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18 special needs caregivers are listed in Yuma, AZ

The average rate is $16/hr as of March 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Yuma, AZ

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Debra A.


Yuma, AZ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

It Takes A Village To Raise A Child

5.0

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I have enjoyed working with families via Care. com in Surprise AZ and have just relocated to Yuma! I have experience teaching preschool through 8th grade at a Charter school and enjoy working with special needs children. After raising my four daughters, running my housecleaning service, and teaching dance, I miss working...

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5.0
Debra is a great companion for dementia patients. She is prompt and friendly.

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Adda C.


Yuma, AZ

$14-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available All Day

5.0

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I have experiences working in a daycare before. Babysitting my friends and family kids. I love pets and special need caregiver experience. It will be my pleasure to work for you. Thank you

Recent review:

5.0
She is kind, responsible and dedicated.

Reviewed by Maria R.

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Vonni S.


Yuma, AZ

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hi my name is Vonni. I'd describe my self as friendly, caring, happy. I raised three amazing boys that are grown and have two granddaughters 5 and 9. I can't imagine my life without them. I've been married for 30 years to my wonderful husband. We are a Christian family. I'm looking for a job where I can make extra money and...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Vonnie is the sweetest, most caring babysitter I’ve ever had. Not only is she great with my 2-year-old, but she’s fantastic with my newborn baby. She cleans, helps me fold my laundry, and even helps me take out...

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Ingryd G.


Yuma, AZ

$14/hr10 yrs exp

A Bit Info About Me

5.0

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My name is Ingryd and I'm located in the Foothills. I have been married for 6 years to a veteran navy corpsman, I have a small dog, and no kids yet. I work in finance in the education department. I previously worked as a paraprofessional with children with special needs and I love it! (K-2nd grade) I like working with kids...

Recent review:

5.0
Ingryd is wonderful with my two children. She shows extreme patience and my daughter asks for her babysitter to come over to play. We will definitely be using her again.

Reviewed by Mikaela C.

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Erin C.


Yuma, AZ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

LPN For Respite Care

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I have been an LPN for over 10 years and love what I do. I currently work in med-surg part time because I have little ones, however they are in school and I'm looking to fill my free time during the week with fulfilling work. I have worked in home health as well as in the school setting with pediatric, moderate to severely...
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Lara C.


Yuma, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

About Me :D

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Hello, my name is Lara! I have 12 years experience in the mental health field. I have worked in two day programs for adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes and then now I do private care. I am CPI certified , CPR certified as well. I wanted to work in this field ever since I was a kid. I have a family member...
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Rachel L.


Yuma, AZ

$30-50/hr1 yrs exp

Pediatric COTA/L

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I am a licensed and certified occupational therapy assistant. I am in my 2nd year of working as a COTA in a school setting and home health (pediatrics). I am CPR certified. I work with children of different abilities and enjoy spending my days playing!

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I have had some experience with mobility assistance (using sit/stand Hoyer), position changing while lying, personal care, etc.
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Kalyn T.


Yuma, AZ

$17-22/hr1 yrs exp

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Hello. I am an younger adult with only 1 year of experience in a daycare setting. I can know sign language and have worked with special needs students in a daycare setting. I can't drive yet, but I am learning. I am working on getting the rest of the paperwork done to join the Army so there might be times I have to change...
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Ingryd G.


Yuma, AZ

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

Finance

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My name is Ingryd . I live in the Foothills area. I work in the finance department for education. I previously worked with the special education department with K-3rd Grade. I absolutely loved working with special education students.
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Lara C.


Yuma, AZ

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Special Needs!

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Hi ! My name is Lara , I am 30 years old ! I have been working in the mental health field for 10plus years I have worked with all ages and helped out with all different types of disabilities ! I worked at 3 day programs for adults with disabilities and I have done a lot of private caregiving for children with special needs. If...
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Emily P.


Yuma, AZ

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Call Emily For All Your Babysitting Needs

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I love kids I've worked with kids a lot of my life whether it was babysitting or teaching a class at church. I've taught special needs kids and worked with them for over 5 years. I have 4 families that I used to babysit pretty regularly for. One family I went to Disney world with so I could help with the kids. I love spending...
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Megan M.


Yuma, AZ

$15-25/hr9 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

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I have been a baby sitter since I was 12 years old. I have worked with all ages and genders. I have worked with families with 2 children. I spent the school year working with preschoolers both mainstream and special needs.
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Madison H.


Yuma, AZ

$11-18/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver Available

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I have 11 years of experience caring for children in a variety of settings, including teaching reading and music, caring for children with special needs, babysitting, and volunteering caring for orphans and homeless children in Uganda. I love investing in kids, and helping them learn new things! I have been Red Cross and...
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Andrea V.


Yuma, AZ

$29/hr11 yrs exp

Energetic Nanny!

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Hello! I have experience working with K-8th grade in school setting. I also have experience with special needs children. I am caring and responsible. I have current CPR/First Aide Card. Available to work asap. I'd describe my personality as happy, caring and honest. I like working with kids because they are our future....
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Ingryd G.


Yuma, AZ

$16-25/hr2 yrs exp

Finance

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My name is Ingryd and I work in the foothills area. I used to worked as a caregiver before. I also worked as a paraprofessional with special need students.
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Vonni S.


Yuma, AZ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi my name is Vonni. I took care of a senior lady in her 70 until she passed away of heart failure. I worked for her for four years until she past away. I cooked and clean for her. I was a companion, took her to doctors appointments, picked up medications, not a lot of help with bathing she was able to bathe and walk on her own...
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Clarisa P.


Somerton, AZ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

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I've worked with seniors, providing care and companionship. I enjoy this job, assisting seniors complete their day to day activities.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Yuma, AZ

Debra A.

5.0

Debra is a great companion for dementia patients. She is prompt and friendly.

- Care member

Adda C.

5.0

She is kind, responsible and dedicated.

- Maria R.

Vonni S.

5.0

Vonnie is the sweetest, most caring babysitter I’ve ever had. Not only is she great with my 2-year-old, but she’s fantastic with my newborn baby. She cleans, helps me fold my laundry, and even helps me take out the trash. I’m always able to relax when Vonnie comes to help out.

- Care member

Ingryd G.

5.0

Ingryd is wonderful with my two children. She shows extreme patience and my daughter asks for her babysitter to come over to play. We will definitely be using her again.

- Mikaela C.

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Yuma, AZ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 18 listed special needs caregivers.