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69 special needs caregivers are listed in Gilbert, AZ
The average rate is $17/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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Hello! Thank your for reading. I am an energetic babysitter happy to help out. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as a Care Worker. I have spent a number of years taking care of family members, younger cousins, and children in my neighborhood. Many of those children having medical conditions such as Autism, Down Syndrome,...
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"We had Zoe babysit our 1 year old for the first time. She was SO great with her. Even sent me a picture while i was at work. I came home and she had taken it upon herself to do the dishes and tidy up the...
Reviewed by Chelsea R.
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Hi! I hope to meet you soon! I have cared for children all for of my life, having mostly raised my three siblings. For eight years, my husband and I have been foster parents to 3 developmentally delayed individuals. It's wonderful because I get to be a 'professional mom'. I love to care for people and am very trained and...
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Since I was 18 years old, I have worked with children as a nanny, youth activities director at several health clubs locally, and also as a habilitation provider for a local agency. The ages have ranged from infant to 18-year-old autistic young man for the past 3 years. I am hoping to find a family who values my experience as...
5.0
"I had the pleasure of meeting with Jeanette. She is absolutely wonderful, responsible and clearly has a love for children. I know she will make a great addition to anyone's family."
Reviewed by Kristi M.
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I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, and nurturing .
I like working with kids because they bring a lot of joy to daily life .
I'm looking for a job that is flexible.
I started working with kids when I started teaching dance in 2008.
In my spare time, I like to dance ! And watch reality tv shows.
One thing you...
5.0
"Marissa has been great with us. She’s reliable, punctual, responsive, and my kids like her. We’ve had her help with transportation and check in visits. "
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$20-22/hr Minimum
I have worked many years with school age children, ages 3-18. I am BLS (First aid and CPR trained) trained as well as CPI trained. I have my undergrad in Psychology and am currently in my masters for school counseling! I currently work as a Paraprofessional Specialist for DRHS. Am comfortable working with...
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"I had Fellisa watch our four-year-old and she was amazing! Very attentive and creative! Our son had a blast with her. She keeps the kids busy with learning new games, songs, and much more! Fellisa is...
Reviewed by Sasha G.
Hope R.
Gilbert, AZ
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
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Hi my name is Hope! I have 9 years of experience with child care and over three years in the medical field/ caregiving. I grew up in a big family and I have 6 nieces and nephews. I can help with travel, laundry, meals when needed, cleaning, groceries, and anything else you might need for your children. I am studying to be an...
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"Hope is the most kind and genuine human. She has the gift of empathy and is able to relate with people of all ages and races. She gives 100% and is not afraid to work hard. She is honest in all that she does....
Reviewed by Elizabeth T.
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My name is Makenna, I have nine years of experience in babysitting and nannying single and multiple children between the ages of newborn and 10. Additionally, I am currently in the process of completing my B. A in Psychology. I have experience in working with children with special needs, I am also a mother to two young...
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"Makenna is AMAZING! She was our weekend nanny, for our 2 & 4 yo boys, for about 6 months before moving to VA. She's very friendly and playful with the kids, and they always look forward to her arrival. She has...
Reviewed by Jennifer A.
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I have been in the caregivers industry for over 20 years. I am 36 years old and a non-smoker. I moved here from Chicago with my husband 14 years ago. I have experience helping individuals who are infants to elderly.
A little more about me. I have a bachelor's degree in music therapy. Once I finished my internship I went in to...
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"We were blessed to have Ashley with our family for over a year and she was a wonderful Nanny to our 2 children. I highly recommend her to anyone!!"
Reviewed by Shannon S.
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I've worked as a special needs care provider for both teenagers and toddlers. With diagnosis ranging from autism to sensory processing disorder.
Paula F.
Gilbert, AZ
$18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs Provider Available Full Time. Fully Certified.
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I have worked in group home, Independent Living settings. I have experience with Dementia and Altzheimers , Downs Syndrome, Cognitive Delays, CP, ADD/ADHD, Epilepsy, Speech and Hearing Impairments, SMI (schizophrenia, eating disorders, Bipolar ), Hoyer Lifts, able to independently carry person up to 100 lbs, communication...
Kayleen S.
Gilbert, AZ
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs/Typically Developing Nanny Available Part-Time
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Hello, my name is Kayleen! I am 21, and I am currently attending UVU. I was previously a live-in nanny in Massachusetts where I assisted a mother with her 4-year-old and 6-year-old autistic child. I was able to assist with the oldest child's ABA services and language development, along with his weekly occupational therapy. I...
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I have been a caretaker for adults with special needs for over a year now. I have had several special needs classes and trainings through Hatch Haven my current job. I am a certified special needs caretaker. I was a babysitter/nanny for children with autism when I was a teenager. I am half way done with my bachelor's degree at...
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hi there! my name is Tessalyn, but I go by Tess or Tessa. I'm 20 and I have multiple little cousins and children all around me, including my own little boy. For awhile now i've been working with individuals with Autism which has made my life even more beautiful. Right now I work in a classroom called Life Skills as a...
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I have worked in home health for the last 7 years. Ive worked with a variety of different clients anywhere, From behavioral health to physical disabilities. I do my best to ensure that every single person that I take care of is respected and treaty Kindly and loved the way I would want someone to take care of my family or me.
Joyce M.
Gilbert, AZ
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Teacher For 15 Years, Experienced Caregiver For The Elderly, Seven Months
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I taught children with special needs for the past five years. I had the chance to work as a nursery teacher in a Montessori school for eight years. Presently, I am working as a caregiver here in Arizona.
Julian W.
Gilbert, AZ
$15-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
I Work With Kids In The East Valley On The Spectrum To Improve Their Heath, Mobility, And Symptoms.
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I'd describe my personality as Fun, Engaging, and Charismatic
I like caring for people with special needs because it is so important for those who need it. I find great gratification in being that figure a kid with special needs looks forward to being with.
I started caring for people with special needs when I obtained my...
Rachel S.
Gilbert, AZ
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am a pediatric certified occupational therapist assistant that has always had a passion for working with children. I have experience as an ABA therapist, a full time sitter for families that have children with special needs and a special education assistant in an elementary school setting. I love to plan and encourage kids to...
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My background includes 8 years as an RN as a pediatric nurse which includes a specialty in special needs. I started my career as an elementary school special needs RN and last worked in trauma/ICU. I am reaching out to our community to provide care for our most precious and vulnerable population during these hard times and...
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Hello! My name is Hayden and I just moved here from Seattle. I am a trained and certified behavior technicians and I love what I do. Being new to the area I am looking for jobs that give me the opportunity to apply my skills to what ever needs a kiddo has.
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Hello, My name is Jayme. I live in Modesto, CA. I will be moving to Idaho very shortly and looking to get a position before I move. I have many experiences working with children ages 0 to 8 years of age. Also with developmentally disabled and elderly within the last 10 years. I am currently attending school and majoring in child...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gilbert, AZ
Zoe G.
5.0
We had Zoe babysit our 1 year old for the first time. She was SO great with her. Even sent me a picture while i was at work. I came home and she had taken it upon herself to do the dishes and tidy up the kitchen. She was so wonderful and we cant wait to have her again!
- Chelsea R.
Jeanette M.
5.0
Jeanette was our nanny from 2014 until early 2021, taking care of our 2 kids (age 5 & 8 at the start). The only reason Jeanette stopped working for us was that our children outgrew the need for a nanny. Jeanette was the sixth, and last, nanny that worked for us (all of the other ones kept leaving...
- Jennifer B.
Marissa F.
5.0
Marissa has been a life saver with my kids. She's prompt, communicative and flexible. We couldn't get by without her!
- Care member
Fellisa G.
5.0
I had Fellisa watch our four-year-old and she was amazing! Very attentive and creative! Our son had a blast with her. She keeps the kids busy with learning new games, songs, and much more! Fellisa is respectful, dependable, and also certified in CPR which gave us parents a piece of mind as well! I...
- Sasha G.
Hope R.
5.0
Hope is a bright, responsible, and bighearted young lady. She truly wants to connect with the kids and is eager to make them happy and content. She is dependable and genuinely kind to everyone.
- Rebekah R.
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Ratings for Gilbert, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Gilbert, AZ are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 23 reviews of the 69 listed special needs caregivers.