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114 special needs caregivers are listed in Mesa, AZ

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 Mesa, AZ

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Lory S.


Mesa, AZ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

5.0

(1)

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My name is Lory. I have worked with children all my life. I have my B. A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development. I have training in special needs through the department of children and families and through Patrick Air Force Base. I am most fulfilled when doing in home care. I am CPR and First Aid...
5.0
"Sonetimes she canceled due to conflicts."

Reviewed by Dale U.

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Summer R.


Mesa, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

5.0

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Experienced caregiver, specializing in caring for children with congenital heart defects. Comfortable with ng tubes, g tubes, infant scales, pulse ox machine, in home oxygen, sternal precautions. These skills allow me to confidently care for children with special medical needs, and I'm happy to care for any children who need a...
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Gabby S.


Mesa, AZ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Gabby and I am a 28 years old. I live in Mesa, AZ with my boyfriend and fur baby, Roo. I am a current and active Licensed Medical Assistant with 10 years of experience in special needs, pediatric, general adult, and senior care. My current client will be moving May 5th, 2023 so I am looking for my next...
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Isaac P.


Mesa, AZ

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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Good to meet you! I'm Isaac I'm a former California state lifeguard. Former Oregon state firefighter type 2. All current certifications include (CPR, trauma, First Aid). I'm currently enrolled in Hillsong College and serve in the Air Force National Guard. Thank you for your time.
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Lucy B.


Mesa, AZ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

5.0

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Pediatric Nurse Am 49 years old caregiver with 10 years experience. I have worked with as a private caregiver for 2 wonderful families, reference upon request.
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Kelsie C.


Mesa, AZ

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available In Evenings And Weekends

5.0

(1)

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Hello! I have worked with kids and individuals with special needs for over 5 years. I am currently going to school to become and occupational therapist. I have a lot of health care experience and certifications to keep your kiddos safe. I am looking for a part time flexible family that can work with my busy school schedule and...
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Kasandra Z.


Mesa, AZ

$25-34/hr10 yrs exp

Very Patient And Helpful

5.0

(1)

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With over 10 years of experience caring for children and adults, I am a highly responsible and communicative caregiver comfortable with all ages, from newborns to adults. I can effectively handle multiple children simultaneously and possess a deep understanding of special needs, including those on the autism spectrum. Fluent in...
5.0
"Kasandra is the sweetest and most loyal. We love her taking care of our loved ones. Trusting her is easy! We recommend her over and over. "

Reviewed by Kristy B.

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Magali K.


Mesa, AZ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter Looking For Full-Time Job

5.0

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Hi! I'm Magali and I'm 30 years old and looking for a loving family to nanny for long term. I absolutely love kids and it's really easy for me to connect with them. I'm super friendly and reliable and love spending one on one time. I have a lot of experience with kids varying all different ages! I was a youth care worker at...
5.0
"Always early and my 9 year old daughter had a lot of fun with her!"

Reviewed by Brandi A.

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Maren F.


Mesa, AZ

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Dedicated Babysitter And Nanny

5.0

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Hi, I am a fun and reliable babysitter! I have worked as a babysitter for 8 years and childcare provider for 2 years. I have experience in caring for with infants to teens. I also have experience working with kids who have special needs. I am excellent at juggling multiple tasks and remaining calm under pressure. I am also...
5.0
"Maren is so awesome with our kids. She's always on time, and takes great care of the kiddos."

Reviewed by Rebecca P.

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Janelle M.


Mesa, AZ

$20/hr5 yrs exp

East Valley Nanny

5.0

(2)

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As one of the oldest in a large family I started working with kids while very young, however I really discovered children to be my heart & joy around 19 years old when I first began working with a childcare center and saw the impact one person can have in a young life. Since then I have worked with children professionally and as...
5.0
"Janelle has been absolutely wonderful caring for our nine-month old daughter. Janelle is reliable, trustworthy, and takes our parenting wishes to heart as she cares for our baby. She comes up with new...

Reviewed by Kim O.

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Shay K.


Mesa, AZ

$15-16/hr5 yrs exp

Full Of Fun And Smiles

4.6

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Hi, my name is Shay. I have five years of dedicated experience in childcare. As of flexibility I can make accommodating last-minute bookings and other scheduling needs. I have reliable transportation, my vehicle capable of fitting two car seats, I prioritize the safety and comfort of children under my care. From newborns as...
5.0
"Ms Shay was absolutely wonderful! This was our first time hiring a non family member babysitter and we couldn’t be more excited to have found her. She was prompt, courteous and our three year old took to her...

Reviewed by Care member

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Martinique L.


Mesa, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

A Caring And Reliable Sitter

5.0

(3)

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Hi there! My name is Martinique, I have over 10 years of experience with care taking as well as cooking and cleaning. I can help with anything needed to make your life that much easier. I'm a pleasant caregiver and am very loved by the little ones, as well as an excellent chef. I enjoy making food from fresh ingredients to...
5.0
"She is very patient and calm person which makes it very easy to deal with her."

Reviewed by Catalina T.

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Kylie C.


Mesa, AZ

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I have 6 years of experience. I am 18 years old and have been babysitting since I was 12. I have watched a wide variety of kids including kids with special needs and those who need to take medication. I can help with cooking/meal prep, laundry, light housekeeping, errands, grocery shopping, carpooling, crafts, and swimming...
5.0
"Kylie is great! My kids love her! She spends time actively playing with them, not being on her phone. My dogs love her too. She has ran errands for me and picked up my kids from school and taken them to...

Reviewed by Tiffany C.

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Elvira D.


Mesa, AZ

$27/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello! My name is Elvira and I am Bilingual. (Spanish & English) I born in Uruguay my first language is Spanish. I have two daughters in their 20's. I have always loved kids, I want them to be happy and to have fun, be there whenever they need but also want them to be kind and respectful. If you like your child can grow up...
5.0
"Elvira has been caring for our baby for the past two weeks and she has been excellent. She is on time and very loving of our child. She prepares him meals, takes him on walks around the park, and found ways to...

Reviewed by Mayra A.

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Marissa H.


Mesa, AZ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Licensed CNA current BLS 12 years experience in the healthcare field. Diabetes injection certificate. Experience with dementia , Alzheimer's, cancer related pain and side affects, special needs. Can you use a Hoyer lift . I don't mind running errands or painting toe nails . I would love to become a part of your family.
5.0
"I had Marissa take care my ill father. She was always very nice and on time. She prepared his meals ans kept his home very clean. She went above and beyond to make sure my father was comfortable. She took him...

Reviewed by Carmen G.

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Gabby S.


Mesa, AZ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hello! My name is Gabby and I am a 28 years old. I live in Mesa, AZ with my boyfriend and fur baby, Roo. I am a current and active Licensed Medical Assistant with 10 years of experience in special needs, pediatric, general adult, and senior care. My current client will be moving May 5th, 2023 so I am looking for my next...
5.0
"I worked with Gabby for 5+ years at a family practice clinic. She has great communication skills and was always friendly. Gabby was willing to help anyway that she could and took initiative to get tasks...

Reviewed by Sara J.

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Jenna H.


Mesa, AZ

$23-37/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver With Over 10 Years Professional Experience

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Hello! I have a passion for children of all ages, cognitive abilities, and demographics. My specialty is teaching social, emotional skills to young ones who may have some behavioral challenges. I am an expert data collector along with multiple training certifications for deescalation. I have experience within a self contained...
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Sharon M.


Mesa, AZ

$10-15/hr

Learning And Loving People With Special Needs.

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Hi, I have a daughter who is 40 percent deaf and together we are learning sign language. My daughter also has a history of have seizures if her temp., gets to high. I used to help my mom take care of my grandma. My grandma used a walker and her memory was failing. I also served a mission for 18 months where part, I did service...
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Samantha F.


Mesa, AZ

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider With Pediatric Hospital Experience!

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I have provided care for children and teens with special and medical needs for 8 years. I have a degree in child development, so am very familiar with different types of special needs. I also worked at Phoenix Children's Hospital so I am familiar and comfortable with different medical needs. Please feel free to message me to ask...
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Emmalee U.


Mesa, AZ

$15-30/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistance/Caregiver

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I have been a caregiver for older adults for 2 years. I did an internship at a nursing home in undergrad caring for older adults with cognitive dysfunction. I started my own business doing caregiving, special needs assistance and tutoring for families in need during COVID before I moved to AZ in January. I currently work at an...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mesa, AZ

Lory S.

5.0

Sonetimes she canceled due to conflicts.

- Dale U.

Kasandra Z.

5.0

Kasandra is the sweetest and most loyal. We love her taking care of our loved ones. Trusting her is easy! We recommend her over and over.

- Kristy B.

Magali K.

5.0

I am writing this for our nanny- Magali who worked with us almost an year and helped us raise our daughter since she was 10 months old. Magali showed exceptional child care talents and exceptional work ethic which was an asset for our family. Example, not a single day she had a no show or late at...

- Kshitija C.

Maren F.

5.0

Maren started nannying for my family this summer. She cares for my two children (a 2yr old and a 7mo old) 20 hours a week. She has been an answer to prayer! I was very nervous about trying to find essentially a stranger to come into my home to provide care for my precious babies. I held multiple...

- Sarah K.

Janelle M.

5.0

Janelle has been absolutely wonderful caring for our nine-month old daughter. Janelle is reliable, trustworthy, and takes our parenting wishes to heart as she cares for our baby. She comes up with new activities to play and our daughter is always happy to see Janelle. Janelle is always willing to go...

- Care member

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Ratings for Mesa, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.9 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Mesa, AZ are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 41 reviews of the 114 listed special needs caregivers.