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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Draper, UT
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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Hi! I'm Rachel and I would love to get to know your family! I am almost 20 years old, and currently enrolled at Salt Lake Community College. I am studying Family and Human Studies and hoping to go into a field in Early Childhood after graduating! I love to read and be outside. I have been working with children for about 3 years...
5.0
"Rachel is nice, sweet and patient which is exactly what is needed to care for a baby/child."
Reviewed by Margaret F.
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Current substitute school teacher for over 10 years in the Jordan School District. Current nanny references. Lots of experience with all ages including babies. Love all children. With patience, fun, concern and caring. Mom of 5 and grandma of 9! Lots of experience with special needs children as well. Singing, music and piano....
5.0
"Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family! "
Reviewed by Janelle L.
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I have spent years working with children as a para professional, specifically focused on children with special needs. I have 10 nieces and nephews ranging from ages 2 months- 12 years and they are my best friends!
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"Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children....
Reviewed by Leah M.
Adriana C.
Lehi, UT
$15-25/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Poppins Looking For Extra Special Grandkids To Spend Time With.
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Hi , I really love spending time with children. I raised nine children myself, 5 bio 4 adopted from China and I fostered four others.
I have really enjoyed working with children with special needs of all kinds. I have advocated for children in China with down syndrome to be adopted. My cousin's daughter also was born with Down...
Franell N.
Riverton, UT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi, I have 30 years experience with childcare, having raised eight children. I love kids, dogs, most animals, cooking, and gardening. I enjoy doing laundry as well.
I taught School for 10 years, I tutored, and worked with special needs children.
I am energetic and love life!
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"We love Franel! She is a very caring and kind person and is great with our two kids (toddler and infant). She has nannied for us for about 5 months now and she is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. I...
Reviewed by Cathy A.
Hailey S.
West Jordan, UT
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Hailey! I'm a 22-year-old who lives in Salt Lake County. I have always enjoyed working with children and babysat all through high school. Shortly after graduating high school I became a nanny and completely fell in love with the profession! I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also have experience...
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"Hailey was wonderful! Not only did she take care of our twins, she did the dishes! Not once did I ask prompt her or hint to it. She showed up on time and was very polite and respectable! I would hire her...
Reviewed by Jeff A.
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I am looking for part time hours a few days a week, and an opportunity to play Grandma.
I am willing to do overnight sitting as well or travel with the family as an extra pair of hands.
I love being with children. I adore babies.
I am very reliable, mature, and trustworthy.
I am loyal, enthusiastic and creative.
I enjoy having...
5.0
"Adriana watched my toddler for a year. The only reason she stopped was I had another baby and was off for 4 months. She was a very good care giver for my child and was excellent with keeping her engaged. She...
Reviewed by Garrett S.
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*NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR 2023 SUMMER*
WELCOME! My name is Josie and I'm currently a high school English teacher looking for a summer job.
I have volunteered at various schools in the Salt Lake Valley and have experience in working with children with special needs. My qualifications include: four years of paid nannying...
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"Josie has been my student at Salt Lake Community College for the past year. She is highly intelligent and well-spoken. She is very personable and is extremely competent. She is an education major and is...
Reviewed by Dale S.
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I love children of all ages. I have a lot of experience babysitting and am comfortable helping out with anything that is necessary. I'm very friendly, outgoing, creative, polite, respectful, responsible and loving. I have experience with people who are disabled and have special needs, so I have a lot of patients and can handle a...
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"Megan is great, she was an awesome sitter and the kids loved her. I would hire her again in a second."
Reviewed by Mark M.
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I have a bachelors degree in psychology, with specialization in human development & multicultural psychology. I have experience babysitting newborns - teenagers since the age of 12, at which time I underwent training programs. I've also taught dance classes for years to kids ages 4-18years old, and integrated special needs...
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"Marissa was my boys' favorite babysitter! She is kind, caring, creative, and fun. She was always punctual and communicated very well. She excels at creative play with kids, and is a great caregiver. Highly...
Reviewed by Emilee N.
Savannah P.
South Jordan, UT
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Savannah and I am 21 yrs old! I just returned from serving a mission for my church and I am currently attending Utah Valley University. I love children. I have always had a special connection with them and they make me very happy! I have traveled to Africa and India to teach children English and I have nannied...
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"Savannah is extremely responsible, kind and compassionate. She is fun, happy and is a really hard worker. I observed her working with underprivileged kids in India, she always had great ideas to make them...
Reviewed by Allison F.
Kyra P.
South Jordan, UT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
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Hi, I'm Kyra probably the most fun, energetic and positive person ever! I also adore kids of course, I have been surrounded by kids for as long as I know. Growing up in a family of 11 has definitely taught me a lot. I have also been a nanny to many families! I am currently a live-in nanny to 4 kids (1, 4, 7 and 8). In high...
5.0
"My kids love Kyra. She is punctual and usually leaves the house cleaner than when she arrived. I trust her completely. She has even watched my kids overnight."
Reviewed by Becca H.
5.0
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Hello! I am a former full-time private school kindergarten teacher looking for part-time work to supplement my current part-time nanny job. I am specifically looking for a position for Wednesday's only.
I have been working with children in many different capacities for the last 10 years, including infants and children with...
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"If I could I would give Aly 100 stars! She is such a darling girl who goes above and beyond!! She is sweet, fun, dependable, hardworking, and consistent. I am SO happy we have Aly to work with us. We look...
Reviewed by Lindsey P.
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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
"Consuelo is wonderful! She took care of my 5 month old all day while my husband and I worked. She's kind, playful and attentive"
Reviewed by Jenna A.
Makayley R.
South Jordan, UT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
3.0
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I am a reliable, fun and caring young adult who loves interacting with children of all ages. Throughout Junior High and High School I worked in the peer tutor programs with special needs kids and this is where I gained my love for working with children. After graduation, I worked at American Preparatory Academy as a 1st, 2nd and...
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"My wife and I posted a nanny position and interviewed Makayley, I'm just posting as a counterpoint to the other review. We interviewed Makayley for our nanny position and she was both prompt and very engaging,...
Reviewed by Derek W.
4.3
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I am a 24-year-old momma to a beautiful and brilliant 3-year-old boy with autism and special needs, together we have faced many challenges, and he has helped me learn how to care for babies of all types of abilities and understand different ways of thinking and seeing the world.
I have years of experience working both directly...
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"Taysha is absolutely amazing to work with. Our boys loved having her here. My oldest son asked when Taysha was coming back the following day. My husband and I will 100% hire Taysha again. Taysha had both...
Reviewed by Laura H.
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I have worked in health care off and on since I was 14yrs old. I started as a volunteer at the American Fork Developmental Center when I was in Jr. High as an 8th grader. I worked 2 years at the Care West Nursing home in Orem. I have experience caring for my aging grandparents and currently my own mother with Dementia. I...
5.0
"Michele is kind and compassionate. She will always take care of your loved one as though they were her family!"
Reviewed by Amy H.
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I am a fun and compassionate nanny with 10 years of experience in caregiving. I have worked in pet, child, and elderly care and loved each one - but kids are my favorite! I love children and have three of my own so I truly understand how precious your little ones are and how important it is to find someone loving, responsible,...
5.0
"She loved and cared for my children as she does her own! My kids got too old for a nanny, but she is still part of our family!"
Reviewed by Tamra P.
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I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
5.0
"Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!"
Reviewed by Lexi W.
Stephanie D.
West Jordan, UT
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello! I am currently a special needs parateacher and have been working in elementary schools for 3 years. I have experience with cleaning, child care, pet sitting, helping those with ailments with normal day to day activities, body double, organization, gardening (indoor and outdoor), and aquarium maintenance.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Draper, UT
Rachel C.
5.0
The two times she came to my house, she was very punctual. My kids love Rachel and they told me she is fun and very caring. One night she even tidied things up in the living room without me asking.
- Danella M.
Kim P.
5.0
Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family!
- Janelle L.
Kristina M.
5.0
Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children. She is honest , hard working and dependable .
- Leah M.
Franell N.
5.0
We love Franel! She is a very caring and kind person and is great with our two kids (toddler and infant). She has nannied for us for about 5 months now and she is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. I highly recommend her services!
- Cathy A.
Hailey S.
5.0
Hailey was wonderful! Not only did she take care of our twins, she did the dishes! Not once did I ask prompt her or hint to it. She showed up on time and was very polite and respectable! I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you Hailey!
- Jeff A.
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