Compare top special needs caregivers

Find care

Find special needs caregivers in Birmingham, AL that you’ll love

65 special needs caregivers are listed in Birmingham, AL

The average rate is $16/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Birmingham, AL

Kenyata S.'s Photo

Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Background Check

Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...
5.0
"Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on...

Reviewed by Aisha W.

Kaylee P.'s Photo

Kaylee P.


Birmingham, AL

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

5.0

(1)

Background Check

Hi, I'm Kaylee ! I am 20 and I absolutely love caring for individuals with special needs. I am currently enrolled at University's nursing program to become a nurse that specializes in disabilities/developmental disabilities! I worked at a camp for individuals (both adults and children) with disabilities and special needs of all...
5.0
"Kaylee was really liked by our family. She would continue to work for us, but she is away to college now. We can't wait for her to come back."

Reviewed by Julie H.

Lashonda J.'s Photo

Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

5.0

(2)

Background Check

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We...

Reviewed by Lauren W.

Elizabeth R C.'s Photo

Elizabeth R C.


Birmingham, AL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

5.0

(3)

Background Check

I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...
5.0
"Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of...

Reviewed by Betsy M.

Julie S.'s Photo

Julie S.


Birmingham, AL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher

5.0

(1)

Background Check

I love young children. Since moving back to Birmingham 7 years ago I became the lead infant teacher at a daycare in Vestavia. I was there for 3 years. I then became a nanny for a dentist. My family resided in Columbus, Ga for 13 years prior to my husband's job relocation here. I was a pre-K paraprofessional in a special needs...
5.0
"Julie was great with my toddler son. She has great energy and confidence. My son was at ease quickly with her and I would highly recommend Julie to any of my parent friends in a heartbeat. "

Reviewed by Kassie Y.

Megan C.'s Photo

Megan C.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Background Check

I have had over 17 yrs of experience with children of all ages. I currently provide teletherapy to school aged children/adolescents, but nanny for families during summer months. Last summer, I divided my time nannying for 2 different families: 2 boys (7yo & 12yo); and 1 girl (1yo). I continue to work with the family with the 1...
5.0
"We loved Megan! She was flexible with our crazy wedding weekend schedule, was calm and comforting with my slightly anxious toddler, and was patient and engaged with my 8yo. She is clearly very experienced and...

Reviewed by Cheryl P.

Morgan L.'s Photo

Morgan L.


Birmingham, AL

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Background Check

I have worked with many families to provide quality childcare services for 8 years. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in psychology, I moved to the Birmingham area with my husband. For the past year, I have worked as a registered behavioral technician providing therapy to young children with autism. Therefore, I feel...
5.0
"Morgan helped watch my kids and was amazing with them! They loved Morgan and would have the best time with her. She was great"

Reviewed by Matthew T.

Sarah Grace K.'s Photo

Sarah Grace K.


Birmingham, AL

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver: Flexible Hours!

5.0

(1)

Background Check

I have been babysitting for several years and have nannied for a cumulative of three years. I have experience with all age groups, including experience with children with autism and various physical special needs. I have been responsible for cooking, clean-up, constructive play, tutoring, bed time, and more! I am willing to...
Linda D.'s Photo

Linda D.


Birmingham, AL

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me:)

5.0

(1)

Background Check

Hello! My name is Linda but I go by Laney:). I am a 29 yr old mama of two little girls-being their mama is my greatest gift and joy! They are starting preschool so I thought I would look into caring for kiddos as I love them! I have my BS in psychology from UGA (Go Dawgs!) and recently moved from NC to birmingham for my husbands...
5.0
"Linda currently nannies for me, watching my 4 year old daughter. My daughter absolutely loves her and I love coming home to find that they have had a lot of fun!!! This is the first time that I have left my...

Reviewed by Nicole W.

Angelica J.'s Photo

Angelica J.


Birmingham, AL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator/Caregiver

Background Check

Hello, my name is Angelica. I have over 5 years of experience as an educator for children with special needs. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. It is noteworthy to mention that I also completed coursework in the School of Education in the subjects of educational psychology, mathematical methods, and...
Austin H.'s Photo

Austin H.


Birmingham, AL

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Private Care Giver For Individuals With Special Needs

Background Check

Hi, my name is Austin! I am very experienced and comfortable with working with individuals with disabilities. I have worked as a private caregiver for a family with a son with disability, a behavior specialist at a camp for campers with disabilities, an independent living aide for three individuals with disabilities, and a...
Alexia H.'s Photo

Alexia H.


Birmingham, AL

$12-20/hr

Special Needs Care

Background Check

I also have special needs experience of 5 years Bathing, Feeding, And Changing Diapers Please Feel Free To Contact Me Thank you God Bless
Bethany C.'s Photo

Bethany C.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Background Check

I have been working with kids who have special needs for 10+ years. My brother is on the Autism spectrum so this line of work is something that has always been near to my heart. At a young age I started working with kids who have disabilities in the only way I knew how- church. I started a class for kids with disabilities so...
Rachel L.'s Photo

Rachel L.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Special Education Teacher

Background Check

I completed my master's in early childhood special education in 2021. Prior to that, I worked at United Ability Early Learning Center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with disabilities. I loved every moment of it and worked there for 2 years! I have been lucky to have worked as a K-4th grade self-contained teacher for...
Anna G.'s Photo

Anna G.


Birmingham, AL

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Educator Who Loves To Teach And Laugh

Background Check

While I was student teaching at Birmingham-Southern College, one of the teachers asked me if I was interested in tutoring/nannying a student in the class. His parents started Mitchell's Place here in Birmingham, and I have loved getting to know him and his family over the years! Upon graduation, I taught students with special...
Kimberly H.'s Photo

Kimberly H.


Birmingham, AL

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Background Check

I am a licensed special educator with 6+ years of classroom experience. Currently, I am stepping away from the classroom to re-examine my career path, but the one thing I've always been sure of is my call to love and serve people with disabilities, whatever path that might take.
Robin W.'s Photo

Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Background Check

30 years of age. Married. Social Psychology Major at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I've been working as a Nanny and Personal Assistant for over 11years. I enjoy serving others with Compassion and Love. Children bring me great Joy. I am a Birmingham, Al resident and willing to travel limitless for work. My hours are...
Alycia T.'s Photo

Alycia T.


Birmingham, AL

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

Background Check

I currently have over 5 years of experience working with special needs. My most recent experience is with children on the autism spectrum.
Julianna D.'s Photo

Julianna D.


Birmingham, AL

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Background Check

I have worked in special education for the last 2 years! I work with students with severe disabilities.
Millie C.'s Photo

Millie C.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Works With Adults And Children With Disabilities

Background Check

I work for an organization for adults with disabilities called Unless U. I work with adults, teenagers, and children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities. If you are looking for someone patient to help and be a friend to your child, I am your girl! I hope to bring Unless U to Nashville as soon as I graduate.

Showing 1 - 20 of 65

Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Birmingham, AL

Kenyata S.

5.0

Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!

- Aisha W.

Kaylee P.

5.0

Kaylee was really liked by our family. She would continue to work for us, but she is away to college now. We can't wait for her to come back.

- Julie H.

Lashonda J.

5.0

LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she provides. My son appreciates her care and...

- Lauren W.

Elizabeth R C.

5.0

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and would adapt to any situation. Some...

- Betsy M.

Julie S.

5.0

Julie was great with my toddler son. She has great energy and confidence. My son was at ease quickly with her and I would highly recommend Julie to any of my parent friends in a heartbeat.

- Kassie Y.

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

What information to leave for your babysitter in case of emergency

What information to leave for your babysitter in case of emergency

May 1st, 2022 When your newborn is lying peacefully in their bassinet, it’s hard to imagine that you — or your babysitter — may ever need to take this child to the ... Read more
Should you give your babysitter a raise?

Should you give your babysitter a raise?

March 1st, 2022 When you hire a babysitter, you’re looking for someone to fill a very important role: Caring for your children. As such, this isn’t a person you w... Read more
Create a stress-free morning routine for kids with these 7 expert tips

Create a stress-free morning routine for kids with these 7 expert tips

July 13th, 2023 By the time families have recovered from the end-of-the-school-year hustle and are finally settled into a ... Read more
How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions

How to prepare formula: Answers to the most common safety questions

December 16th, 2022 Whether you’re a parent ready to shift from breast to bottle or a caregiver new to infant feeding, it’s normal to have questions about how to prepare formul... Read more
11 options for after-school child care

11 options for after-school child care

July 7th, 2023 Parents manage a unique balancing act during the school year. The hours between 3 p.m. (or earlier) and 6 p.m. each day are challenging, as you try to fill ... Read more

Ratings for Birmingham, AL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.2 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Birmingham, AL are rated 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 15 reviews of the 65 listed special needs caregivers.