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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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- $15/hr
I have an education background, and have taught for 36 years. I have a Special Education degree. I also have worked with the At- Risk population. I have worked with special needs children. The last was a little boy on a feeding tube. I can provide references upon request. I hope to hear from you.
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
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Hi! I'm a recent PT school graduate currently studying for my board exams, & am looking to support a great family during this time. I have over 3 years of experience with children ranging from infants to pre-teens. I love creating a fun, engaging environment through outdoor play, creative crafts, & educational activities. I also...
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- $25/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...
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello, my name is Karla. I am currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I do have an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
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...
Light cleaning
Hello!
I am in a full-time office position, looking for supplemental work serving families nights and weekends. I am a hard-working, reliable, and flexible candidate ready to care for your loved one(s)! Although I have not sought a position through a site like Care. com in the past, I have much experience caring for children....
Care Member says "Isabel is amazing! She has watched my 6 year old since she was an infant and has been amazing! She is timely, responsive and responsible. "
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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- $25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
Patrick P. says "Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10...
I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
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- $18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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...
Hello my name is Talisha & I'm a sweet, loving, caring and outgoing person I love children, I'm a full time nanny and I work at a daycare as my second job/ babysit some of he kiddos from the daycare on the side and I help this sweet lady with disability issues on the side as well as little side jobs, it would be my pleasure to...
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...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
travel
I have about 20 yrs of experience with children. I am also CPR, First Aid certified. I started babysitting with watching my brother, at age 13, watching my 6mon old cousin, and continued from there. Moving forward I've mostly worked with infants & toddlers. I love it, seeing them grow, and helping them learn is important to me!...
Anne P. says "My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also...
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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...
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."
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 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...
I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
Karyn M. says "Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the...
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- $20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
live-in home care
errands
dementia
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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...
Sallie B. says "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...
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- $23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Care Member says "Sarah is fantastic. We hired her for 9 months with our then 2.5 yr old boy, and she was awesome. He was always excited to see her, and she was great...
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60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com
The average posted rate is $17.00/hr as of June 2026
The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0
Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Leawood, KS
Special Needs Caregivers in Leawood, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers
Isabel B.
Isabel is amazing! She has watched my 6 year old since she was an infant and has been amazing! She is timely, responsive and responsible.
- Care member
Brenda W.
Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for...
- Patrick P.
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.
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