My experience as a 2-year-old Assistant Teacher in a nearby town a couple...
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Waverly, IA

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$15/hr
During high school, I was a dietary aide in the hospital and loved working and helping people in need. After high school, I worked in a couple schools with both behavioral students and mentally disabled students. I have my CPR and CPI certification. I have been through a couple health problems myself and I know what it's like to...
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Cedar Falls, IA

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$13/hr
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
Passionate about helping others, I have a strong ability to connect with and support children, including those with special needs. As the primary caregiver for my 7-year-old autistic sister, I have developed patience, adaptability, and a deep sense of empathy. I thrive in roles that involve nurturing and guiding children,...
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Oelwein, IA

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello, my names shaunna I work at Pinnicale specialty care. I am a CNA. I have worked with Down syndrome and people with mental illness. I have a family member who is mentally challenged so growing up with her I have learned about the special care that people with challenges need to be given.
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Caregiver/Friend

Cedar Falls, IA

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$11/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Lily! I have a passion for advocating for those who have a hard time advocating for themselves. My work experience is lengthy (for my age) when it comes to people who live with disabilities. I spent 5 years assisting/caring/transporting adults who have developmental delays, brain injuries, and mental illnesses. This also...
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Part Time Babysitter/pet Sitter

Oelwein, IA

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have recently moved to the area and am expecting a child of my own. I am a certified occupational therapy assistant and have experience with pediatric and geriatric populations. I am comfortable with special needs children and have lots of experience working with Autism.
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Cedar Falls, IA

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$12/hr
-open to working with individuals with all abilities -experience working with children with autism -knowledgeable with muscular atrophy
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I'd describe my personality as patient, outgoing, understanding I like caring for people with special needs because I know I am making a difference in their lives I'm looking for a job that makes me happy and keeps me active I started caring for people with special needs when I started my job as a special ed para educator...
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  • 11 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $13.00/hr as of December 2025

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

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