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244 special needs caregivers are listed in Las Vegas, NV
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Las Vegas, NV
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Hi there! My name is Laurie I am a very active mom who enjoys working with special needs children.
When my granddaughter was 2 years old, she was diagnosed with autism. I have spent every year with her since she's been born. I've gotten to know quite a bit about autism, and special needs in general. I have learned that all...
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"Great with my special needs daughter. Highly recommended!"
Reviewed by Valerie B.
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Hello, besides raising 4 of my own kids I have worked in schools for 12 years now- 11 of those in autism rooms. I have helped in the Life Skills and the Star programs as well as working as a certified RBT. I mostly have been in Elementary schools working in Intermediate Autism, I have worked with ages 3 to 23 years old in the...
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"Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking...
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I've been vaccinated for the covid-19 and I've been
caring for others for the past 39 years I am a Special needs caregiver who specialize in dementia and Alzheimer's and stroke and hospice care copd, emphysema , autism and diabetes and down syndrome and and I am a quick learner. I have worked in the activities department of the...
Michelle W.
Las Vegas, NV
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Michelle I'm a behavior specialist with CCSD, certified in CPR and first aid and numerous of hours in trainings that are Nevada registry approved.
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"Michelle was very flexible and was great with our son."
Reviewed by Frank W.
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Throughout the years I have babysat for family and friends. My brother and nephew both have learning disability so I am familiar with dealing with that. I have experience dealing with children who have autism, ADHD, ODD, OCD, ADD, mood disorders, sociopath tendencies, anger issues, physical disabilities and more. Part of this is...
Erica F.
Las Vegas, NV
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a behavior therapist with over 12 years of experience working with children with autism, ADHD, Fetal alcohol syndrome and down syndrome. I am currently pursuing my bachelor's in psychology at Capella University. I am passionate about the outcomes of my clients and I am dedicated to providing the best care possible.
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"Erica is very kind, helpful and dependable. she's good with communication and she's trustworthy. she really saved me because I really needed the help and she's understanding of my situation. I would definitely...
Reviewed by Tisu N.
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I have worked with special needs children for over 17 years. I worked for Los Angeles Unified School district for 8 Years. I am currently employed with the Clark County School District since March of 2007. I am Currently CPR/AED trained and have also have been through many trainings for Applied Behavior Analysis and Discrete...
Adrienne G.
Las Vegas, NV
$14-19/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I love people and helping them does more for me... I have an autistic son who is 14 and I am very patient and fun loving
Lachinda B.
Las Vegas, NV
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...
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I have over 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages, with all types of illness, disease and disorders.
I am a mother to a 12-year-old autistic son. I have had experience throughout the years working in the nursing field caring for people with mental and physical challenges. I have also had a live-in adult young male...
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Special education teachers assistant that works with students who have a wide range of learning, mental, emotional, and physical disabilities. I have 16 + years experience with the Clark County School District as well as CNA, and CMA certifications. If this has sparked your interest please message me with the details of your...
Darwin B.
Las Vegas, NV
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I have been a caregiver for over 13 years. Clients have included the elderly, both male and female, as well as younger clients with physical disabilities. I have experience with Alzheimer's and I am comfortable dispensing medication. I have my own car and I am willing to drive approximately a 25 mile radius of my home. I speak...
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"It is with the utmost confidence that I provide this reference for Darwin. Darwin worked with my son C. for over three years from his sophomore year at Stanford through graduation. C. has now returned to the...
Reviewed by Heidi G.
Layla G.
Las Vegas, NV
$19-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hello, My name is Layla and I am interested in being your children's babysitter. I am very responsible and make sure to stick to any kind of schedules you may have. I love being around children and watching them grow! I will do whatever I can to put a smile on their face. I have 4 years of experience in...
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I have worked privately with families for the last 5 years. I enjoy supporting kiddos of all ages. I also have extensive experience and training in supporting children (and parents) who may be on the spectrum, have some behavioral challenges, and/or developmental delays. :)
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"Everything one could hope for in a caregiver is Angela. We threw quite the feat at her, a medically complex kid plus all the fluff of a large family and she just ran with it. Angela asked questions, but also...
Reviewed by Kristine H.
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Over 7 Years Autistic Adult Care Giver, Companion, Private Assistant.
I have excellent references and perfect credit !
My Driving and ALL other Checks have been done several times .
I am a Occupational Therapist, and am CPR Certified . I have been a Five Star B&B Super Host, and am a Certified Food Service Manager, and Chef...
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"She's great with my son and he really enjoys her!"
Reviewed by Lora K.
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Hi there, My name is Kristin, I am 45 years old with 20+ years of Nannying, caregiving executive housekeeping, decorating, organizing, meal prep and personal assistant experience.
I stay with my families for years and we always part ways considering each other extended family! I am a Mom of one, she is 22 & has a cognitive...
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"Kristen is reliable, dependable, my kids, my self and husband, including the dogs absolutely loved her. She is a great nanny and also helped us with personal assistant things and housekeeping."
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Hello families! My name is Gabrielle and here's some information on why I should be your sitter. I got into caregiving because of my mother who is a career nanny and has taught me a lot. I myself have 7 years of experience as both a sitter and a nanny caring for infants to pre-teens and even special needs children. My approach...
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"Gabrielle watched our 4.5 year old and 6 month old during a night out and she was fantastic. She is knowledgeable, professional, and my girls loved her immediately (which is not usually the case for my slow to...
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Hello,
My name is Carla , and I have lived in the Las Vegas area for the last 20 years. I have four full grown children of my own; one of which is a type 1 Diabetic, and my oldest daughter has been special needs her entire life. I have always had a passion for being very "hands on" not only in my children's lives growing up,...
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"Carla has been our nanny for more than 3 years, but now that our son is going to school full time starting this fall, our needs are changing.
Carla has been an absolute delight. It is rare to find a nanny...
Reviewed by Walt F.
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Hello! I started working with kids when I decided to do an exchange program here in the US. I'm originally from Brazil and I came to the US in 2019 to take care of kids. I lived in Kansas City where I took care of three kids, 2, 5 and a special needs boys who was 7. I also lived in California where I took care two kids (7 and...
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"Very friendly. Good communication. Was flexible to our needs."
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Hello! I am Brooke, a grad school student in Las Vegas. I have 7 years experience in-home as a nanny/caregiver for children 4 months- 8 years with and without special needs. I have previously worked as a Child Care Specialist in a school district, as a Behavior Interventionist for children with disabilities, and am presently a...
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Hi, my name is Michelle I've been caring for special needs, intellectual, autistic, mentally challenged, seniors, dementia, hospice ect for over 15yrs. I'm a certified PCA, CNA, CPR, medication management and a list of other special trainings
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Las Vegas, NV
Laurie D.
5.0
Great with my special needs daughter. Highly recommended!
- Valerie B.
Sally M S.
5.0
Ms. Sally has been like part of our family for over 10 years. She started out as my son's aide in his Autism class for 3 years, occasionally, she would sit for my son and daughter over the years, even taking care of my 3 dogs when we went out of town.
Ms. Sally is very reliable and dependable and...
- Care member
Michelle W.
4.0
Michelle was very flexible and was great with our son.
- Frank W.
Erica F.
5.0
Erica is very kind, helpful and dependable. she's good with communication and she's trustworthy. she really saved me because I really needed the help and she's understanding of my situation. I would definitely recommend her and hire her again.
- Tisu N.
Darwin B.
5.0
It is with the utmost confidence that I provide this reference for Darwin. Darwin worked with my son C. for over three years from his sophomore year at Stanford through graduation. C. has now returned to the east coast so Darwin's employment ended Dec 2016. Should Darwin have been interested in...
- Heidi G.
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Ratings for Las Vegas, NV special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Las Vegas, NV are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 206 reviews of the 244 listed special needs caregivers.