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Sydney P.

Special Education Teacher Available For Multiple Needs

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have my Masters in Special Education & worked as a Special Education Teacher. & High School English teacher. I have a current Utah K-12 mild/moderate special education teaching license, and have worked in the past with children in in-patient care for all needs. I am looking for part time hours to help care for, tutor, assist...
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Suzanne L.

Fun Special Education Teacher

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience
After nearly five years in Talent Acquisition/HR, I have decided to move on. I am currently employed as the Office Manager on a part-time basis at a small environmental advocacy nonprofit. I have taught in public and private schools in NY, UT and the Middle East. My most recent experience working with children has been as a...
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Kevin D.

Occasional/Weekend Behavior Professional

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
I am very responsible, reliable, and keep the commitments I make. I have the ability to manage very difficult behaviors (aggression/elopement) effectively by using positive behavior supports. I am a BCBA and I especially enjoy taking children out into the community whom others may find too challenging to manage safely. I can...

Kat G. says "Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable."

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Jonathan F.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been a caretaker since 2015, working with individuals with special needs. From 2012 to 2019, I also worked as a paraprofessional , supporting students during the school year while caretaking during the summers. Working with special needs has always been my passion., After 2019, I transitioned to full-time caregiving, a...

Laura H. says "Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only...

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Kaitlyn F.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn, a special education teacher from KS! I now teach in North Salt Lake at an Autism Charter school! I have experience with diverse learning needs and learning disabilities including Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Other...

Eileen S. says "Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!"

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Moeata S.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$14/hr
10 years experience
I had experience of over 10 yrs taking care elderly patients addition to that all that I mark for my experience.. I treat them with love and care I have experience with elderly care with Alzheimer's and anxiety and depression and many more

Care Member says "Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her....

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Hannah C.

Certified Nursing Assistant And Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello all! I'm a fulltime student, married, and need a part time. I have experience in daycares, schools, the medical field, and in-home nannying/caregiving. My last gig was as a Behavior Technician at a charter school and I'm educated in ABA therapy. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Single...
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Nicole D.

Experienced Special Needs & Home Care Specialist And Contracted Nanny/Sitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
I am a Ph. D. student at the U of U and mother to a teenage daughter, with 7 years. of experience as a nanny/sitter, and 9 years working with the elderly. I have many years of experience caring for children, pets, and people with varying disabilities. I have extensive training in dealing with the home care industry and have...

Nicole T. says "Nicole has been working for us part-time for a month now and my kids love her! She is on-time and jumps right in. She plays with the kids, feeds them...

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Kathleen P.

Pre-medical College Student Who Loves Kids Looking To Make Some Extra Money!

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
I am a sophomore at the University of Utah studying biology on the pre-medical track! I'm looking to make some extra money! I have my Certified Nursing Assistant license and am CPR certified. I have experience caring for children of all ages and love to do crafts, play board games, play sports, and more. I have experience caring...

Care Member says "Kate is responsible and personable. My two kids loved interacting with her and they really enjoyed her playfulness."

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Molly T.

Experienced & Professional Nanny/Household Manager

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Part-Time Nanny Available - Starting August Hi families! My name is Molly and I'm a 28-year-old nanny! I'm moving back to Utah this August to attend UVU and am currently looking for a part-time nanny position. I'll be available Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, starting in August. I bring 9+ years of childcare experience,...

Allison S. says "Molly was so great with my three kids! She made healthy meals, picked up groceries, did cleaning around the house. She also was so good at tutoring and...

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Noor A.

Child care

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(0)
from
$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
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Consuelo V.

Part-time Fun Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Consuelo. I am a student at the UofU in Anthropology. I am also a dog groomer :). I've been taking care of kids since I reached adolescence. I continued that path until today, expanding my knowledge and experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preadolescent! I know how to handle any...

Jenna A. says "Consuelo is wonderful! She took care of my 5 month old all day while my husband and I worked. She's kind, playful and attentive"

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Rachel M.

Part-Time Caregiver Or Occasional Babysitter

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. "Albert Einstein." I'm Rachel, I love this quote by Albert Einstein, and as a teacher I want to be able to recognize when a student is a fish and not judge them as a monkey. I completed my...

Cori H. says "I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable and...

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Geovana F.

Lovely Babysitter For You Children! I Will Do My Best To Help You

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Energetic and compassionate babysitter with 3+ years of experience in providing exceptional care to children of various ages. Skilled in creating engaging activities, and ensuring safety. I have CPR certificate I'd describe my personality as creative, gentle and funny I like working with kids because they teach me a lot...

Care Member says "Geovana was wonderful! She was so caring and knew exactly what to do with our infant. We felt at ease leaving her with Geovana and will definitely use...

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Kaitlyn F.

Babysitter/ Care Giver

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a special education teacher! I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and enjoy spending my time helping out families! I am very organized, punctual, and responsible. I have experience working with all ages, both those with and without special needs! I'm very passionate about my job as a special...

Jennifer F. says "Kaitlyn is so passionate about children on all spectrum's! She has the biggest heart and any one would be lucky to have her!"

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Chelsea R.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
carpooling
I have had many years of being involved with children of all ages, including children with special needs; from working with them in school settings, to having them as friends, being a private caregiver, and raising my son with special needs. I have worked with atypical children, as well as with children with variable needs such...

Amber G. says "Chelsea did a great job, worked one full day for me. My son took right to her. She was on time and a relaxing presence in the house. Very good handling my...

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Taylor T.

Fun Sitter, Parent Helper, Great Cleaner, Helps With School!

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
Hello! I am 23 years old and have babysat, been a caregiver, and a nanny off and on for the last 6 years. I grew up taking care of my 5 younger siblings and then was a nanny for younger children. I then moved onto caregiving with DD clients. I am great with house-work, have a college degree so can help with younger kids and...

Anushka D. says "Taylor is very responsible. We feel very safe when she looks after our baby. She is punctual, dependable and a quick learner."

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Kristin M.

Experienced Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hi, my name is Kristin I'm an energetic and fun-loving caregiver and have a genuine affection for children. I am looking for either a full or part time nanny position. I have a lot of childcare experience, great reviews on care. com and can provide letters of reference. I have been a live-in nanny in New York and recently...

Care Member says "Kristin is a fantastic caregiver and our 3 year old son absolutely loved her! She is extremely hands on, fun, and attentive. Kristin did a great job...

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Daniele C.

Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Brazilian I have over 16 years experience with children. Experience: newborns to teenagers 2 newborns at the same time Toddlers 4 children at the same time Special needs Down's syndrome Severe allergies Minor Autism Sleep training Encourage crawling, walking, talking, expressing yourself, using the potty. Teach...

Kilby M. says "Danny worked for us for 7 months taking care of our infant son. She was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, never called in sick and...

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Shelley C.

Weekend And Date Night Sitter Available

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi - I am Shelley! I am available for occasional babysitting during the evenings or on weekends. Unfortunately, I am normally not available during the day as I work full time. Do you need a sitter for a date night, wedding, or ski outing? I would love to help. Here's a little about my background. I started babysitting when I...

Care Member says "Shelley is always amazing when she watches my kids. She is very responsive and is always flexible. She plays well with my kids and they love her company...

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  • 154 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.27/hr as of June 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.7

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Salt Lake City, UT

Special Needs Caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 83 reviews of the 155 listed special needs caregivers

Kevin D.

Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable.

- Kat G.

Jonathan F.

Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs...

- Laura H.

Kaitlyn F.

Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!

- Eileen S.

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