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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Orem, UT

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Orem, UT

Seini was one of our caretakers for my 89 yr old mom who recently passed away. She is kind, competent and very patient. Mom had mobility

Review for Seini T. by Kenneth D.

Sydney was great with our kids, they absolutely adored her. She did a great job of taking care of them. We hired Sydney 3-4 times. The last

Review for Sydney W. by Lindy J.

Wow! I could go on and about Jenna! What a blessing she has been to our lives. We found Jenna randomly on care 3 years ago and I have felt

Review for Jenna M. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Orem, UT

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Chloe K.


Orem, UT

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver

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I've been a childcare provider for 12 years and I have a deep passion for helping children grow and develop. I have experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I have experience with one on one respite care for special needs as well as experience in a group home for those with special needs. I've...
Chloe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Romney K.


Orem, UT

$10-17/hr7 yrs exp

Happy Helper

I have been taking care and babysitting since I was 10 years old. I have twin little sisters and over 15 cousins under the age of 11. I have always grown up loving children, and my main interest in life is to be a mother. I also have taken many child development classes and have worked with special needs children. I am very...
Romney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarah S.


Orem, UT

$18-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm Sarah, and I'm excited to connect with families who are looking for someone passionate and experienced to care for their little ones. I currently work at Primary Children's Hospital, where I have gained a wealth of experience working with kids of all ages and with a wide range of special needs. I truly believe in...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Vivian G.


Orem, UT

$18-26/hr2 yrs exp

Currently work at Lehi Primary Children's Hospital. I have worked with healthcare 2+ years now. I have experiences with all ages and special needs. I don't mind working with sick kiddos, I know it's hard for parents so I would love to be that support. I do have multiple certified skills that is ideal for this line of work. I...
Vivian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Ashley N.


Orem, UT

$15-35/hr

Loving Caregiver

I have always had a special love for the elderly, those with special needs, and children. I have had many experiences in my life that have allowed me to care for and come to love individuals in all life stages. I grew up with the opportunity of teaching art classes to the residents at an Assisted Living Facility. I loved being...
Ashley can also help with: Companionship, personal care
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Seini T.


Lehi, UT

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I am a full time mom just looking for extra income to help out with my family. I have cared for individuals with special needs and seniors who need extra care(even those with little to no mobility). I have experience of more than 7 years and I give the best care expected of me. I make sure I meet/exceed your expectations and...
Seini can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, errands, transportation, live-in home care, meal prep & more
5.0
"Seini was one of our caretakers for my 89 yr old mom who recently passed away. She is kind, competent and very patient. Mom had mobility issues and dementia. "

Kenneth D.

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Sydney W.


Vineyard, UT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

hey! I'm Sydney. I am a fun, energetic, outgoing, babysitter who loves hanging out with kids and making them smile. I've been babysitting for as long as I could remember and I was a nanny for 13 months to 2 children, one being low spectrum autistic. I have great experience with special needs children from working as a registered...
Sydney can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"Sydney was great with our kids, they absolutely adored her. She did a great job of taking care of them. We hired Sydney 3-4 times. The last couple times we hired her, unfortunately we had issues. She cancelled on us the night before we needed her, less than 24...

Lindy J.

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Jenna M.


American Fork, UT

$19-33/hr5 yrs exp

Happy Outgoing Sitter!!

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I love kids and being around them, my favorite thing is watching them learn new things and teach me new things daily! I work very well with all ages, but especially love being around newborns/infants!! *Right now I'm looking to come help with newborn duties, I've worked with a range of ages over the course of the last 5 years...
Jenna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"If you have the chance to snag Jenna for childcare, I would DO it. I'm a first time mom and had never left my baby in the care of anyone other than family. With work and life schedules I had to find someone reliable and kind to care for my 5 month old baby...

Baylie M.

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Allison A.


American Fork, UT

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have babysat ever since I was 12, watching kids from all ages. I love to play sports, go on walks, and swim. I've had opportunities to go on vacations with families I have nannied for in the past, as well as being able to watch kids for a few hours randomly. I am respite certified so I do know CPR and first aide. My nephew has...
Allison can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Allison was great! Took great care of my kids and even cleaned my kitchen without me asking. I will definitely use her again."

Rachel P.

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Angelic S.


Pleasant Grove, UT

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves Working With Kids

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have 10+ years of sitter experience, and have been working with care. com for the last few years. I have my own form of transportation. I am willing to travel and help take kiddos places if needed. I have experience working with children who have special needs. I also love pets!!
Angelic can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Angelic and her sister watched my son (13 months) and my friends twin girls (16 months) in Kirkwood while we attended and wedding and did a fantastic job! They arrived on time and followed all of our instructions. Our kids are very energetic and busy and Angelic...

Megan G.

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Adriana C.


Lehi, UT

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Poppins Looking For Extra Special Grandkids To Spend Time With.

Hi , I really love spending time with children. I raised nine children myself, 5 bio 4 adopted from China and I fostered four others. I have really enjoyed working with children with special needs of all kinds. I have advocated for children in China with down syndrome to be adopted. My cousin's daughter also was born with Down...
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Lizzy G.


American Fork, UT

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm 24 years old and the oldest of 7! I've been nannying professionally for the past 6 years. I love spending time with my siblings and have always been a super nurturing and caring person. My youngest brother has Down syndrome, so I have a lot of experience with children that have special needs.
Lizzy can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Kennedi L.


Provo, UT

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Kennedi The Caregiver!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been taking care of kids since I was born! I am from Texas, I am one of seven girls, and I'm great with kids. I am CPR and First Aid Certified, and currently studying to become a nurse. I have two younger sisters with special needs, and am very familiar and comfortable with caring for children with special needs. I am...
Kennedi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kennedi is an excellent caregiver. We hired her to provide companionship for my mother who has Alzheimer's and who is very sensitive about needing someone to "take care of her". Kennedi created a loving, authentic relationship with her, making my mother feel like...

Amy L.

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Elaina A.


Provo, UT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

l have cared for children from ages 0-15, with up to eight children in my care at a time! Along with my experience caring for many ages, I have also cared for children with many abilities including; foster children, children with special needs ( down syndrome, speech disabilities, and autism) and am excited to meet the needs and...
Elaina can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I knew I loved Elaina from our first interview. She was professional and had great confidence. I knew these qualities would allow me to feel secure in leaving my children alone in her care. She also mentioned that she'd been babysitting for quite sometime and has...

Serissa P.

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Stefanie S.


Vineyard, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver And Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Stefanie, a native of Arizona. I come from a big family that consists of 7 brothers and 4 sisters. One of my brothers is physically and mentally disabled which led me into a career in special education. I attended Arizona State University graduating with honors in Special and Elementary Education. I went on to...
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Ashley D.


American Fork, UT

$26/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a California native now living in Utah! Growing up I had a very special relationship with a babysitter who I looked up to. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful influence as a nanny. My child care experience ranges from helping special needs kids, newborns all the way to young adults. I find such joy being a...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has worked for our family on and off for the last few years. My kids love her! She is hard working and thorough and I completely trust her. If she is available hire her. You won’t be sorry. "

Care member

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Sarah H.


Lehi, UT

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to help with meal preparation, medication prompting, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, and companion care. I like caring for seniors and persons with special needs because I feel they need our help and understanding more...
Sarah can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarah took care of my mom with dementia. She would help her shower and get her breakfast every morning. She made sure she took her meds. Sarah was always patient and kind with my mom. I also loved how responsive Sarah was through text messages when I needed to...

Care member

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Brooklyn B.


Provo, UT

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Returned Missionary, Oldest Of 9 Kids, Fun And Happy!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a nurturing and experienced caregiver with a deep passion for helping children thrive. What drives me is the joy of witnessing their growth, both intellectually and emotionally. With over five years of experience, I've had the privilege of caring for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens. I believe in creating a...
Brooklyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Brooklyn has been our regular nanny for four months. My two kids love her! She is proactive with communication and does a lot of fun activities with the kids without any direction from me. She has made us cinnamon rolls, created a scavenger hunt around the...

Care member

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Taylee F.


Lindon, UT

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Daycare Worker(CPR Certified And EMR Certified ) Loves Sports And Playing With The Kids

Background: I am currently working on getting my degree in Child development to start my own daycare or become a teacher and coach. I work at the Summit gym in the daycare part-time and I LOVE IT. I grew up having foster siblings who were handicap as well as Down syndrome, I also took many peer tutoring classes in high school to...
Taylee can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I was lucky and ended up interviewing several fantastic candidates, which made hiring a very difficult decision. Taylee was responsive and prompt, great with the kids and seemed very responsible. She has a lot of great experience and I was very impressed with her...

Holly D.

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Ratings for Orem, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Orem, UT are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.