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Hannah C.

Nanny/CNA

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hello all! I'm a U student and have experience in daycares, schools, nursing homes, and in-home nannying/care giving. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Empathy, silliness, patience, and communication are all essential when caring for a child. I love working with kids of all ages and will...

Maria W. says "Hannah is a great caregiver who connected very well with my kids-even the sometimes surly teenager loves her."

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Kind, Reliable, Active Care Giver

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Hi there! I am currently employed, but am looking to transition out of my current position and move into a position to pursue my passion- caring for others. I am hoping to nanny for 24-32 hours a week while working part time as a CNA. I've been babysitting since I was 12 years old, including 2 full-time summers as a nanny for...

Alison L. says "I would absolutely hire Elise again and so appreciated all the time she spent with my kids when they were younger. If my husband and I could hand select a...

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Fun Sitter!!

Salt Lake City, UT

4.2(1)
from
$22/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
Hi everyone, I'm Belen! I'm an originally from uruguay and currently looking for a live in position. I have years of child care experience, with five of those years being professional care by nannying, teaching preschool, and obtaining my Childhood Development Certificate. I'm very outdoorsy and down to earth and would love to...

Justin H. says "Belen has been with our family for 7+ months (so far) and I don’t know where to start praising her. Her work duties has been a combination of child care,...

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Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Throughout high school and college, I have worked with many families and children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have also worked in the mental health field with children who have behavioral issues. I moved to Salt Lake City in the summer of 2017 and worked in child welfare. I currently work at a local...

Jason S. says "Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!"

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Nanny/Childcare Provider

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Olivia. I graduated in May of 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Family, Community, and Human Development with a minor in Special Education. I am currently a full-time nanny for a family of four children between the ages of 2 to 10 in Salt Lake City. Some of my responsibilities include transportation, food prep,...

Katie G. says "Olivia has been our in-home nanny for 1 1/2 years now. In that time, she has never been late. She arrives every morning (even when the weather is bad or...

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Creative, Fun, And Experienced Nanny Open To Full/Part-Time Opportunities

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hey there! My name is Jessie. I am a creative, fun, responsible, and experienced childcare professional. I am open to either full-time or part-time positions and am looking forward to starting with a new family as soon as possible. I have 10+ years experience working with children. My experience ranges from instructing toddler...

Sarah J. says "Jessie is a fun and responsible babysitter, the perfect balance of happy, engaging, creative, and responsible. The kids always wanted her to come back but...

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Empathetic Patient CNA/Caretaker

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
2 years experience
Dementia
hospice services
personal care
respite care
Hello all! My name is Hannah and I am a CNA. I pride myself on my high quality care and my positive attitude. I have worked in nursing homes for the past two years and have taken care of anywhere from 8 to 14 patients at a time. I have cared for all kinds of special needs (both physical and mental) and was assigned to the...

Judy W. says "An excellent work ethic, with strong desire to improve and advance in her career. Very compassionate and very dependable. Highly recommend. "

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Special Needs Caregiver

Salt Lake City, UT

1.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience
I have had many years of being involved 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 special needs kids with variable needs, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Autism, seizure disorders, and many...
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Special Needs Helper

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$10/hr
I have cooked for those with special needs, and read to, exercised with and brought individuals on outings in the community.
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Special Needs Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$10/hr
5 years experience
I have a sister with Down syndrome, have volunteered and helped extensively with special Olympics, worked four school years in a life skills class as a para-educator for severe disabilities, taught high school special education in Utah for 3 years, and I am currently running and teaching the 18-21-year-old program in Rexburg,...
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Experienced With Special Needs Care

Salt Lake City, UT

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$15/hr
I have over 4 years experience working with children with special needs. Throughout high school I was actively involved in my schools special needs program making sure everyone has a friend! Through out my college career I have been able to care for teens with special needs. I feel very comfortable and equipped to be a friend...
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Special Education Teacher

Salt Lake City, UT

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I am a special education teacher. I have been teaching for 3 years and had my license to teach and a masters for 1 year. I love working with people with disabilities. Let me know if you need any other information.
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Mother Of 9 Successful Grown Children Available Now To Serve Your Every Need

Salt Lake City, UT

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$16/hr
8 years experience
Hi my name is Rebecca and I would love to help ease your mind and alleviate stress and support you. I love working with special needs. I am available immediately to fit into your life and work with you to make sure your precious special needs loved one is cared for with great patience, understanding and love. I have many...
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Salt Lake City, UT

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$13/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! I've had a lifetime of experience caring for a special needs child, as my sister has a genetic disorder called Wolf-Hirschhorn syndrome. This means she is missing part of her fourth chromosome, and she is non-verbal, needs to be fed by a g-tube, is in diapers, needs assistance walking, and has a history of seizures. I also...
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Loving Nanny/ Healthcare Provider

Salt Lake City, UT

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$13/hr
1 year experience
Hello! My name is Consuelo. I worked as a CNA ina nursing home for people with disabilities for over 6 months, and I've worked with special needs kids before as well!
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Happy Camper

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$12/hr
1 year experience
I am a full time college student! I am very energetic and positive when dealing with others, and also very gentle. I grew up with a sister who has Aspergers on the Autism spectrum and have been helping to care for her from a very young age. I have also volunteered for several programs that tend to individuals with special needs...
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Salt Lake City, UT

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Hi there, my name is Megan and I am an energetic and creative 23-year-old! I graduated from the University of Michigan in May and recently moved to NYC and am so so excited to be here! My favorite age group are toddlers and the elderly population, but I have experience with all ages. I'm looking for a full time position, and my...
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Salt Lake City, UT

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi i'm Cambria, I live in Salt Lake City. I have been nannying/babysitting for about 5 years now and caregiving to people with disabilities for a year. I started watching my little brother who is diagnosed with downsnydrome at the ripe age of 13. I enjoy spending my time with him, in fact I work at his school in his essential...
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Child Caregiver

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hey there! Welcome to my profile :) My name is Stephanie and I'm a 33 y/o professional with a Bachelors in Psychology as well as a Bachelors in Human Development & Family Studies. I have extensive experience working with a diverse range of youth in various settings, and most recently I've been working as a sitter for families...
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Part-Time Caregiver Available

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$10/hr
2 years experience
I have experience taking care of a child with Autism, and for two years that child had a feeding tube. I'm also majoring in Special Education, therefore I have all the knowledge and experience that accompanies my major. I have worked closely with Deaf children and Deaf children with autism.
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  • 154 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.29/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 154 listed special needs caregivers

Hannah C.

Hannah is a great caregiver who connected very well with my kids-even the sometimes surly teenager loves her.

- Maria W.

Elise H.

I would absolutely hire Elise again and so appreciated all the time she spent with my kids when they were younger. If my husband and I could...

- Alison L.

Belen A.

Belen has been with our family for 7+ months (so far) and I don’t know where to start praising her. Her work duties has been a combination...

- Justin H.

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