Compare top special needs caregivers
Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Sandy, UT
We have 60 special needs caregivers in Sandy, UT! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
Find special needs caregivers in Sandy, UT that you’ll love
60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sandy, UT
The average rate is $15/hr as of June 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Sandy, UT
Luke L.
Sandy, UT
$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp
Background Check
Hello! My name is Luke! I've been working with kids for quite a bit now! In my senior year of high school, I was a special needs peer tutor for most of the school day. After I graduated I was offered a job as an assistant teacher for the classroom I tutored in. I worked there for a 2 years and now I manage a Scuba Shop. I'm...
Background Check
Hello my name is Samantha! I have 3+ years of experience. I worked at a preschool for kids with special needs for 3 years and I still substitute there weekly because I loved it so much. I have a lot of babysitting experience with all different ages! I would love to help with cleaning and of course playing with your child & I...
Brynna C.
Sandy, UT
$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp
Background Check
Hi, I'm Brynna! I love kids and I'm working on becoming a doula so that I can help women in one of the most important moments of their life- giving birth! I have always loved watching children and I can't wait to have a family of my own one day. The past few months I have worked at a daycare, so I'm very comfortable with all...
Isabelle P.
Sandy, UT
$18-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
Background Check
My name is Isabelle , I am 21 years old and recently graduated from BYU Hawaii with a bachelors in communications. I have about 8 years of child care experience. I started babysitting when I was around 12 years old. I am also a trained swim lessons instructor and taught lessons for about 6 years. I love hanging out with kids and...
Gabby T.
Sandy, UT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Background Check
Hi there!! I'd love to help!
I grew up as one of 7, and have always enjoyed being around lots of kids! I have 2 sisters with special needs that have also had many medical issues, and am used to being aware and taking care of special needs.
I love being with people and being active!! I'd like to consider myself as outgoing,...
AS
Anne S.
Sandy, UT
$15-20/hr
Background Check
I have taken care of an Autistic man age 40 for a lot of years, I take care of him every year for 2 to 3 wks when his parents go out of town. I nannied him from when he was a baby, they moved to Phoenix and they fly me into take care of him every year. He has never spoken and needs help bathing and changing
Background Check
Hello! My name is Gracie. I have been babysitting ever since I was 11 years old. I have a sister with down syndrome, and have volunteered as a tutor for kids with special needs during my middle and high school years before. I've worked at a daycare where I've also been around many kids with special needs. 19 years and counting...
Background Check
I have been babysitting ever since I was 11 years old. I have a sister with down syndrome, and have volunteered as a tutor for kids with special needs during my middle and high school years before.
I've also worked at a daycare for a little over a year, and have lots of experience from there!
I have 3 dogs back home and I am...
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I have spent years working with children as a para professional, specifically focused on children with special needs. I have 10 nieces and nephews ranging from ages 2 months- 12 years and they are my best friends!
5.0
"Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children....
Reviewed by Leah M.
Jada B.
West Jordan, UT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Background Check
I have many year of experience babysitting all ages. I am comfortable with all ages. I love kids so much I'm studying childhood development in college! I am very flexible and have a car if needed. I do behavioral therapy with kids who have special needs and have been doing this for the past 4 years!
5.0
"Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home."
Reviewed by Jennette B.
Emily W.
Draper, UT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am currently only looking for one time jobs.
I have 8 years of professional child care experience which includes a day care, preschool, and private nanny jobs. I have cared for kids of all ages including newborns, twins, and special needs children. I love watching kids develop new skills and grow as little beings. I am more...
5.0
"Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes...
Reviewed by Sierra H.
5.0
(2)
Background Check
*NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR 2023 SUMMER*
WELCOME! My name is Josie and I'm currently a high school English teacher looking for a summer job.
I have volunteered at various schools in the Salt Lake Valley and have experience in working with children with special needs. My qualifications include: four years of paid nannying...
5.0
"Josie has been my student at Salt Lake Community College for the past year. She is highly intelligent and well-spoken. She is very personable and is extremely competent. She is an education major and is...
Reviewed by Dale S.
Kt C.
Salt Lake City, UT
$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp
Looking To Be A Sitter, Nanny Or Whatever You Need Me As And Change Your Life!
5.0
(1)
Background Check
I am KT! I am 23 years old! I absolutely love people, kids, teens and special needs individuals. I have worked with special needs individuals for the last 5 years and I also have done a lot of nannying, babysitting and helping out with my nieces and nephews. I want to make an impact on people and help out busy parents in the...
5.0
"Katie cared for my son greatly. She treated him like a person and treated him with respect. My son is autistic and non-verbal but Katie found ways to engage and interact with him to find fun things to do...
Reviewed by Jenny F.
5.0
(5)
Background Check
I have a LIFE time of experience creating a safe and nurturing nest for my children. I'm known for my tolerance, patience, and understanding. I'm able to help with special needs children. One-on-one preschool is amazing for a real start, and Im a good teacher :) As a mother of 7, you can trust me with your newborn. I'm looking...
5.0
"Mrs. Deborah is amazing. She's been taking care of our toddler and newborn with the greatest ease and patience. She's made every effort to accommodate the routines we had already set, and follow all the little...
Reviewed by Tiffany R.
4.9
(8)
Background Check
I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Psychology with an emphasis on forensics and a minor in Theology. I had the opportunity to work as a Kindergarten teacher assistant for a year.
(2019-2020) I helped teach writing, phonics, social studies, science, computer, and kindergarten math. I was given experience with...
5.0
"Aleah was amazing, very accommodating, and attentive to both kids. My daughter LOVED her time with her!"
Reviewed by Chontell C.
5.0
(3)
Background Check
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...
5.0
"Kevin is the best. He does so well with my son. He gets on the floor with him. Joins him in his activities. Even takes him to the potty... Then the biggest worry to me is that I typically worry about leaving my...
Reviewed by Gina B.
Rachel W.
Salt Lake City, UT
$20-37/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hi! I am 25 I currently work for U. S.
Ski & Snowboard. I have been babysitting/nannying for around 10 years. I have watched newborns, triplets, special needs kids and everything in between. I have babysat, nannied, tutored and given swim lessons. I have my own transportation if needed and I am CPR and First Aid certified.
5.0
"Rachel is a compassionate, kind, patient, hardworking individual. I have known her for 10 years and have never witnessed anything less. "
Reviewed by Hiea K.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
" 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...
5.0
"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 trustworthy. Rachel is always willing to go the extra mile to get...
Reviewed by Cori H.
5.0
(1)
Background Check
Hello! I am a former full-time private school kindergarten teacher looking for part-time work to supplement my current part-time nanny job. I am specifically looking for a position for Wednesday's only.
I have been working with children in many different capacities for the last 10 years, including infants and children with...
5.0
"If I could I would give Aly 100 stars! She is such a darling girl who goes above and beyond!! She is sweet, fun, dependable, hardworking, and consistent. I am SO happy we have Aly to work with us. We look...
Reviewed by Lindsey P.
Kyra P.
South Jordan, UT
$25/hr • 6 yrs exp
4.5
(2)
Background Check
Hi, I'm Kyra probably the most fun, energetic and positive person ever! I also adore kids of course, I have been surrounded by kids for as long as I know. Growing up in a family of 11 has definitely taught me a lot. I have also been a nanny to many families! I am currently a live-in nanny to 4 kids (1, 4, 7 and 8). In high...
5.0
"My kids love Kyra. She is punctual and usually leaves the house cleaner than when she arrived. I trust her completely. She has even watched my kids overnight."
Reviewed by Becca H.
Showing 21 - 40 of 60
Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sandy, UT
Kristina M.
5.0
Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children. She is honest , hard working and dependable .
- Leah M.
Jada B.
5.0
Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home.
- Jennette B.
Emily W.
5.0
Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was trustworthy, flexible, and kind. She...
- Sierra H.
Josie R.
5.0
Josie is very attentive, polite, and thorough. She's helpful and adaptable.
- Eric B.
Kt C.
5.0
Katie cared for my son greatly. She treated him like a person and treated him with respect. My son is autistic and non-verbal but Katie found ways to engage and interact with him to find fun things to do together that he enjoyed. I was sorry when we moved and couldn't take Katie with us. She worked...
- Jenny F.
Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services
Special Needs Caregiver Articles
6 tips for talking about Pride month and LGBTQ+ rights with kids
May 18th, 2023 Any time is a good time to talk to kids about what it means to be lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and/or questioning (LGBTQ+), but June is an esp... Read more
Gender creative parenting: What is it and is it right for you?
July 29th, 2022 If you’ve ever bought a dollhouse for your son, or allowed your daughter to play football, you’ve participated to some degree in gender creative parenting, ... Read more
Is my child transgender? What experts say parents need to know
June 30th, 2020 Approximately 1.4% of kids aged 13-17 in the U.S. identify as transgender, according to ... Read more
The swimming pool is not a bath substitute this summer — sorry, parents!
May 10th, 2023 For families, the swimming pool meets a lot of different needs during the summer. It’s a cool spot for kids to seek refuge on sweltering days, a self-contai... Read more
10 nonbinary parent names and the stories behind them
May 28th, 2023 Adopting a new name, pronouns and gender-neutral terms are often a critical step in a nonbinary person’s journey of self-acceptance and coming out, says ... Read more
Ratings for Sandy, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Sandy, UT are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.