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Mariah L.

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Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...

Lauren B. says "Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy...

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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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Isabel B.

Isabel From Shawnee, KS

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
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. "

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Sarah B.

I Have Experience Working With Kids With Autism.

Olathe, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
I have been working with kids for the past three years and love it. I have worked with kids as young as 2 months-14 years old. I have also worked with kids with autism.
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Elliott H.

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a caregiver with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, as well as caring for my sister with autism. My patience, creativity, and friendly nature allow me to connect with children...

Bridgette T. says "Elly was WONDERFUL with my baby son; he just lit up whenever she came into the room. She was always on time and flexible, and took wonderful care of J....

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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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Lena C.

Babysitter

Overland Park, KS

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

Jerrod P. says "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...

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Diana B.

Nanny

Olathe, KS

4.9(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Light cleaning
I am from Colombia, I am characterized by being a honest person, hard worker, respectful; with high degree of responsibility. I'm blessed to have two daughters, who are now 12 and 13 years old. A brief summary of my experience: I had worked where I was responsible for caring children between the ages of four months and 5 years...

Care Member says "My kids adore Ms. Diana! She is punctual, professional, and energetic. We adore having her care for our children. "

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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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Yvonne K.

Full Time Care Giver

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience
I Graduated as a practical nurse and am a certified nurse assist and home health aide for 11years. I have work in skilled nursing , assistant living, companion and memory care. I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I enjoy what I do .

Dave S. says "Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in...

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Kennedy P.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...

Kristine D. says "Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth...

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Laura R.

Fun Grandma

Kansas City, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I raised 4 children. One is special needs. Great option for date nights! I am currently working at 40 hr per week job, but I'm available for date nights. Contact me when you need some time out with your special person. Adult, child and infant CPR...

Care Member says "Laura was AMAZING! She took care of my 3 year old and 1 year old in a unique situation, and she was incredible. It’s like she is part of the family...

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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
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 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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Kayla K.

Experienced And Available Summer Nanny

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am a former teacher. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave 2022 school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Then I taught one more year (23-24) before leaving this school year to nanny and sub! I have taught 5th, 4th, 1st&3rd, as well as, preschool in the summers. I earned my bachelors in...

Sasha K. says "She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we...

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Karla M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
light cleaning
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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Ashethia P.

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...

Muriel G. says "Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her...

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Talisha R.

Kansas City, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
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...
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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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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
light cleaning
home modification
live-in home care
errands
+ 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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Macy S.

Sweet Senior Care Giver

Overland Park, KS

from
$10/hr
Personal care
dementia
companionship
I have past experience with senior care through volunteering in nursing homes. I have also been a paraprofessional for special needs students, therefore I know how to deal with exceptional individuals. I would love to keep someone company and give them a helping hand!
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.50/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lenexa, KS

Special Needs Caregivers in Lenexa, KS are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Mariah L.

Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very...

- Lauren B.

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.

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

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