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Special needs adult care in Paradise Valley, AZ

I have all kinds of experience that give me the opportunity to be exactly what you're looking for! I was an early education Preschool teacher for three years, Summer Camp Counselor for three years, DCS Child Safety Case Manager for about two years, and a behavior coach for a year! I'm looking to nanny so I can work to put...
Hello! I'm a kindergartner teacher with 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-13. I love creating positive memories with children as well as doing crafts and fun activities.
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Alyssa R.


Paradise Valley, AZ

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician (RBT)

I am experienced in ABA therapy, as I worked as a behavior therapist for an autism company in Arizona. I worked with children ages 2-5. I cannot wait to connect with your amazing families!

Ariana B.


Paradise Valley, AZ

$16-25/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs

I have experience mentoring peers and adolescents and serving as a camp counselor for younger children.
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Cassie W.


Phoenix, AZ

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Multi-discipline Trained And Open To A Wide Variety Of Challenges!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Cassie and I graduated with honors from the University of Houston-Downtown with a BS in clinical psychology and got my MSN at ASU this year! In 2007 I finished top of my class as an EMT-Basic, although I never practiced. I used my EMT to teach CPR course work. I am currently waiting to take my state exam where I will...
Cassie can also help with: Errands, personal care, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Cassie is a very reliable resource for care-giving needs. She has a very caring and charismatic personality, but more so has a deep understanding of the emotional needs of her clients. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for care-giving and healthcare...

Dustin D.

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Amy M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Amy can also help with: Companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy has a calming presence, was very kind & compassionate. We were fortunate to have Amy with us and take care of...

Madelene R.

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Rose M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years As A Habilitation And Respite Provider

Hello, my name is Rose. Caring and directed certified rehabilitation caregiver specializing in working with developmentally and physically challenged clients for 9+ years. I am DCW certified for Alzheimer's and aged clients as well . I have the ability to develop and implement individual rehabilitation goals and objectives...
5.0
"Rose provides care that is patient guided. Her compassion, respect and integrity allow her to provide excellent care to your loved one."

Naida W.

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Cheri D.


Phoenix, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Senior Care Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my CNA license and love seniors. Most of my background, experience and passion is care for seniors or younger age with special needs.
Cheri can also help with: Personal care, live-in home care, respite care, visiting nurse, hospice services
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant."

Lee M.

I have experience taking care of children with slow development and ADHD/ADD. I am a sociology major with a minor in psychology and have taken many classes on child development and have education on special needs. I am a quick learner and very patient. I would love to work with your child!
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Kari P.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giving, Companion, Errands, Appointments, Laundry, Cooking, Light Cleaning.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I help 2 ladies part time and I am looking for more caregiving hours. I have time Monday or Wednesday. I have assisted 5 families through Care. com and additional families since 2014. I am an Arizona native and previously worked in healthcare until 2014. Prior to that I established and managed my own business for 15 years....
Kari can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Kari has been such a blessing to our family! She has a caring, kind personality that puts others at ease. Kari works well with determining my mother's needs as well as communicating any concerns or changes that she has noticed. She understands the variable nature...

Nicole H.

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Brooke O.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Respite Provider

My oldest brother has Down Syndrome and I have been his caretaker for almost 5 years now. We work on his sign language, verbal communication and hygiene habits. He is a light in my life, and I am so passionate about helping improve his quality of life, along with being a best friend and support. I have worked in the school...
5.0
"Brooke is amazing! She loves working with children and has a heart of gold. She is very reliable and dependable. She has a lot of experience in childcare and even with working with special needs children."

Betsy O.

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Ismael O.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Need Provider

Life Coach/Experience with Autism and Schizophrenia, ADD, ADHD, OCD. Additional experience: medication management, errands, doctors appointments, home upkeep, help with daily chores. I have learned to provide the love and care the client deserves, their loved ones appreciate my patience and understanding of the many challenges...
5.0
"Ismael is extremely knowledgeable and talented with our son who has anxiety and cognitive limitations... Ismael has a special ability to be patient, positive, and generous with his time and spirit. He is a great find.. we are so happy we found him!"

Karen W.

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Katherine H.


Tempe, AZ

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am from Portland Oregon and was a babysitter and respite care provider there and am looking for part-time jobs in school here in Tempe! I love working with kids and am studying at ASU in hopes of becoming a Behavior Analyst for kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I have volunteer experience in ALC, ISC & SRC Special Education...
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Rebecca F.


Phoenix, AZ

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Mature Woman With Eldercare And Education Experience

As a former elementary school teacher, with 15 years of experience teaching pre-school to eighth grade, I developed strong interpersonal skills, sensitivity to the needs of others in the busy flow of classroom activity, and the ability to be proactive as I anticipated the needs of my students. In other words, I am a clear...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, companionship
5.0
"Rebecca is a very caring person. She is smart, creative and kind. But what I enjoy most about Rebecca is that she is fun. She has a good sense of humor and is also a good listener . I have know Rebecca for 6 and a half years. During that time I have observed her...

Amy S.

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Cristi S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Love This Job!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 53years old and I've been a caregiver for 24years. I have experience working with dementia, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, strokes and special needs. I am patient, reliable, trustworthy and compassionate, My years of experience gives me the knowledge and my love for this job makes me great companion. I learned a long time ago...
Cristi can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"We hired Cristi for a weekend and she was absolutely amazing! Our 90 year old mother with dementia felt so safe and comfortable around her and we haven't seen that in a very long time! 10/10 we love Cristi and will definitely be hiring her again!!"

Analesa L.

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Christina C.


Tempe, AZ

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I spent my college career working with children from every walk of life in an activity center. I have experience with ADD, ADHD, Asperger's, Down Syndrome, and hearing impaired children. Although I majored in Communication I now plan to return to school to purse a masters in Occupational Therapy. When working towards my...
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Evan B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$19-26/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care For The Elderly.

Hello! My name is Evan! I am a dedicated caregiver with a passion for making a difference. As the older brother of a 12-year-old sister, I've honed my caregiving skills both at home and professionally for over 4 years, specializing in special needs kids and the elderly. With my trusty 2018 Audi A4, I ensure reliable...
Evan can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Evan took care of my grandfather, until he unfortunately passed. My grandfather suffered from dementia and mobility issues in his final years. With this, he became very irritable and dependent on someone for basic functioning. It was difficult for any of our family...

Hailey S.

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-40/hr6 yrs exp

Well Experienced Behavior Management Special Needs Care-Giver, Mentor, And Tutor

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Curtis and I have a high level of experience in behavior management among individuals with low and high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder along with social, emotional, and/or learning challenges affecting children and adults. I am not your average care-giver for individuals with disabilities. I have 10...
5.0
"Curtis has been working with our family for the past year. He works with our 12 year old son, who has autism, several times per week. They work on building skills to support independent living, perspective taking, flexibility and emotional regulation, all while...

Tracie S.

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Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Artist, Youth Mentor And Advocate, Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an artist and a Fine Arts Teacher (K-8.) I enjoy working with and being an advocate for at-risk youth and youth with special needs. I inspire youth and young adults to give themselves permission to be themselves through my artwork and personality while teaching them to have healthy creative releases and to problem solve in...
5.0
"Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative...

Kelly S.

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Rhiannon H.


Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Special People Are The BEST!!!

Hello! I gained my first experience working with people with special needs at a DTA in Phoenix arizona. After that I was hired by hand in hand and currently work rehab and habitation. I am trained, certified, I have a heart for helping people, I'm hardworking, dependable, punctual and honest. I can cook, do Laundry, run...
5.0
"Rhiannon was amazing! Her attitude is infectiously positive and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help out in any way needed. I would definitely hire Rhiannon again and was sad to have to let her go!"

Cheryl G.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Paradise Valley, AZ

Cassie W.

5.0

Cassie is a very reliable resource for care-giving needs. She has a very caring and charismatic personality, but more so has a deep understanding of the emotional needs of her clients. I highly recommend her for anyone looking for care-giving and healthcare needs. Dustin D.

- Dustin D.

Amy M.

5.0

Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy has a calming presence, was very kind & compassionate. We were fortunate to have Amy with us and take care of our dad. we highly recommend Amy for...

- Madelene R.

Rose M.

5.0

Rose - for whatever reason my app will not let me message you. I would love to talk about if we are a match for you to help with my daughter with special needs.

- Kirsten H.

Cheri D.

5.0

Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant.

- Lee M.

Kari P.

5.0

Kari is very dependable, kind, caring, patient, and creative. She goes above and beyond to help my mom who is living with Alzheimer's disease. Kari is also a great baker and cook!

- Justin H.

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