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Hello! My name is Emily and I have 8 years of experience working with kids of different ages. I am a certified teacher and have experience working with kids with special needs. I have worked with kids with autism, Down syndrome, fetal alcohol syndrome, ADHD, and more. I have experience with using ABA therapy techniques as...
I love helping people and that is how I started working with people with special needs. I have worked with adults and children, all with different issues. A few are autism, Down syndrome, bi-polar, muscular dystrophy, etc. I like knowing that I am making a difference in someone's life.
Over 9 years of experience in caregiving, including group homes. Skilled with developmental and physical disabilities. Preformed tasks such as medication administration, outings, and ADLs. Also aided in light housework and meal prepping.
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
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I'm a Certified Teacher, and my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. With 8 years of experience, I provide a safe and stimulating environment for children of all ages. My caring and imaginative nature allows me to engage children in a variety of activities that foster their learning and creativity. I'm...
Meal prep
light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi! I'm a life long resident in my home town. I have been caretaking for families of all sizes and backgrounds for over 20 years. I started babysitting at a young age, transitioned to summer nannying, and moved to a daycare center while finishing my degree. My college degree is is Early Childhood Education. I am first aid and...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a certified Personal Care Attendant who has a bubbly personality and loves children. I have younger siblings with special needs so I am very rounded in how to take care of special needs kids. I also have experience caring for young children.
Shawna J. says "Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site."
Meal prep
craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
I have always done some sort of babysitting or nannying for children since I was a teenager in high school. I also work as a paraprofessional with special needs children and I love to spend time with my son who is almost 3 years old. I have had a few PCA jobs in the past and had some jobs working with children.
Jenny A. says "Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at making kids...
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- $25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am currently employed Mondays and Fridays but looking for hours Tues-Thurs (preferably 24+ hours). I have 9 years of combined childcare experience through babysitting, nannying, and daycares/schools. I began babysitting when I was 15 years old and have been working full time in childcare since right out of high school. I have...
Care Member says "Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and caretaker,...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked in this field for 15 years. I love what I do and have held positions as a PCA, DSP, Lead DSP, resident service coordinator and House Coordinator.
I have experience in seizures, SP tubes, wheel chairs, lifts, hearing aids, asthma, diabetes, stoma care, breathing tubes, feeding tubes and much more. I enjoy taking...
Care Member says "- She is a bright, hard-working individual who has experience with group homes and individuals with special needs. - She is kind, funny, and...
Travel
In the past, I have cared for children ranging from the ages of 6months- 10+ years old. I have also been involved in kid camps as being a camp counselor. I graduated from the University of LaCrosse, WI with a degree in Recreation Therapy. I am currently working full time as a CTRS, but am open to part time/ occasional...
This year I worked in the DCD room at Minnetonka High School. I also PCA for many kids in our classroom too. I feel at ease working with kids of any ability and making them not only feel safe but identify strengths in order to build skills to be independent.
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10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Since a young age, I've been passionate in helping the developmentally disabled due to having a close family member that suffered from developmental handicaps. I have over 10 years of experience in this field. I am searching to continue my care taking for a family in need of someone who is willing to share their love, kindness,...
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- $25/hr
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
live-in home care
dementia
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Hello, my name is Aasha, I am a single mother of two. My son is 16 and my daughter is 12. I also currently work with disabled adults in a transitional program. I absolutely love it! I have for the most part always worked with children and adults with special needs or children in a daycare setting. I also love the elderly as...
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- $14/hr
Hello, I am assisting my 88-year-old father with his Alzheimer's and dementia issues. Mostly assist with his medical appointments, taking to and from and making appointments. Assisting him with organization and keeping on task. Some light housekeeping also.
I currently work full time in a school with special needs children. I am looking for a part time job this summer since school in not in session.
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10 years experience
I have been working with children & adults of all kinds of backgrounds & needs. I have been in the child care & personal care attendant (PCA) field for 14 years, & I love it!! I am very passionate about helping individuals who can't help themselves, I feels it's a blessing & it's the right thing to do.
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I am currently an Occupational therapy student at the University of Missouri. I will be graduating in May 2021 with my Master's degree. I have experience working with a variety of disabilities across the life span. I am interested in learning more about you! I look forward to hearing back from you!
Hello! My name is Rachel and I am a recent graduate from PA school looking for a summer opportunity to provide care! I have many years if experience providing cares, medications, therapies, and creating fun memories for individuals with medically complex needs! Whether it's making a craft or baking a fun treat, I always make...
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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I have been babysitting since I was in 5th grade. Over the years I have gained experience from ages 3months-12years old. I am very good at creating a relationship with the kids, so that I do not seem like a person who is "just watching" them. By being able to do this the kids are able to have more fun and are able to be more...
I have siblings on the autism spectrum and fetal alcohol syndrome. I have worked as a licensed personal care attendant for over a year. The agency I currently am hired through is ACCRA Care. Responsibilities as a PCA have included driving to appointments, feeding, helping promote independence, structured activities and outings.
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Ellisha O.
Applied for the job, confirmed availability and then just quit responding even though you can see she is active on the site.
- Shawna J.
Aasha F.
Aasha is very caring and patient, always putting the needs of children first. She loves to play and do crafts with kids. She's very good at...
- Jenny A.
Richelle H.
Richelle was our first nanny. We trusted her with our 3-month old infant and she never let us down! She is an excellent communicator and...
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