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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Laveen, AZ
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Laveen, AZ
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I currently l am looking for babysitting jobs on the weekends or one off's (I am free past 7:30 on weeknights) and am completely free on Fridays! If the fit is right I would very much be open to a job asking for a few hours a week however!
I have experience caring for up to 4 young kids at a time, babies over 4 months old,...
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"Lillian is a wonderful , caring and thoughtful caregiver. She definitely anticipates my son's needs and was dependable. I have hired her and would hire her again."
Reviewed by Emily R.
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My name is Natalie & I am a credentialed Developmental Therapist working as the lead teacher in a private therapeutic preschool in Queen Creek, AZ. I am CPR & First aid certified and certified in the STAT (Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and young children) and Handle with Care training. I have experience with newborn to...
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"Natalie is a very dedicated, committed and reliable person. She's always had an interest in helping children and puts her passion in it as well. She's the type of person that is always learning and growing. I...
Reviewed by Dawn N.
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Hi, my name is Aleah and I have 6 years of experience working with children of all ages. I believe in creating a fun, stimulating and safe environment for children to thrive. I'm skilled at helping children with their social and emotional needs. I'm also CPR and first aid certified, and have experience working with special...
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"She is dependable, flexible and very punctual."
Reviewed by Felicia L.
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I'm Magali and I'm 30 years old and looking for a loving family to nanny for long term.
I absolutely love kids and it's really easy for me to connect with them. I'm super friendly and reliable and love spending one on one time.
I have a lot of experience with kids varying all different ages!
I was a youth care worker at...
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"I am writing this for our nanny- Magali who worked with us almost an year and helped us raise our daughter since she was 10 months old. Magali showed exceptional child care talents and exceptional work ethic...
Reviewed by Kshitija C.
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I have my CNA license and love seniors. Most of my background, experience and passion is care for seniors or younger age with special needs.
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"Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant."
Reviewed by Lee M.
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Hello! I will be making the move from the Midwest to Arizona this spring and am in search of a family needing summer care with potential possibility to extend into the school year.
I have years of experience working with children, ranging from infants all the way to teens. I have worked in public schools, have experience in...
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"What a wonderful gem!!! Evelynne walked through our door and the way she greeted our kids, I just knew she was our perfect fit!!! Our 4 kids LOVED her!!! We plan on seeing her more regularly but I would highly...
Reviewed by David D.
Alannah S.
Phoenix, AZ
$20-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi there!
I've been nannying off and on for the past 9 years, I have my government fingerprint clearance card to work with children and I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I also have a bachelors degree in human development and family studies and my full time career is in working with children with special needs.
I love to nanny...
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"Extraordinary nanny! My boys (4 and 6) are active and had tons of fun. They didn’t want to let Alannah leave, giving her tons of hugs and kisses. She took the time to understand our routine and what I want to...
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Hi! My name is Jordan . I am in my sophomore year at Grand Canyon University, where I am currently studying Early Childhood and Special Education! Some of my favorite things to do are play games, draw, and go outside. I do have experience with children that age from newborn to 14 years old. I also have worked with special needs...
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"My family had the pleasure of having Jordan at our home. She was punctual, reliable and receptive to learning how to meet my children’s needs. She helped watch my 10 month old boy and 4 year old girl. My...
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Infant/child and adult first aid and CPR trained
Article 9 trained
Level One Finger Print Clearance Card
I love to do arts and crafts with my clients and to help them with their chores so they become independent. I am very patient and empathetic.
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"Katie is very sweet, caring, liable and dependable. My special needs daughter adores her. Katie was very active with my daughter. Katie is very knowledgeable and always makes sure, she knows everything about...
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I have cared for children off and on my whole life and truly enjoy being around them, playing with them, teaching them and entertaining them while parents are away. I am CPR certified I have experience with cooking for kids, cleaning, and getting them ready for bed, giving medications if needed and some special needs. Very...
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"Heather was amazing with my children. She has taken great care of them each time she came to watch them. Highly recommend using her. "
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I'm interested in working with a child of any age. My employment with my previous client is terminating as he is going to school, I have been with this boy since he was 6 weeks old and now he is 2 years old. In my junior year of high school, while taking a psychology of children class, I helped out at the special needs...
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"Hi- Alyssa was with our family for a very long time. We consider her one of our family members. She is happy, playful, creative, attentive and extremely flexible. Any family will have her shall be so lucky. We...
Reviewed by Donna M.
Knoshney W.
Phoenix, AZ
$18/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Hello! My name is Knoshney and I've worked at multiple schools being a teachers assistant from ages 5-18. I have experience with special needs students that have Autism, Down Syndrome, physical disabilities and behaviors. I'm a certified first-aid and CPR provider. I am a kind, patient, and responsible person. I've also worked...
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"Knoshey was a delight. She was prompt, communicative, and asked all the right questions. She sat with my special needs son and was just great. I'd absolutely hire her again in a heartbeat."
Reviewed by Michael S.
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Hello, my name is Ashley! I am an experienced fun, outgoing, organized caregiver. I have cared for children ages newborn to 16 years old for about 11 years. I have no problem doing housework, feeding the kids, running errands, potty training, keeping a schedule, and helping with homework.
I am safety care trained, CPR/FIRST...
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"Ashely is very responsible. I had her first watch my young son and then move onto watching my house/cat when I was out of town. She can be trusted with both things and if we still lived in the same state, I...
Reviewed by Kathryn P.
Maryann K.
Phoenix, AZ
$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Newborn Care Specialist/Baby Nurse/Night Nanny/Postpartum Doula Available
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Working with children has been my career for 25 years. As a Newborn Care Specialist, Lactation Educator and Postpartum Doula, I can provide care for your newborn/infant. I will help your family with scheduling, education, support and sleep teaching for your baby/babies. I also care for mom and help with the adjustment of...
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"Maryann was amazing with my 8 month old daughter. She is the first person (non-family member) I've had watch my daughter for an extended period of time. Prior to meeting Maryann I was nervous and anxious about...
Reviewed by Leah K.
Anna M.
Litchfield Park, AZ
$20-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I have about 5 years of experience with a variety of children needing different levels of care! I myself have ADHD and ASD, and like to help children understand and learn about themselves. I am always open to communicate with and would love to help out any way I can!
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"Anna is an amazing caregiver! Definitely recommend!"
Reviewed by Lisa H.
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Hi families, I have over 15 years experience working with children as a nanny and as a para-educator. I was a para-educator in Iowa from 2000 to 2003 for behavioral students in 5th through 8th grade and in MO from 2006 to 2012 for K through 5th grade working with special needs and behavioral students. I moved back to AZ in 2012....
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"We needed someone part time to care for our 4 month old. We were sold on Jennifer as soon as we met her. She is a very gentle and caring person. Exactly who you'd want to care for your child! She was...
Reviewed by Jenna T.
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Hello! I gained my first experience working with people with special needs at a DTA in Phoenix arizona. After that I was hired by hand in hand and currently work rehab and habitation.
I am trained, certified, I have a heart for helping people, I'm hardworking, dependable, punctual and honest.
I can cook, do Laundry, run...
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"Rhiannon was amazing! Her attitude is infectiously positive and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help out in any way needed. I would definitely hire Rhiannon again and was sad to have to let her...
Reviewed by Cheryl G.
Tamara W.
Peoria, AZ
$20/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I have worked with children, primarily children with special needs, for most of my life. I have worked with children in churches, camps, after-school programs, and in their own homes. I am CPR certified, have a fingerprint clearance card, and genuinely enjoy working with children. My schedule is a bit odd, as I am still in...
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"As far as care for our toddler goes, Meeting Tamara has been a blessing. Since day one, our son took to her great. I can tell she is trustworthy and love that she gets down to our sons level when it comes to...
Reviewed by Rachel D.
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I have worked at a weekend and summer long respite camp with campers ranging from all ages and disabilities. I have also volunteered throughout my high school years in the special needs classrooms during my lunch time. At camp we did everything to insure the campers were happy and comfortable. I handled meals, toileting,...
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Hi there, I'm Alondra! A little about me: I'm a 26-year-old athlete I have my master's degree in psychology and I'm currently pursuing my PhD. I have 10 years of one on one care for children and children with special needs/ feeding tubes, diagnoses ranging from autism, down syndrome, eating/mood disorders, etc. I have had the...
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"Alondra has been an amazing Nanny for our son. We truly could not ask for a better person to help care for him. She cares for him, plays with him and teaches him all kinds of things that are beyond what my wife...
Reviewed by John S.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laveen, AZ
Lillian H.
5.0
Our 3 Year old daughter has serious issues with bedtime and gets extremely upset whenever I leave. Lilly was somehow able to get her to bed within 20 minutes and laid with her and read stories while she fell asleep. She really enjoyed her time with Lilly, which I wasn't expecting because her past...
- Jory M.
Natalie N.
5.0
She is so great with kids!!!! Best babysitter ever my kids love her!
- Joanna J.
Aleah C.
5.0
Aleah is an amazing person. Great personality and always goes above and beyond. She is always willing to help watch and take care of our son. She is incredibly knowledgeable in knowing how to interact with children no matter the age. She has helped us out from when he was born until now (5 years...
- Care member
Magali K.
5.0
I am writing this for our nanny- Magali who worked with us almost an year and helped us raise our daughter since she was 10 months old. Magali showed exceptional child care talents and exceptional work ethic which was an asset for our family. Example, not a single day she had a no show or late at...
- Kshitija C.
Cheri D.
5.0
Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant.
- Lee M.
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Ratings for Laveen, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating5.0 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Laveen, AZ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.