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Melissa J.

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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Happy To Help

Shawnee, KS

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a 36-yo-female who has worked in the special needs and foster care communities for 18 years. I have also worked with elderly and dementia patients. For 10 years, I served as a probation officer for juvenile offenders in Wyandotte County. I would be honored to help with your loved one's needs and to make your/their...
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Shawnee, KS

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$18/hr
Hello, my name is Vanessa. I am a compassionate, reliable, and knowledgeable care taker for those with a variety of support needs. I have family experience with communicating and supporting those with ASD or Downs. I am pursing certification in ABA therapy, and I currently am CNA certified and BLS (advanced life support and...
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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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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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Skilled And Supportive Caregiver

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with kids, teens, and young adults ages 2 to 21 in special education settings for over 10 years. Most of my experience is at the middle school level, supporting individuals with a variety of cognitive, developmental, and medical needs. I'm an RBT and CPR certified, and I'm comfortable with everything from behavior...
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Shawnee, KS

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I have worked the majority of my adult life in healthcare mostly in the IDD department. I started off caring for individuals in their homes, moved to a day service settings then to employment coordination and ultimately in case management prior to moving to Missouri. I do have a CNA license for Kansas, but not certified in...
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Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with over two years of experience as a paraprofessional at Hocker Grove Middle School, providing daily personal and behavioral support to students with special needs. Former preschool teacher with hands-on experience ensuring student safety, assisting with routines, transitions, and emotional...
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Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...

Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...

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Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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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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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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Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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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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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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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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Overland Park, 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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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-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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Child Care Worker From 8a.m -5p.m and Home Health Care from 8a.m-5p.m

Kansas City, KS

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$15/hr
2 years experience
I have been doing home health for the past two years and I enjoy it. Taking care of people is what I love to do. I have worked in two different homes in the past and I am looking to go back to doing home health.
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  • The average post rate is $17.12/hr as of May 2026

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

Angela R.

Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She...

- Kathie and Josh W.

Jackie C.

Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition.

- Melissa L.

Brenda W.

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...

- Patrick P.

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