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Hi! My name is Grace, and I enjoy working with children. I am CPR, first aid, and safe sitter certified. I have experience with kids ages 6 months-11 years. I am the oldest of three siblings and one of my younger sisters has special needs. I have spent many hours watching my sisters and have been babysitting other families...
Hi my name is Sara and I am a behavioral para at one of the local high schools in the area. I have three years of prior nannying experience with one year specifically working with special needs students. The majority of my students are on the Autism Spectrum in addition to ADHD and developmental disabilities. I am currently in...
My name is Sam I am 21! I have worked with many kids and adults with special needs! I'm a CNA and I am in nursing school !
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I would love to get in contact and talk about what needs you may have. Please let me know what questions know have. Special needs available.
Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
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Hi! My name is, Kaytlin and I just genuinely enjoy helping people. I'm used to working with children and adults with special need but I'm looking to try something new with senior care. I'm very friendly, compassionate, outgoing and responsible.
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Hello! I'm Dariona, a passionate and experienced nanny dedicated to nurturing children and supporting families.
With many years of childcare experience, I've cared for kids of all ages from newborns to school-age including children with special needs. I provide patient, individualized care tailored to each child's unique...
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I have been working with children since my early teens, starting with babysitting and caring for my special needs siblings. My most recent experience was with Army Child and Youth Services in Virginia, working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years. I am trained in CPR and first aid, and have a Bachelor's in Human Development...
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Finding joy in supporting families is what led me to childcare. I'm a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have a college degree and have completed Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Early Child Development Coursework. I'm comfortable caring for one child at...
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Nurturing young minds is my passion. For the past three years, I've had the joy of caring for children aged newborn to 11, creating a safe and stimulating environment for them to thrive. My background in Early Childhood Education (ECE) allows me to plan engaging activities, from outdoor sports to educational games. I am patient,...
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10 years experience·
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I specialize in all things baby. Among other credentials I am a postpartum doula. I have studied with pediatric sleep consultants. As a freelance caregiver I am available for day or overnight care.
My care plan is designed to make mom and dads life more pleasant. How I do that is by ensuring that your baby is being cared for by...
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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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...
I have cared for children with special needs in different areas of my life. My college has a program designed specially for students with special needs, where I have "peer mentored" several students. I am passionate about the normalization factor.
I have mainly worked with children with Autism, Developmental Delays and Down Syndrome but I have also worked with all age groups with varying special needs. I truly love working with people with special needs and work full time as a behavior analyst with a behavioral health provider. this has been my passion for almost 10...
I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked with them in schools, residential facilities, group homes, and private homes.
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10 years experience·
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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...
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."
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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10 years experience·
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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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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average post rate is $16.44/hr as of May 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
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Special Needs Caregivers in Independence, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
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.
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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