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Rebekah H.

COMPASSIONATE, PATIENT SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello, My name is Rebekah and I look forward to speaking with you! I have a resume/references from families that I have worked for previously. I have experience with caregiving for children/adults of all ages, as well as special needs. I would love to have a phone chat to explain my experience in detail. Please reach out to...
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Special Needs Provider

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 17 years hands-on training and experience 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 an...
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Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience and a passion for working with people of all ages who have special needs. I worked most summers as a paraprofessional at the...
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Shawnee, KS

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs in and out of the classroom. I also worked with them in the community and home-based environments. Many of my children/adults with special needs have a lot of medical issues that I help with.
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Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, calm and funny I like caring for people with special needs because it is so very rewarding and fun. I love seeing positive results after working with children I'm looking for a job that allows me to use the tools I have learned over the years to help care for children. I find great...
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The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Muriel G. says "Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her...

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Babysitter

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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...

Jerrod P. says "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...

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Kansas City, KS

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Talisha & I'm a sweet, loving, caring and outgoing person I love children, I'm a full time nanny and I work at a daycare as my second job/ babysit some of he kiddos from the daycare on the side and I help this sweet lady with disability issues on the side as well as little side jobs, it would be my pleasure to...
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Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Leawood, KS

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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Lenexa, KS

3.0(1)
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$27/hr
3 years experience
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...

Sarah W. says "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...

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Behavioral Health Tech/Paraprofessional

Kansas City, KS

5.0(0)
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$31/hr
3 years experience
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...
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Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

Lenexa, KS

4.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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...

Jennifer H. says "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...

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Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
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Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...

Melissa L. says "Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

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Personal Assistant

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My son (now grown and with his father) was diagnosed with mood, behavioral, learning, speech, and anxiety issues at an early age. I closed my in-home Marketing business to care for him full-time for 8 years. I worked closely with his doctors, teachers, and therapists. I am very organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping...

Celina F. says "Monica has been great! Always does a very thorough job, very friendly and helpful."

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Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.

Patrick P. says "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...

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Special-Needs Specialist

Kansas City, MO

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
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Part-time Caregiver

Prairie Village, KS

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
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Lenexa, KS

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$19/hr
1 year experience
I am currently working as a Tier 2 Registered Behavioral Technician. I do early intervention with Autistic children ages 2-6 years old, utilizing ABA Therapy.
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All Around Care Giver

Lenexa, KS

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$14/hr
3 years experience
I have an associates degree in accounting and was assistant to the CFO at an engineering firm for 20 years! Then got my CNA and CMA! CPR certification! I have been doing this for four years! On the side I do business office cleaning in the evening and weekends, where I meet which put people whom wanted their homes cleaned for 5...
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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.00/hr as of June 2025

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Shawnee, KS

Special Needs Child Care in Shawnee, KS are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Ashethia P.

Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so...

- Muriel G.

Lena C.

Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed....

- Jerrod P.

Michelle K.

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...

- Sarah W.

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