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I have almost 10 years of experience in the healthcare field now.
I was a CNA at a nursing home for four years, a direct support professional for two years in Missouri. With the past four years, I have been a case manager/working with adults with developmental disabilities and I work front line.
I have experience with hospice,...
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10 years experience·
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Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
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I have four children of my own. The last two I adopted are the most important things in the world to me. I did foster care for about 5 years before we adopted. I cared for all kinds of different types of children with different needs, a lot of them were special needs children. We enjoyed taking care of all the children we had...
Care Member says "The absolute I've ever read about since my son's in here on earth in these 3 years.Thank god for people like you."
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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Fostering a child's growth and development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of the families I support. With 15 years of experience caring for children ages 0 to 12+, I offer a calm, patient, and approachable presence. Background includes Early Child Development Coursework, CPR...
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Errands
meal prep
transportation
light cleaning
Hi there, I'm Anastasia! I am looking for a job that I enjoy more which is why I came to this type of work. I would love to help make your life easier and assist! I have worked for people with special needs through DORS and Acumen. I have never worked with senior citizens, but I would love the opportunity. I currently work in...
I have been caring for special needs children for the last 10 years. It started when I was 12 and helped this foster family with mainly disabled children. I am also a CNA and work with people on all different spectrums. I have cared for paralyzed children, those with autism, dimentia, blindess, deafness and ADHD. I am not...
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I am currently working towards getting my bachelors degree (major psychology) at Liberty University. I have always worked with special needs children and it is a passion of mine to continue working and helping children. I have a passion for helping others.
Live-in home care
transportation
Supporting adults and seniors' well-being is a personal passion of mine. I'm a compassionate and empathetic caregiver with two years of experience providing live-in home care and transportation. I have a college degree and adapt to changing routines or unexpected challenges when caring for individuals with special needs or...
I've worked as a nurse in the field of special needs adults and children for many years. From Autism to spinal cord injuries. I'm a Christian nurse who's compassionate and loyal.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
I'm a caring, reliable, outgoing, positive person, who adores children of all ages. I'm a retired Christian Nurse who's worked with many children of special needs.
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a Visual Arts teacher during the school year at an international private Christian school. I am raising three amazing growing humans who are currently 14/14/12. I have experience with infants to 12th grade. I am background checked and finger printed in both Illinois and Missouri. I am trained in trauma and special needs. My...
I have over 25 years experience taking care of people in their homes. I have worked with many different types of people, from hospice patients, to patients with all types of disabilities, and people just needing help in their homes. Some of my training includes using Hoyer lifts, incontinence care, grooming, hygiene, bathing,...
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Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 3years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and multitasker, so minimum...
I have over four years of experience working with students with various disabilities, including ASD, ADHD, and dyslexia. In my previous role, I worked with a student who had severe behavioral issues. I collaborated with the school psychologist and parents to develop a behavior intervention plan ,
Carpooling
light cleaning
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
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Hi there! My name is Emma and I have been babysitting for about nine years. I have spent many summers being a full time sitter for families. I have a lot of experience with special needs adults and children. I am fairly artistic and happy to do crafts and different activities that allow your child to be creative. Please let me...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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I have a strong background of nanny experience. Previously I have cared for a family that included 4 children, 1 with special needs. My responsibilities included getting the children up and ready for school to start their day off well with a good breakfast. I did arrange and instruct educational times, as well as constructive...
Companionship
errands
meal prep
light cleaning
hospice services
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Im a retired Christian Nurse who has 25 yrs experience working in the health Care field . I come from a Military Family. I've worked in hospitals, Doctors offices, Long term care facilities, home health and addiction treatment facilities. I have worked with peds, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, special needs of every age level....
Craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
light cleaning
Hi. My name is Maisey I am fresh out of high school. Since I turned 16 I have worked in a daycare with children that are infants up to children that are in middle school. As a child my mother was a nanny so I have lots of experience being around children. My mother is also a preschool teacher so she gives me the best...
Hi there! My name is Emma and I have a lot of experience in multiple types of caregiving. I work well with children, the elderly, and anyone with special needs.
My previous jobs in care taking were:
-Caretaking for an elderly couple with dementia in four hour shifts
-A lifetime of babysitting for multiple different families...
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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Hey there! My name is Tori and I am 24 years old. I am taking a break from school, but am a year away from my degree in education. I have several years of experience babysitting children as well as children with special needs. I have also worked in both an elementary and middle school environment. At a job I had at a school, I...
Efficient and reliable RN with seven years of experience in mental health, home health, nursing home, and a hospital setting. I have experience with physically and mentally disabled clients. I also have a lot of experience with Dementia and Alzheimer s patients. My brother has epilepsy, cerebral palsy and autism so I have a lot...
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