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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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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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."
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- $19/hr
Light cleaning
transportation
meal prep
errands
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 over 25 years of experience working with individuals with physical and mental challenges. Working on daily living skills and community integrated activities. Med pass certification and experience. CPR and first aid training.
I have a wealth of experience working with special needs individuals. I began at age 19 working as an ABA therapist and then went on to teach high school students with a variety of disabilities including challenging behaviors. I have also worked at a private school with provided education strictly for students with autism...
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...
Transportation
live-in home care
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 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...
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
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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...
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...
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
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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...
I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician 3 days a week. I have also worked with a man through DORS who had epilepsy and developmental delays. I would love to talk with you about this opportunity.
Sara is a reliable childcare professional with over 20 years of experience caring for children from infancy to young adulthood, including those with unique mental and behavioral needs. Calm and highly organized, with a proven ability to bring structure and stability to busy households. Known for creating warm, joyful...
Light cleaning
travel
meal prep
carpooling
I have experience in special needs children I also provide care for DCFS for more then 20 years . I have a great love for helping children, I'm very dependable and responsible I have also been fingerprinted and I have a current background check through DCFS.
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- $15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
Hi! My name is Catie and I am 22, studying Education and Biology at SIUe. I have been babysitting for years and have done nannying full time over the summers as well. I love kids so much! I have experience babysitting for children with special needs too (down syndrome and epilepsy). Previously, I have worked as a lifeguard for...
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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.
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
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.
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.
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