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Colleen W.

Kansas City, MO

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$19/hr
20 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of all ages, as well as single child homes and children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
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Olathe, KS

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a compassionate childcare professional with experience as an au pair, nanny, camp counselor, and gymnastics coach. I enjoy creating fun and educational environments for children through activities like themed crafts, games, and outdoor adventures. As a nanny, I provided specialized care for a child with special needs,...
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Mission, KS

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
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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Olathe, KS

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Hello! My name is Katie and I'm a LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Worker) as well and single Mom. I have one child with special needs, including an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. After graduating with my Masters degree in 2017 from KU, I worked in Special Education for 7 years in the Olathe school district. In my next role,...
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RN Available For As Needed And Part-Time Care

Prairie Village, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
I worked with a variety of patients and clients ranging from infants to adults. I have 16 years experience working with children in their home and school settings of ages newborn-teen and of all acuity levels. I enjoy working with kids through my nursing work, sitter work, and as a yoga and meditation teacher. I aim to provide...
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Overland Park, KS

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$19/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Faith!!! I've spent years doing what I love most: caring for others. I was a nanny for eight years and taught early childhood education for children with special needs for two years. I've also been a full-time caregiver for six years, working with both children and the elderly, and I've been dog sitting for nine years....
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Full Time Care Giver

Overland Park, KS

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$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 .
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CNA For Help With Patient And Compassionate

Overland Park, KS

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$25/hr
2 years experience
For your loved one with special needs, I can be of great help, I am patient, sweet, charitable, helpful, caring, loving, compassionate. I usually win people's Caribbean easily. I always seek to help according to the condition that the person or Child presents. Open to always learn.
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Kansas City, KS

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Ashley . I am an elementary special education teacher . I work with students with Autism, learning disabilities, Emotional Behavior Disability, as well as many other needs. Caring for kids with disabilities is my passion and my job, so you can trust that your children be in good hands. :)
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Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher looking for a change of pace. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of different ages, as well as single child homes. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
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Special Needs Provider

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 17 years hands-on training and experience 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 an...
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Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
Hi my name is Joscelyn, I have 3 almost years in paid childcare experience. Primarily my experience comes from caregiving for special needs individuals. I've always had passion for making sure parents get the break they deserve. In terms of needs I know that varies a lot family to family. With this said I am definitely open to...
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Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, calm and funny I like caring for people with special needs because it is so very rewarding and fun. I love seeing positive results after working with children I'm looking for a job that allows me to use the tools I have learned over the years to help care for children. I find great...
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Loving And Attentive Nanny Available For Full Time Care

Overland Park, KS

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$19/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Over the past decade, I have had the pleasure of caring for a wide range of children, from newborns to teenagers. Most recently, I spent a year caring for a toddler and newborn. I believe that communication between parents and caregivers is key to a successful nannying relationship. My goal is to provide care that reflects your...
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Goofy, Caring Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience from babysitting to teacher education courses. I even worked at a daycare and am currently majoring in Elementary Education. I work have worked with kids all the way from infants to 12 years old. I also work great with special needs children too as I am planning on becoming a special needs teacher. I...
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Full Time Care Giver

Overland Park, KS

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I can honestly say I love children. I am very good with special needs children due to my little brother having autism. I am fun and outgoing and love doing arts and crafts. I am available pretty much all the time. I am good with pets. I had a dog named Erica. I am happy I am able to work with anyone' s child. I worked at a...
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Available To Special Needs Children

Olathe, KS

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$10/hr
6 years experience
Hi. My name is Shelby and I am 19 years old with many years of experience babysitting. I absolutely adore children and I am very energetic. I would love to babysit when needed. I attend Florida Gulf Coast University and my major is Special Education. I have a 16-year-old brother with Down Syndrome that has taught me to be...
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Kid Whisperer And Smile Creator

Olathe, KS

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$12/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Need a night out? Last minute job call? Just want some time to yourself? I'm the right person to call! Hi! My name is Lauren. I'm 23, and currently work as a para-professional at an elementary school and I absolutely love it. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and the people who know me call me "the child whisperer". I...
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Overland Park, KS

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Lauren, and I'm a junior at the University of Kansas looking for a part-time babysitting position during the school year. I love working with kids and have several years of hands-on experience with children of different ages. Hi! My name is Lauren, and I'm a junior at the University of Kansas looking for a...
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Sitter

Olathe, KS

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
I'd describe my personality as bubbly, nice and out going. I like working with kids because they always keep you on your toes and they remind me of the small things we forget to smile about as we get older. I'm looking for a job that is part-time not quite full-time. I am happy to walk pets if needed and I am great with...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.79/hr as of May 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.5

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