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131 special needs caregivers are listed in Salt Lake City, UT

The average rate is $17/hr as of May 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT

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Suzanne L.


Salt Lake City, UT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Special Education Teacher

5.0

(1)

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After nearly five years in Talent Acquisition/HR, I have decided to return to teaching. I have taught in public and private schools in NY, UT and the Middle East. My most recent experience working with children was as a private teacher/trainer in Brisbane, Australia, supporting young people with special needs in the community....
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Kt C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

Looking To Be A Sitter, Nanny Or Whatever You Need Me As And Change Your Life!

5.0

(1)

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I am KT! I am 23 years old! I absolutely love people, kids, teens and special needs individuals. I have worked with special needs individuals for the last 5 years and I also have done a lot of nannying, babysitting and helping out with my nieces and nephews. I want to make an impact on people and help out busy parents in the...
5.0
"Katie cared for my son greatly. She treated him like a person and treated him with respect. My son is autistic and non-verbal but Katie found ways to engage and interact with him to find fun things to do...

Reviewed by Jenny F.

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Jonathan F.


Salt Lake City, UT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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My name is Jonathan. I've worked in Salt lake School district for 10 years now. Working with special needs has always been my passion, currently I'm attending Salt Lake Community College to become a special ed teacher. Hope to hear from you soon!
5.0
"Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only reinforced that. He truly takes the time to know and...

Reviewed by Laura H.

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Lindsey B.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Tutor And Babysitter!

5.0

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I started volunteering at a school for students with severe disabilities when I was 14 and fell in love. I have been teaching students with disabilities for over 19 years. I am highly qualified in ESL, middle school math, elementary content, and special education. I love working with kids and engaging them to learn while having...
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Kevin D.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Weekend Behavior Professional

5.0

(3)

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I am very responsible, reliable, and keep the commitments I make. I have the ability to manage very difficult behaviors (aggression/elopement) effectively by using positive behavior supports. I am a BCBA and I especially enjoy taking children out into the community whom others may find too challenging to manage safely. I can...
5.0
"Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable."

Reviewed by Kat G.

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Stefanie S.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver And Nanny

5.0

(3)

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Hello! My name is Stefanie, a native of Arizona. I come from a big family that consists of 7 brothers and 4 sisters. One of my brothers is physically and mentally disabled which led me into a career in special education. I attended Arizona State University graduating with honors in Special and Elementary Education. I went on to...
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Moeata S.


Salt Lake City, UT

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I had experience of over 10 yrs taking care elderly patients addition to that all that I mark for my experience.. I treat them with love and care I have experience with elderly care with Alzheimer's and anxiety and depression and many more
5.0
"Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her. Moeata changed her diapers daily, bathed her and cooked and...

Reviewed by Care member

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Hannah C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant And Nanny

5.0

(4)

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Hello all! I'm a fulltime student, married, and need a part time. I have experience in daycares, schools, the medical field, and in-home nannying/caregiving. My last gig was as a Behavior Technician at a charter school and I'm educated in ABA therapy. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Single...
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Emily L.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Extra Focus On Special Needs

4.0

(1)

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I have four years of professional experience working with kids. I spent time working with autism as an ABA Therapist (ages 2-17). While my experience is primarily with these ages, I have done a few nannying jobs with children 0-2. I also have a couple years of experience working as a substitute teacher. Before working with kids...
4.0
"I appreciated Emily's quick response time when I reached out for help over the holiday break. She communicates clearly in writing and in person. Each time I interacted with her, I got a vibe of positive and...

Reviewed by Marian K.

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Molly T.


Salt Lake City, UT

$38/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced & Professional Nanny/Household Manager

5.0

(1)

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Hi families! I'm Molly and I'm 27. I've been nannying for 9+ years and have experience working with a wide range of ages from newborn to teens including special needs children and families in the medical profession that need the best. I am currently in the Mountain Brook and greater Birmingham area of Alabama but had previously...
5.0
"Molly was so great with my three kids! She made healthy meals, picked up groceries, did cleaning around the house. She also was so good at tutoring and taking care of my newborn. I wish we didn't have to move...

Reviewed by Allison S.

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Noor A.


Salt Lake City, UT

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

5.0

(3)

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I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
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Tierney K.


Salt Lake City, UT

$14/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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About me: Hi, I'm Tierney. I am looking to work as a date night babysitter and hoping I'm the right fit for your family's childcare needs. I'm an active person and babysitter. I love to go to the park, ride bikes, and explore the outdoors. I am back in school (online) completing prerequisite courses for a masters degree which...
5.0
"Tierney has been great for us as a weekend date night sitter. My 3.5 year old daughter is always excited when it's a Tierney night! "

Reviewed by Emily B.

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Rachel M.


Salt Lake City, UT

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Or Occasional Babysitter

5.0

(1)

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" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. "Albert Einstein." I'm Rachel, I love this quote by Albert Einstein, and as a teacher I want to be able to recognize when a student is a fish and not judge them as a monkey. I completed my...
5.0
"I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable and trustworthy. Rachel is always willing to go the extra mile to get...

Reviewed by Cori H.

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Consuelo V.


Salt Lake City, UT

$25-26/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Fun Babysitter

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Consuelo. I am a student at the UofU in Anthropology. I am also a dog groomer :). I've been taking care of kids since I reached adolescence. I continued that path until today, expanding my knowledge and experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preadolescent! I know how to handle any...
5.0
"She is a very motivated person, with a very positive personality, helpful and very dependable. My kids loved being around her"

Reviewed by Claudia S.

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Rachel W.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-37/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi! I am 25 I currently work for U. S. Ski & Snowboard. I have been babysitting/nannying for around 10 years. I have watched newborns, triplets, special needs kids and everything in between. I have babysat, nannied, tutored and given swim lessons. I have my own transportation if needed and I am CPR and First Aid certified.
5.0
"Rachel is a compassionate, kind, patient, hardworking individual. I have known her for 10 years and have never witnessed anything less. "

Reviewed by Hiea K.

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Kristin M.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

4.9

(9)

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Hi, my name is Kristin I'm an energetic and fun-loving caregiver and have a genuine affection for children. I am looking for either a full or part time nanny position. I have a lot of childcare experience, great reviews on care. com and can provide letters of reference. I have been a live-in nanny in New York and recently...
5.0
"Kristin was a part of our family for 1.5 years. She did us an excellent job. Kristin is great with children and knows her way around the house which is a helpful trait to find in a nanny. She was always...

Reviewed by Mollie A.

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Kathy H.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

4.0

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I started babysitting as a young teen and then I worked as a care giver in a home daycare between the ages of 16-18. From 2001 I worked for 5 years in 2 day care centers in the infant room. I really enjoy working with the babies and feel very comfortable with them. People always ask me how to help calm and take care of infants...
5.0
"Kathy was an absolute pleasure for us to have in our home with our baby boy! She was always on time and sincerely cared for him and made him feel very comfortable in all situations. We would highly recommend...

Reviewed by Scott I.

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Shelley C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend And Date Night Sitter Available

5.0

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Hi - I am Shelley! I am available for occasional jobs during the evenings or on weekends. Unfortunately, I am normally not available during the day as work full time. Do you need a sitter for a date night, wedding, or ski outing? I would love to help. Here's a little about my background. I started babysitting when I was 12...
5.0
"Shelley is the best! She has been our housekeeper for around 8 months now and has been a complete life saver. She does a thorough job, is always on time, and is very easy to be around! My whole family loves...

Reviewed by Taylor K.

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Deborah G.


Salt Lake City, UT

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Can take care of your child.

5.0

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I have a LIFE time of experience creating a safe and nurturing nest for my children. I'm known for my tolerance, patience, and understanding. I'm able to help with special needs children. One-on-one preschool is amazing for a real start, and Im a good teacher :) As a mother of 7, you can trust me with your newborn. I'm looking...
5.0
"Incredible and fun! I would highly recommend her to anyone! You won't regret it!"

Reviewed by Celia S.

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Hannah C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/CNA

5.0

(6)

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Hello all! I'm a U student and have experience in daycares, schools, nursing homes, and in-home nannying/care giving. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Empathy, silliness, patience, and communication are all essential when caring for a child. I love working with kids of all ages and will...
5.0
"Hannah is a great caregiver who connected very well with my kids-even the sometimes surly teenager loves her."

Reviewed by Maria W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salt Lake City, UT

Kt C.

5.0

Katie cared for my son greatly. She treated him like a person and treated him with respect. My son is autistic and non-verbal but Katie found ways to engage and interact with him to find fun things to do together that he enjoyed. I was sorry when we moved and couldn't take Katie with us. She worked...

- Jenny F.

Jonathan F.

5.0

Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only reinforced that. He truly takes the time to know and understand each child as an individual.

- Laura H.

Kevin D.

5.0

Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable.

- Kat G.

Moeata S.

5.0

Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her. Moeata changed her diapers daily, bathed her and cooked and fed her which is no easy task especially because my grandma was a very picky woman. I...

- Care member

Emily L.

4.0

I appreciated Emily's quick response time when I reached out for help over the holiday break. She communicates clearly in writing and in person. Each time I interacted with her, I got a vibe of positive and calm which is what I enjoyed about her character.

- Marian K.

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Ratings for Salt Lake City, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 69 reviews of the 131 listed special needs caregivers.