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I have worked with children and adults who have experienced abuse.
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- $25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello! I am a patient, caring, intelligent individual who has lots of experience working with children. I have a Bachelors degree in Psychology with a focus in the Arts. I enjoy creative activities, pretend play, and stimulating learning. I have some tips and tricks for shaping behavior, and experience in positive cognitive...
Lisa M. says "Jenna was great with our two dogs. We really appreciate her kind demeanor and professionalism. I would highly recommend Jenna."
My name is Vanessa, I'm 25 years old. I have been working as an occupational therapist assistant for 2 years, and currently in grad school to get my Masters in Occupational Therapy.
I have been a caregiver since I was 14 years old, beginning with children in my own family. It is because of my passion for caring for others that...
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.
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 am not experienced with special needs persons, but I am willing to try to take care of someone with special needs. I am an experienced nanny and babysitter. I am loving and kind. I have passed a background check.
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- $20/hr
Hello! I've been a nanny for the past 6 years and I've worked with children ages 3 months to 12 years old. I also have experience with working in a daycare in the infant room. I love doing arts and crafts and going to the library whenever I can. I look forward to meeting you and your family!
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
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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...
I have been in the special education field for 9 years now. I taught level 2/3 special education before becoming a special education consultant focusing on behavior. I have my Masters in special education along with a degree in psychology. I love working with individuals with disabilities and love seeing them succeed.
For about four years I tutored and baby sat a child with autism. He was high functioning but also had adhd and was hard to keep on track. I helped him accomplish daily activities and tutored him for school. I enjoyed being able to help him, and see the smile come across his face when he was able to finish a task or got a problem...
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- $20/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Over the past couple years I have gotten my both my basic and advanced CNA. I have worked in a nonprofit pediatric care unit and am very passionate about what I do! I'm pretty easy going and love to hang out with others. Hope to meet you and your family soon!
Kathryn C. says "Lydia committed to specific hours but was also in school so when got busy didn't want to work. She quit by text without notice. Paid her more in...
Light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
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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...
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
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.
My names is Ellie and I have 9 years experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have previously worked with many autistic individuals that are non verbal or deaf. I have provided a lot of medical care and assistance with many adults and some children.
Light cleaning
I started working at Respite Connection in 2018 and 2019. I worked with five different kids throughout Respite who all had different special needs. I grew a lot as a person and caregiver for people with special needs and loved seeing the children grow in their skills. In the Fall of 2019 I started working at Generation Next with...
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5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
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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...
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Madison!
I am a nurse, and I work as an RN Care Coordinator for group homes for special needs children/ young adults. I have knowledge in g/j tube feedings, trachs, seizure disorders, and just pediatrics in general!
I grew up babysitting for what seems like the majority of my tiny hometown. I love working with...
I began baby-sitting while I was in middle school and have continued to baby-sit for children of all ages and with different needs. I have a little sister who is eight years younger than me, so I have had many opportunities to care for a young child even in my own home. I have baby-sat for many of the families in my...
I've been working with others that need additional help for 3 years. I would be delighted to help your family! Just reach out if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
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light cleaning
Bringing comfort and peace of mind to families is something I'm passionate about. I became a caregiver to support families and offer reliable care options. I have completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) coursework, have my BLS Certification and have experience in respite care, which has prepared me to handle specialized...
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The average post rate is $18.70/hr as of April 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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