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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Herriman, UT

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Herriman, UT

Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She

Review for Kristina M. by Leah M.

Hailey was wonderful! Not only did she take care of our twins, she did the dishes! Not once did I ask prompt her or hint to it. She

Review for Hailey S. by Jeff A.

Corrinne did a great job! She is clearly experienced. My 8 month old is a handful and was patient, attentive and kind. I highly recommend

Review for Corrinne C. by Anna B.

Special needs caregivers in Herriman, UT

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Kristina M.


West Jordan, UT

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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I have spent years working with children as a para professional, specifically focused on children with special needs. I have 10 nieces and nephews ranging from ages 2 months- 12 years and they are my best friends!
Kristina can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children. She is honest , hard working and dependable . "

Leah M.

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Hailey S.


West Jordan, UT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hailey! I'm a 22-year-old who lives in Salt Lake County. I have always enjoyed working with children and babysat all through high school. Shortly after graduating high school I became a nanny and completely fell in love with the profession! I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey is a gentle and soft spoken young woman who has taken care of my soon to be 4 year old granddaughter since she was 6 months old. I have also witnessed her involvement in the care taking of a rambunctious toddler since he was an infant. Hailey has a generous...

Lisa K.

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Corrinne C.


Riverton, UT

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Corrinne! I'm a CPR/first aid certified nanny. I absolutely love kids! I have five years of experience working with all different ages of kids. I have experience working with special needs, and also have been a household manager. I have a reliable car and a clean driving record. I love playing, crafts, and hanging...
Corrinne can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Corrinne did a great job! She is clearly experienced. My 8 month old is a handful and was patient, attentive and kind. I highly recommend her and will definitely be hiring her again!"

Anna B.

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Ashlee P.


Draper, UT

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Ashlee, I'm 18 years old and I'm a compassionate and reliable caregiver with experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs such as autism and Down syndrome. I love helping kids learn, grow, and feel supported-whether it's through play, routines, or schoolwork. Im taking a...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
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Madelyne B.


South Jordan, UT

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10. I have lots of experience working with special needs children as well. I was able to serve as a "special needs buddy" in my church. I have been also teaching piano for 4 years with a large range of ages.
Madelyne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Madie watched my 2 little boys so my husband and I could go out for date night. She was great and my little boys really liked her. I would hire her again! "

Melissa W.

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Kryzza Z.


South Jordan, UT

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kryzza, registered nurse. I am easy-going, patient and reliable. I have been babysitting since I became a big sister at age 12. Basically, I was my mom's little helper always following and mirroring everything she did, so by the time my brother was born when I was 15, I was an old pro. I watched my neighbors 2...
Kryzza can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kryzza looked after our baby in the mornings from when he was 9 months old to a year old. She has been absolutely wonderful to work with: she follows instructions well - we've never had to tell her anything twice -, is dedicated to the job and goes above and beyond...

Subramani G.

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Kyra P.


South Jordan, UT

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kyra probably the most fun, energetic and positive person ever! I also adore kids of course, I have been surrounded by kids for as long as I know. Growing up in a family of 11 has definitely taught me a lot. I have also been a nanny to many families! I am currently a live-in nanny to 4 kids (1, 4, 7 and 8). In high...
Kyra can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"My kids love Kyra. She is punctual and usually leaves the house cleaner than when she arrived. I trust her completely. She has even watched my kids overnight."

Becca H.

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Aleah N.


South Jordan, UT

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Dependable, Flexible, Enthusiastic Sitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Psychology with an emphasis on forensics and a minor in Theology. I had the opportunity to work as a Kindergarten teacher assistant for a year. (2019-2020) I helped teach writing, phonics, social studies, science, computer, and kindergarten math. I was given experience with...
Aleah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Aleah is kind, responsible, and super reliable. Her endless patience and the gentle way she interacts with my kids makes her a true blessing. I trust her and am so happy I found her!"

Monica Y.

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Brenda Q.


West Jordan, UT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, I have 5 year of experience take care children. Now I'm working with a cute little boy with special needs. I worked 5 months in a daycare with the preschool class, I can help with Swimming Supervision, walks, visits to the aquarium/zoo, outdoor activities, also indoor activities such as crafts, dances, games. I am...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
5.0
"Brenda has become our go-to sitter. She is so flexible, great with our son, and patient - even with 3 kids causing mayhem around the house! Highly recommend!"

Kimberly T.

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Taysha H.


Sandy, UT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old momma to a beautiful and brilliant 4-year-old boy with autism and special needs, together we have faced many challenges, and he has helped me learn how to care for babies of all types of abilities and understand different ways of thinking and seeing the world. I have years of experience working both directly...
Taysha can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taysha is absolutely amazing to work with. Our boys loved having her here. My oldest son asked when Taysha was coming back the following day. My husband and I will 100% hire Taysha again. Taysha had both boys in bed at their normal bed times (which is very hard...

Laura H.

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Mariah S.


West Jordan, UT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!"

Lexi W.

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Katie K.


Riverton, UT

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'd love to laugh and play, do some housework, or help with homework! I'm bubbly, kind, patient, and love pets. I started working with kids when I was a kid myself! I am the oldest child of 8, so I cared for my siblings while my parents both worked full time. I took childcare classes, worked in a daycare, was a full time...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Katie is AWESOME!! She made my family feel very welcomed and cared about from the moment we met. She's always here on time and very communicative. My kids (ages 3 and 8) love her and are always excited to talk about her and show me what they did that day. Her...

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Violet R.


Riverton, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Violet. I'm happy you came across my page. I love kids! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I grew up in a large family - so I was always around children. I also worked as a substitute preschool teacher. I can do fun activities with them, help with homework, as well as tidying up. Pick ups and...
Violet can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Violet was amazing with my 9 yr old daughter! She was great interacting with and engaging her and my daughter had wonderful things to say. Thank you!"

Lincoln B.

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Lauren H.


Draper, UT

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Home Health Aid

Hi I'm Lauren. I have over 20 compassionate years of helping people. I'm a certified home health Aide. I do medication management. I do hospice care, specialize with Alzheimer's /dementia, Parkinson's and ALS. I also am experienced in working with special needs adults and children. I have some medical background and have a-lot...
Lauren can also help with: Dementia, home modification, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:
Home Health Aide
CPR
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Lauren helped with my mom when she had Alzheimer's. She's very pleasant to be around, a cheerful Disposition. She was always ontime, helped with any medical needs. My mom was very fond of her. "

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Jada B.


West Jordan, UT

$15-21/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have many year of experience babysitting all ages. I am comfortable with all ages. I love kids so much I'm studying Child Psychology in college! I am very flexible and have a car if needed. I currently do behavioral therapy with kids who have special needs and have been doing this for the past 4 years!
Jada can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home."

Jennette B.

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Danika J.


Riverton, UT

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 28-year-old mother of 3 kids, my two daughters are 5 & 6 and my bonus son is 7. We are a very creative artistic family. My husband is w tattoo artist and I have been in dance, cheer and gymnastics, as well as took art classes in school. In school I always had interest in working with kids. I took child development, early...
Danika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"I'm the mommy of the family Danika refers to in her bio. Danika was by far my best nanny. She was always on time and had a great attitude. She always did more than I ever expected of her and my kids absolutely adored her. I would highly recommend Danika. "

Shannon E.

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Amanda C.


Sandy, UT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I came to the U. S. through an au pair exchange program and worked with a family for 2. 5 years. After that, I worked as a nanny for three other families. With the most recent family, I worked for 1. 5 years. I have extensive experience, including working with children with special needs, such as...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I've loved working with her Amanda is a very special girl she knows right. Thank you for taking care of my family my dear. God bless you."

Sean G.

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Amanda W.


South Jordan, UT

$18-30/hr5 yrs exp

Long Term Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have nannied for 5 years, taught elementary school for 4 years, preschool for two years. I have worked with children/youth from 0-18 including special needs. I havea 4-year-old who Nannie's with me. has been great with previous kids have nannied as well as special needs adults. love going on adventures, science, crafts and...
Amanda can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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Allie D.


Salt Lake City, UT

$16-21/hr2 yrs exp

Flexible Care Taker

I love working with kids and I am comfortable with pets, I know how to work with special needs children, I can give fun and educational activities
Allie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
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Elizabeh A.


Sandy, UT

$15-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I have expirience with many kids at a time as-well as special needs kids. I am willing to help with any projects around the house, homework and meal prep.
Elizabeh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care

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Ratings for Herriman, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Herriman, UT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.