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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Kansas City, KS
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
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Hi! I'm Olivia! I am currently a junior in college at Palm Beach Atlantic University! I am an outgoing, kind, patient, faith-filled, and hardworking individual who loves new experiences, caring for others, values safety & respect, and having fun! As a nanny, caregiver, home manager, & babysitter, I provide families with quality,...
5.0
"I have watched Olivia interact with children and she always gives them loving attention, compassionate care, and enthusiastic energy!"
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Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
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"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting...
Reviewed by Jerrod P.
Miyako R.
Kansas City, MO
$22-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Spunky And Outgoing Caregiver/Nanny With 10 Years' Experience, Seeking Full Time Employment.
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Hello Care, I am excited about Nannying! I have been in childcare over 15 years and a Professional Nanny just over 10 years. I received a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts from the UMKC in the fall of 2011. I am currently enrolled at SNHU in a MPH program. I am also trained as a Doula and studying to become a CPM. I currently looking...
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"My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again! "
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Kathryn S.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher
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Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
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"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "
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My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
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"Leslie watched our son for 3.5 months last summer when he was 4-7.5 months old. Only good things to say! She respected our preferences, keeping him on a routine as much as possible, stretching wake times with...
Reviewed by Chelsea S.
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Hi everyone! I am looking for a full-time position. I have worked in the child care industry for 14 years. Nine years working as a nanny and five years in a preschool/daycare. Have experience with all age groups, multiples, and special needs. I love doing crafts, reading, cooking with the kids, and much much more. I have my...
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"Emily is always dependable and punctual, and her best trait by far is her creativity and passion for learning. She is a professional baker and watching her make and decorate cookies with the kids is always a...
Reviewed by JoAnna F.
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Most of my work experience has been related to children and I have thoroughly enjoyed them all. For the last two years, I have worked as a nanny/personal assistant to a wonderful family in the Denver Metro area. Before that, I worked as a Sign Language Interpreter at an elementary school for 4+ years. There I mainstreamed deaf...
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Hey there!
My name is Malikah (ma-lick-uh). I am a new mom restarting her life on her own due to leaving an abusive relationship. My daughter is 3 months old (as of 11/24) and she is a packaged deal with me as I am the only parent aiming to provide for her!
I'm located in Mission, KS and am willing to travel up to 10 miles...
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"I did not work out with Malikah and us this time but she was a great candidate. I could really tell she cares about the kids and has great experience."
Reviewed by Brooke S.
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Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
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I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced 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...
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"I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided...
Reviewed by Sallie B.
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Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have since worked for many families with kids from 3 months to 12 years. For the past two summers I have nannied full and part time. I have experience working with children who have autism and other special needs.
I am a second grade teacher, I will be finishing my second...
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My schedule is fairly full currently outside of sleep shifts Friday and Saturday night.
These are the hours I'm currently looking for. Sleep overnight hours Friday night and Sunday night.
I'm open to payroll pay or private pay and flexible on payment amounts, forms and options. Basically if funds for cash payment are not...
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I am an RN, BSN caring for children newborn to teen. Experience with special needs; school nursing experience. I am CPR and first aid certified with over 10 years experience working with children in their home, school, and community settings.
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I have 6 years experience , a daycare for typical and special needs children. They do have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified. I run errands, take my client to appointments, prepare meals, organize medications. I also clean and organize the house. I love to care...
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I'm a sahm of 2 boys. I've been an Aquatics Manager for 5+ years. I teach swimming lessons and have access to a pool this summer! In the past I have worked with teens with special needs, and coached an adult special Olympics swim team! I love children, love arts and crafts. I can come to you or you can come to me. We do have...
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Thank you for considering me for your childcare needs! I have ample experience working with children in many different environments. I ran a Mother's Day Away summer day care for two years, in which I watched up to six children under the age of six at the same time. I also worked as an after school nanny for two middle aged boys...
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My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
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The first thing people notice about me is my smile or the fact that I smile a lot. Since 2011, I have been providing warmth, love and care to children in various positions not limited to but including: before and after school settings, as a paraprofessional to preschoolers, kindergartners and teens, as a substitute teacher...
Emma P.
Kansas City, MO
$14-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
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I am a caregiver for people of all ages and abilities. Caring for others is one of my biggest passions and I am inspired every day by others to be loving and ambitious. I have 8 years of experience taking care of children and 3 years of experience caring for people with special needs. I have babysat, transported, and taught. I...
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Hello, I have the most experience with NG tubes, Ostomy care, Trach Care and incontinence in infants and elderly. I have worked with the adult population as well. I have my first aid through the American Heart Association. I am also a licensed CNA with the state of Kansas.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kansas City, KS
Olivia H.
5.0
Olivia has been caring for children of all ages since she was a young teen. The children and their parents speak highly of her and would often schedule her several weeks out as she would book up quickly in the neighborhood. Olivia has continued to study child development and communication. She...
- Care member
Lena C.
5.0
Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son.
- Jerrod P.
Miyako R.
5.0
My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again!
- Care member
Kathryn S.
5.0
She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her.
- Care member
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to following our schedule and specific...
- Stephanie W.
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