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Stephanie M.

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Leawood, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
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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Theresa K.

Leawood, KS

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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.
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Mary M.

Leawood, KS

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Tatum C.

Experienced Childcare Professional | Nurturing Care For All Ages

Leawood, KS

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$22/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...
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Karla M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Jessica B.

Seeking Temporary Placement Until April 18th

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Brenda W.

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$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...

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Christina B.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$10/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Angela R.

Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
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...

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Michelle K.

Overland Park, KS

3.0(1)
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$27/hr
3 years experience
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...

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Rocio S.

Grandview, MO

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
carpooling
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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Lisa S.

Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

Lenexa, KS

4.0(1)
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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...

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Jackie C.

Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
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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Jessica H.

Experienced Caregiver To Children With All Different Abilities

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 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...

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Araceli G.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Melissa J.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Personal care
home modification
live-in home care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
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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Sarah S.

Experienced Baby Sitter Available

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
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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Clarinda R.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Available 24/7 VERY Flexible Care Giver by Nature: Nanny by Choice! Genuine, Loyal, Honest, Energetic, Fun! I obtained my Bachelors in Psychology and sociology with minors in Biology, Criminal Justice Administration and women's studies with Honors from Columbia College. I like to think that I specialize in the younger...

Raji J. says "She takes her job seriously and is willing to learn new things. She appears genuinely interested in how the client can benefit from her services and has...

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Paula P.

Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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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Ashton E.

Mission, KS

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
Compassionate and reliable caregiver with several years of experience, including those with special needs. I create a safe, nurturing, and structured environment where kids feel supported, understood, and encouraged to grow.
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average posted rate is $16.00/hr as of July 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

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.

Michelle K.

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...

- Sarah W.

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