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Sydney P.

Special Education Teacher Available For Multiple Needs

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have my Masters in Special Education & worked as a Special Education Teacher. & High School English teacher. I have a current Utah K-12 mild/moderate special education teaching license, and have worked in the past with children in in-patient care for all needs. I am looking for part time hours to help care for, tutor, assist...
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Suzanne L.

Fun Special Education Teacher

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
After nearly five years in Talent Acquisition/HR, I have decided to move on. I am currently employed as the Office Manager on a part-time basis at a small environmental advocacy nonprofit. I have taught in public and private schools in NY, UT and the Middle East. My most recent experience working with children has been as a...
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Jonathan F.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caretaker since 2015, working with individuals with special needs. From 2012 to 2019, I also worked as a paraprofessional , supporting students during the school year while caretaking during the summers. Working with special needs has always been my passion., After 2019, I transitioned to full-time caregiving, a...

Laura H. says "Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only...

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Hannah C.

Certified Nursing Assistant And Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello all! I'm a fulltime student, married, and need a part time. I have experience in daycares, schools, the medical field, and in-home nannying/caregiving. My last gig was as a Behavior Technician at a charter school and I'm educated in ABA therapy. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Single...
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Kaitlyn F.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn, a special education teacher from KS! I now teach in North Salt Lake at an Autism Charter school! I have experience with diverse learning needs and learning disabilities including Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Other...

Eileen S. says "Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!"

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Lindsey B.

Experienced Nanny, Tutor And Babysitter!

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I started volunteering at a school for students with severe disabilities when I was 14 and fell in love. I have been teaching students with disabilities for over 19 years. I am highly qualified in ESL, middle school math, elementary content, and special education. I have earned my Bachelors and Master of Education. I love...
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Moeata S.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I had experience of over 10 yrs taking care elderly patients addition to that all that I mark for my experience.. I treat them with love and care I have experience with elderly care with Alzheimer's and anxiety and depression and many more

Care Member says "Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her....

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Nicole D.

Experienced Special Needs & Home Care Specialist And Contracted Nanny/Sitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am a Ph. D. student at the U of U and mother to a teenage daughter, with 7 years. of experience as a nanny/sitter, and 9 years working with the elderly. I have many years of experience caring for children, pets, and people with varying disabilities. I have extensive training in dealing with the home care industry and have...

Nicole T. says "Nicole has been working for us part-time for a month now and my kids love her! She is on-time and jumps right in. She plays with the kids, feeds them...

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Noor A.

Child care

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
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Molly T.

Experienced & Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Part-Time Nanny Available - Starting August Hi families! My name is Molly and I'm a 28-year-old nanny! I'm moving back to Utah this August to attend UVU and am currently looking for a part-time nanny position. I'll be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting in August. I bring 9+ years of childcare experience,...

Allison S. says "Molly was so great with my three kids! She made healthy meals, picked up groceries, did cleaning around the house. She also was so good at tutoring and...

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Kali S.

Neurodivergent Superhero

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 13 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have always had a strong connection to young children ever since I was a child myself. I began my career working with children in early childhood development and education more than 15 years ago and have served in positions ranging from preschool teacher to curriculum specialist, cook, and assistant director/administrator. I...

Care Member says "It was a pleasure working with Kali. Kali was dependable, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable, and most importantly, Kali was absolutely fabulous with our...

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Casandra E.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Cassie !! I am currently enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Salt Lake Community College. I worked with Salt Lake School District for 2 years as a paraprofessional. I was in a preschool class with children ages 3-5. As a paraprofessional I assisted in lesson planning, snack preparation, teaching,...

Teresa N. says "Cassie was an excellent caretaker for our two young children. She was always on time, professional, and reliable. She was our daughter's favorite...

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Sarah C.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
12 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's potential and providing families with dependable care. My graduate-level education, combined with my certifications in First Aid Training and CPR Training, alongside Early Child Development Coursework, equip me to handle various situations with confidence. I am also...

Tom C. says "Couldn't be more grateful to Sarah. She helped me out with an odd job/errand very last minute(less than 24 hours notice for a 6 hour task), and went above...

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Elise H.

Kind, Reliable, Active Care Giver

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I am currently employed, but am looking to transition out of my current position and move into a position to pursue my passion- caring for others. I am hoping to nanny for 24-32 hours a week while working part time as a CNA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, including 2 full-time summers as a nanny for...

Alison L. says "I would absolutely hire Elise again and so appreciated all the time she spent with my kids when they were younger. If my husband and I could hand select a...

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Consuelo V.

Part-time Fun Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Consuelo. I am a student at the UofU in Anthropology. I am also a dog groomer :). I've been taking care of kids since I reached adolescence. I continued that path until today, expanding my knowledge and experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preadolescent! I know how to handle any...

Jenna A. says "Consuelo is wonderful! She took care of my 5 month old all day while my husband and I worked. She's kind, playful and attentive"

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Daniele C.

Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Brazilian I have over 16 years experience with children. Experience: newborns to teenagers 2 newborns at the same time Toddlers 4 children at the same time Special needs Down's syndrome Severe allergies Minor Autism Sleep training Encourage crawling, walking, talking, expressing yourself, using the potty. Teach...

Kilby M. says "Danny worked for us for 7 months taking care of our infant son. She was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, never called in sick and...

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Hannah C.

Nanny/CNA

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello all! I'm a U student and have experience in daycares, schools, nursing homes, and in-home nannying/care giving. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Empathy, silliness, patience, and communication are all essential when caring for a child. I love working with kids of all ages and will...

Maria W. says "Hannah is a great caregiver who connected very well with my kids-even the sometimes surly teenager loves her."

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Michelle P.

Salt Lake City, UT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with 20+ years of experience in childcare, senior care, and special needs support. I've worked as a full-time nanny for several families and as a cognitive skills trainer, helping children strengthen focus, memory, and learning abilities. I'm also a substitute teacher,...

Katie T. says "Michelle has been a very reliable and competent babysitter for our family. She does well working with our infant as well as our three year old. I would...

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Kristin M.

Experienced Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi, my name is Kristin I'm an energetic and fun-loving caregiver and have a genuine affection for children. I am looking for either a full or part time nanny position. I have a lot of childcare experience, great reviews on care. com and can provide letters of reference. I have been a live-in nanny in New York and recently...

Care Member says "Kristin is a fantastic caregiver and our 3 year old son absolutely loved her! She is extremely hands on, fun, and attentive. Kristin did a great job...

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Rachel M.

Part-Time Caregiver Or Occasional Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. "Albert Einstein." I'm Rachel, I love this quote by Albert Einstein, and as a teacher I want to be able to recognize when a student is a fish and not judge them as a monkey. I completed my...

Cori H. says "I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable and...

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  • 146 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.97/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.8

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Salt Lake City, UT

Special Needs Caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 71 reviews of the 146 listed special needs caregivers

Jonathan F.

Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs...

- Laura H.

Kaitlyn F.

Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!

- Eileen S.

Moeata S.

Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care...

- Care member

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