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Michelle K.

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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20+ Year Experience Special Needs

Lawrence, KS

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Over 20 years experience working in personal care as well as vocational and individual living skills training.

Care Member says "An excellent caregiver, knowledgeable, reliable, attentive, compassionate."

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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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Experienced Caregiver To Children With All Different Abilities

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in the professional field of caregiving for the past 10 years. I began working at a day service for special needs individuals in 2014 and fell in love with caregiving. Since discovering this field, I have acquired skills including g-tube feeding, medication administration, transporting, bathing/dressing/diapering...

Natalie J. says "Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just us at our...

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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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Paola, KS

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$17/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Anna, and I'm moving to Emporia in July to begin graduate school in Clinical Psychology. I have over seven years of childcare experience and have spent the past two years nannying for a family with four awesome girls while completing my undergraduate degree. I've cared for infants through pre-teens, including...
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Caregiver For All Ages

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
travel
carpooling
Oldest sister of 5, fun loving nanny for 7 including special needs, teaching in middle and high school classrooms - I have all kinds of experience with children of all ages! I would love to spend time with your little people and give you peace of mind while you are away!
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Experienced Childcare Professional | Nurturing Care For All Ages

Leawood, KS

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a thoughtful, attentive, and nurturing childcare professional passionate about supporting children's growth while helping families feel confident and at ease. I currently work as a full-time preschool teacher for toddlers. I am CPR, pediatric CPR, and First Aid certified, a NASPA-certified peer educator, and hold a...
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Overland Park, KS

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$19/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing a child's growth through five years of dedicated care has been my most rewarding professional journey. My passion for supporting families and making a meaningful impact drives me to provide reliable, high-quality care for up to three children. I hold First Aid Training and CPR Training certifications, and my Early...
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Overland Park, KS

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I became a caregiver because I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am comfortable handling up to four kids at a time, from newborns to preteens. I have worked in the daycare, preschool, behavioral health and special needs setting, as...
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Shawnee, KS

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$25/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
With 15 years of experience, I bring a calm, patient approach to childcare. My background as a special needs para and Registered Behavior Technician has equipped me to support children with diverse needs, including those using AAC devices or requiring specialized feeding assistance. I hold certifications in First Aid Training...
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Patient, Kind And Reliable Full/part Time Senior Care.

Lenexa, KS

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$10/hr
Live-in home care
hospice services
personal care
respite care
dementia
Most of my experience is with children with special needs, however I became interested in senior care while I helped my Mother in her last year of life. I learned from Hospice nurses how to care for her especially when she became bedridden. I'm comfortable with all tasks involving Senior Care. I'm a nonsmoker, have a flexible...
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Overland Park, KS

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$22/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
HI, my name is Emily I currently work at a child care facility but I'm looking to change jobs to allow me to go back to school and get a degree! I have 7+ years of experience. I have worked with both typically developing children and children with special needs of all kinds. I'm great with groups of children or with an...
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Experience Special Needs Caregiver

Overland Park, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I have 12 years experience in working with the special needs. I have good reference. I have reliable transportation. I am a very good worker, very dependable. Also, I have a good attitude. I love helping people out and being there for them.
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About Me

Overland Park, KS

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$23/hr
6 years experience
I'd describe my personality as passionate, funny, and kind! I like caring for people with special needs because I like making sure everyone is included in everything. It brings me so much joy when kids are able to smile, laugh, play games and just have a good time. I started caring for people with special needs when I was in...
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Overland Park, KS

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
House Manager - Free Me Up Aug 2025-Current with child supervision, safety, and family communication. •Private Caregiver Aug 2020-Mar 2025 -- Self-employed -- involved in at-risk adult safety and observation. •Patient Care Technician -- KU Health System -- Aug 2015-Jul 2021 -- provided psych support, crisis intervention,...
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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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Overland Park, KS

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have four children ranging in ages from 25- 30. I have many years of child care experience, and experience with multiples. I also have experience teaching preschool as well as special needs preschool. Many years of volunteering in elementary, middle school and high school. I love reading, music, sports, dancing and the...
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Lawrence, KS

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$20/hr
I am looking for a caregiver position. For the last year, I have worked with a few different families & led them through virtual school during the Covid shutdown, but I have been a nanny for several years. I have experience working with kids with ASD, ADD, anxiety, & speech delay. I know basic ASL. I volunteered w/ various...
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Part Time Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
I have experience with all age groups, from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have no problem with kids who have special needs. I love outdoor activities, as well as board games and other various activities.
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  • The average posted rate is $10.00/hr as of July 2026

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Gardner, KS

Special Needs Caregivers in Gardner, KS are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

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.

Allison R.

An excellent caregiver, knowledgeable, reliable, attentive, compassionate.

- Care member

Jessica H.

Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just...

- Natalie J.

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