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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Sandy, UT
The average rate is $15/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
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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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Current substitute school teacher for over 10 years in the Jordan School District. Current nanny references. Lots of experience with all ages including babies. Love all children. With patience, fun, concern and caring. Mom of 5 and grandma of 9! Lots of experience with special needs children as well. Singing, music and piano....
5.0
"Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family! "
Reviewed by Janelle L.
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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...
5.0
"Hannah has been great! We would absolutely hire her again. She has done a fantastic job with our 12 y/o that requires some extra care and attention. He bonded with her easily, which is rare, and she has been...
Reviewed by Jason M.
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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....
4.9
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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...
5.0
"Kristin cares for our children for 3 days while we were in town for a business trip. She cared for them well and took them out and took initiative to meet their needs as needed. She was gentle and caring and...
Reviewed by Laura H.
Savannah P.
South Jordan, UT
$10-20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hello my name is Savannah and I am 21 yrs old! I just returned from serving a mission for my church and I am currently attending Utah Valley University. I love children. I have always had a special connection with them and they make me very happy! I have traveled to Africa and India to teach children English and I have nannied...
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"Savannah is extremely responsible, kind and compassionate. She is fun, happy and is a really hard worker. I observed her working with underprivileged kids in India, she always had great ideas to make them...
Reviewed by Allison F.
Kristen L.
Salt Lake City, UT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
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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...
5.0
"Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!"
Reviewed by Jason S.
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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,...
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"We hired Olivia to watch our 5 month old. She followed instructions for our baby's schedule and sent us updates. Very responsive! We will hire her again!"
Reviewed by Becky P.
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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...
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."
Reviewed by Rachel P.
Franell N.
Riverton, UT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi, I have 30 years experience with childcare, having raised eight children. I love kids, dogs, most animals, cooking, and gardening. I enjoy doing laundry as well.
I taught School for 10 years, I tutored, and worked with special needs children.
I am energetic and love life!
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"We love Franel! She is a very caring and kind person and is great with our two kids (toddler and infant). She has nannied for us for about 5 months now and she is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. I...
Reviewed by Cathy A.
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I have a bachelors degree in psychology, with specialization in human development & multicultural psychology. I have experience babysitting newborns - teenagers since the age of 12, at which time I underwent training programs. I've also taught dance classes for years to kids ages 4-18years old, and integrated special needs...
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"Marissa is an extremely focused individual with impeccable integrity. Her focus is outward, not inward. Her attention will be on the people under her care. She is kind, loving and very creative. Marissa...
Reviewed by Kathleen B.
Makayley R.
South Jordan, UT
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I am a reliable, fun and caring young adult who loves interacting with children of all ages. Throughout Junior High and High School I worked in the peer tutor programs with special needs kids and this is where I gained my love for working with children. After graduation, I worked at American Preparatory Academy as a 1st, 2nd and...
5.0
"My wife and I posted a nanny position and interviewed Makayley, I'm just posting as a counterpoint to the other review. We interviewed Makayley for our nanny position and she was both prompt and very engaging,...
Reviewed by Derek W.
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I started volunteering at a school for students with severe disabilities when I was 14 and fell in love. I have been teaching students with disabilities for over 19 years. I am highly qualified in ESL, middle school math, elementary content, and special education.
I love working with kids and engaging them to learn while having...
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I started babysitting as a young teen and then I worked as a care giver in a home daycare between the ages of 16-18. From 2001 I worked for 5 years in 2 day care centers in the infant room. I really enjoy working with the babies and feel very comfortable with them. People always ask me how to help calm and take care of infants...
5.0
"We hired Kathy to care for our 3 month old daughter, and it couldn't have been a better experience! Kathy is so kind and sweet and cared for our daughter as her own. She followed our schedule and guidelines,...
Reviewed by Shelby S.
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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...
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"An excellent work ethic, with strong desire to improve and advance in her career. Very compassionate and very dependable. Highly recommend. "
Reviewed by Judy W.
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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...
5.0
"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"
Reviewed by Jenna A.
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I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
5.0
"Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!"
Reviewed by Lexi W.
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I am a fun and compassionate nanny with 10 years of experience in caregiving. I have worked in pet, child, and elderly care and loved each one - but kids are my favorite! I love children and have three of my own so I truly understand how precious your little ones are and how important it is to find someone loving, responsible,...
5.0
"She babysat me when I was a kid and now she is my second mom I loved her with all my heart she is very kind and such a good babysitter. 100/10 would recommend"
Reviewed by Emily P.
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I have worked with all ages along with varying degrees of needs. I currently work with kids with adhd/autism and other brain related challenges. I have worked in special ed before and I feel comfortable working and being around anyone who needs extra help physically or mentally. I love connecting with people and serving. I am...
5.0
"Kalysa babysat our newborn for a couple of months. She is the perfect caregiver anyone would ask for and we loved having her. She quickly understood my son's schedule, routines and also helped us with household...
Reviewed by Dilip H.
Hailey S.
West Jordan, UT
$22-25/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Hailey! I'm a 22-year-old who lives in Salt Lake County. I have always enjoyed working with children and babysat all through high school. Shortly after graduating high school I became a nanny and completely fell in love with the profession! I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also have experience...
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"Hailey has babysat my little boy these last 2 years (since he was born). She is so good with him and he absolutely loves her! She has been such a big help to me as a single working mom. She goes above and...
Reviewed by Cynthia J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sandy, UT
Kim P.
5.0
Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family!
- Janelle L.
Hannah C.
5.0
Hannah is a great caregiver who connected very well with my kids-even the sometimes surly teenager loves her.
- Maria W.
Kristin M.
5.0
Kristin was a part of our family for 1.5 years. She did us an excellent job. Kristin is great with children and knows her way around the house which is a helpful trait to find in a nanny. She was always respectful and took great care of our son. Kristin watched our son grow from the age of 1...
- Mollie A.
Savannah P.
5.0
Savannah is extremely responsible, kind and compassionate. She is fun, happy and is a really hard worker. I observed her working with underprivileged kids in India, she always had great ideas to make them learn and have fun. She had a good balance off and work, the kids loved her.
- Allison F.
Kristen L.
5.0
Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!
- Jason S.
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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.