Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in De Soto, KS

I have grown to be passionate about caring for and working with families and children with a wide range of special situations.

Melissa J.

Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...

Melissa can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care, home modification, errands, personal care & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final...

Sallie B.

Yvonne K.

Lenexa, KS

$25-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

I Graduated as a practical nurse and am a certified nurse assist and home health aide for 11years. I have work in skilled nursing , assistant living, companion and memory care. I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I enjoy what I do .

5.0

"Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future."

Dave S.

Ashethia P.

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

5.0

(2)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...

5.0

"My almost 2 year old can be a real handful and "Miss Nay Nay" (as my lil guy called her) was AWESOME with him! Even with an infant thrown into the mix, she was a total pro! HIGHLY recommend! :D"

Jennifer B.

Mahin F.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Senior Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with seniors in hospital, facilities, and personal care in their homes. I've assisted seniors after surgeries, with disabilities, and more. I've helped with transportation, shopping, running errands, and many other tasks. My positive attitude helps me stay motivated and I believe it helps the other...

Mahin can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship

5.0

"Mahin cared for my 92 year-old mother while we went out of town. She was always early for her shift, and even stayed late one time when the next shift worker did not show up on time. I will definitely hire Mahin again when we travel."

Deanna S.

Sharon R L.

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring CNA ,Hospice Aide ,with Over 25 × Yrs

5.0

(1)

Cna , Hospice Aide, Experience working with adults and kids with disabilities, 25+ yrs Patient focus empathetic, with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs Assisting a variety patients with healthcare , medical and physical care needs , Provide care and management of daily living , assit patients in daily activities such as...

Sharon R can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0

"Sharon has been working for me for a few months now. Im a quadriplegic needing help with daily activities. Sharon has been caring, willing to learn, and reliable. I would recommend her to anyone needing care. "

Kirsten H.

Christy H.

Spring Hill, KS

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant With Many Different Skills Looking For Part-time Clients.

5.0

(1)

I used to be a CNA for over 22 years. I am now a certified clinical medical assistant but, still love helping people in their homes. I have a vast knowledge of the medical field. Such as working with all ages and all disabilities. I am familiar with peri care, transferring, meal planning and prepping, assisting with showering,...

Christy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia, companionship, errands, hospice services & more

Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Christy is excellent! Extremely knowledgeable and very reliable. She is an awesome caregiver."

Ingrid M.

Michelle K.

Lenexa, KS

$27-34/hr • 3 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

I am an energetic 29 y/o with a passion to assist others. I love teaching and exploring nature, oil painting, cooking and volunteering my extra time for those in need through various programs such as CASA, women's shelters and animal sanctuaries. I have experience working with children with medical needs (G tubes, J tubes, trach...

5.0

"Michelle was a shining light during a very dark time for my family. My dad had a double hip replacement surgery and my mom is very sick with multiple sclerosis. We needed her for help for my mom (transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to couch, etc.) eating...

Sarah W.

Stacy Y.

$20-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hi! I'm a former elementary art teacher. I also home-schooled from grades K-12. I adopted 6 kids from foster care, now ages 20-30, and have experience with special needs including mental illness. I also love seeing my 9 grand-kids! I am a Christian active in my church, love animals, and have worked as a house...

5.0

"Stacy is a person of great integrity and is very competent. Her personality is delightful and anyone hiring her would be lucky to have her!"

Royl M.

Marcela Z.

Kansas City, KS

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Tech/Paraprofessional

5.0

(1)

Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...

Brenda W.

Mission, KS

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.

5.0

"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...

Patrick P.

Sarah B.

Olathe, KS

$15-25/hr

I Have Experience Working With Kids With Autism.

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with kids for the past three years and love it. I have worked with kids as young as 2 months-14 years old. I have also worked with kids with autism.

Lisa S.

Lenexa, KS

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

4.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20 + years of CARING and dependable care for your family member as well as the rest of the family. Experience working in the home as well as psych hospitals, mental health rehab facilities and physical therapy facilities. I'd rather work in the home with the person who needs help because that is where the quality care is given...

5.0

"I have been using Lisa for years. She is the kindest person you will ever meet. She is amazing. My son loves her and so do I. She is very professional, caring, loving. I highly recommend her for any and all of your needs."

Jennifer H.

Allison R.

$20-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

20+ Year Experience Special Needs

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Over 20 years experience working in personal care as well as vocational and individual living skills training.

5.0

"Extremely good at communicating with client and us Has knack for solving almost all behavioral issues. Our son really listens to her and knows Allison is listening to him and his issues Has eliminated many unacceptable behaviors - ones we couldn't seem to make...

Terry E.

Lena C.

Mission, KS

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...

5.0

"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."

Jerrod P.

Lisa P.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping Etc

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am certified as a nurse's aide and home health aide and recently became a Reiki practitioner. I have worked with people with disabilities for over 10 years. I also worked in hospice care for 1 1/2 years. I enjoy working in this field and have a big heart for those in need. I treat others the way I'd want my family or someone...

Lisa can also help with: Dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Lisa was an awesome, empathetic, and skilled caregiver for my wife who had younger onset Alzheimer's. She assisted or performed most of my wife's activities of daily living including meals, bathing, and outings. I can't recommend her enough."

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Maria B.

Shawnee, KS

$20-35/hr

Hello! I have considerable experience taking care of special needs and medications. I am reliable and responsible. Please let me know how I can help!

Maria can also help with: Errands, meal prep

Lacey O.

Kansas City, KS

$12/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Work With Elderly Or Special Needs Children.

I am 38 years old and new to the area and have been in the medical field for 20 years. I have a wide range of experience from working with severe patients on hospice to light house keeping and companionship. I am certified in working with people with traumatic brain injuries teaching them how to live with their brain injuries. I...

Lacey can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, dementia, live-in home care, respite care

Stacy Y.

$18-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a former elementary art teacher. I also home-schooled from grades K-12. I adopted 6 kids from foster care, now ages 18-28, and so have experience with a wide variety of behavioral and special needs including mental illness. I also have 8 grand-kids and love watching them! I am a Christian active in my church, love...

Stacy can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more

Natalie S.

$8-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

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