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I'm 58 years old. I'm a caring loving person. I have worked with Special needs children and young adults for 30+ years. I have also done some senior companion jobs. I'm trustworthy and have several personal and work references. I can't do to much heavy lifting
I have been providing childcare since I was 11, so I have years of experience. I am also the mother of 1 teenager. I work as a special education associate at Ankeny Schools. I'm also a super aunt to many nieces and nephews! I have had CPR and first aid training, I worked in healthcare for 15 years prior to working at the school.
Swimming supervision
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I have 8 years of experience. 6 years being experience with special needs care. I am CPR and first aid certified. I do also have an early childhood development certification. I would love to help you and your family in anyway needed. Homework help, light housekeeping, activity planning, meal prep etc. I would love to hear from...
Live-in home care
hospice services
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dementia
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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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I have a Bachelor's degree in child development with a career in early childhood intervention. I currently work with preschoolers with special needs.
I am always looking for semi-regular or occasional hours. I have a degree in Therapeutic Recreation with a certificate in Disability Studies from Iowa. I've worked with children and adults of all ages with special needs in several settings including in the home, at camp, in school, and in the community. I have experience with a...
I would like to introduce myself as a candidate for the Caregiver position as a private care provider. As a highly empathetic and caring individual with extensive experience in the caregiving field, I am confident that I can succeed as a Caregiver for families in my community.
Hello! I've been working professionally as a CNA since 2018. I am state certified as a caregiver and BLS/First Aid trained. I have experience in both elderly communities and with children with special needs. I also have two littles of my own, who are my world! I currently work in a facility with children, and I really enjoy it!...
I have been a home health aide for To The Rescue, where I worked directly with individuals with mental and physical disabilities. I am very compassionate and love helping all kinds of people!
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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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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Hi there! I am Britney. I have been in childcare since I could begin babysitting and have enjoyed babysitting, nannying and teaching kids of all ages since.
I have experience with infants and children with special needs.
I am a certified teacher taking a break from full time teaching. I taught for 7 years.
Please keep me in...
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8 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Maddison and I work full-time as a registered and licensed pediatric occupational therapist. I earned my masters degree in 2022 after completing 7 years of education, during which I worked part-time with children who have special needs. I am fun and creative and know how to individualize activities to the...
My Name Is Emanuel. I Am 25 Years Old, From Africa, And Live In Des Moines, IA.
Des Moines, IA
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3 years experience
I've worked as a Direct Support Professional for about 3 years total and have experience caring for those with disabilities and special needs
I'd describe my personality as calm, quiet, and chill
I like caring for people with special needs because it matches my personality and gifting to help people with those types of needs....
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5 years experience·
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Travel
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carpooling
I am a youth development professional with experience in a camp setting, childcare center, home, case management, and education setting. I posses a Bachelors degree and certificates in mandatory reporting, yoga instruction, CPR/ First aid, and universal safety precautions. I enjoy doing crafts, mindfulness activities, going to...
I have worked providing care and support to youth and adults with ASD, ADHD, and other mental disorders for the past two years. I love getting to make a difference in their lives and the life of their families as well by providing them with the level of care and support that they require to thrive and be successful.
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light cleaning
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Hi, my name is Lauren and I graduated with a bachelors degree in kinesiology at Iowa State. I'm looking for an evening job and thought babysitting would be perfect since I'm wanting to work with children in my future. I have experience babysitting infants, toddlers, and young children. I currently work at a therapy center...
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi, I'm Taylor! I worked in a daycare for about 5 years, bouncing back and forth between infant and 1-year-old classrooms. I have nannied for a new families and sit for many families I've met through the years. Before working with children I worked in a group home with people who have special needs. I am very kind, patient, and...
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5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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...
I worked in Hawaii as a Registered Behavior Technician for 5 months with children with autism. I used applied behavioral analysis to teach new skills and reinforce positive behaviors. I am comfortable with babysitting any kids with special needs due to ASD or ADHD.
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