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Melissa J.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
light cleaning
errands
live-in home care
home modification
+ 1 more
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...

Sallie B. says "I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be...

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Special Needs Provider

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 17 years hands-on training and experience working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care makes me an...
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COMPASSIONATE, PATIENT SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Hello, My name is Rebekah and I look forward to speaking with you! I have a resume/references from families that I have worked for previously. I have experience with caregiving for children/adults of all ages, as well as special needs. I would love to have a phone chat to explain my experience in detail. Please reach out to...
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Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience and a passion for working with people of all ages who have special needs. I worked most summers as a paraprofessional at the...
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Happy To Help

Shawnee, KS

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a 36-yo-female who has worked in the special needs and foster care communities for 18 years. I have also worked with elderly and dementia patients. For 10 years, I served as a probation officer for juvenile offenders in Wyandotte County. I would be honored to help with your loved one's needs and to make your/their...
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Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I'd describe my personality as hardworking, calm and funny I like caring for people with special needs because it is so very rewarding and fun. I love seeing positive results after working with children I'm looking for a job that allows me to use the tools I have learned over the years to help care for children. I find great...
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Skilled And Supportive Caregiver

Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I've worked with kids, teens, and young adults ages 2 to 21 in special education settings for over 10 years. Most of my experience is at the middle school level, supporting individuals with a variety of cognitive, developmental, and medical needs. I'm an RBT and CPR certified, and I'm comfortable with everything from behavior...
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Mom Of 1 With Experience In Childcare And Special Needs Care.

Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
8 years experience
Meal prep
Hi, my name is Brianna. I am a registered behavior technician in Manhattan looking to babysit some in the evenings and eventually nanny or babysit regularly during the day.
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Stay At Home Mom Of 2

Shawnee, KS

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm a sahm of 2 boys. I've been an Aquatics Manager for 5+ years. I teach swimming lessons and have access to a pool this summer! In the past I have worked with teens with special needs, and coached an adult special Olympics swim team! I love children, love arts and crafts. I can come to you or you can come to me. We do have...
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Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background.

Shawnee, KS

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$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience babysitting children from 2 months old to high schoolers. I also have years of experience and a passion for working with...
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Caregiver For All Ages

Shawnee, KS

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
Oldest sister of 5, fun loving nanny for 7 including special needs, teaching in middle and high school classrooms - I have all kinds of experience with children of all ages! I would love to spend time with your little people and give you peace of mind while you are away!
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Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hi! My name is Ava, I'm a 19-year-old college student with over 3 years of experience babysitting. Including experience caring for children with special needs. I'm looking to help out families who need the extra hands this summer!
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Part Time Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
I have experience with all age groups, from newborns to 13-year-olds. I have no problem with kids who have special needs. I love outdoor activities, as well as board games and other various activities.
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Shawnee, KS

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi my name is Joscelyn, I have 3 almost years in paid childcare experience. Primarily my experience comes from caregiving for special needs individuals. I've always had passion for making sure parents get the break they deserve. In terms of needs I know that varies a lot family to family. With this said I am definitely open to...
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Shawnee, KS

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$20/hr
Errands
meal prep
Hello! I have considerable experience taking care of special needs and medications. I am reliable and responsible. Please let me know how I can help!
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Carpooling
light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm 18 years old and Im graduating high school in may and I also have my CNA which I've been working as for a year. I have 3 nephews and 3 Nieces and I've watched them since they were born. I've also work as a Childcare provider for children ages 6 months to 12 years. I'm great with kids and a very outgoing and have a spunky...
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Goofy, Caring Nanny

Shawnee, KS

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$22/hr
4 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience from babysitting to teacher education courses. I even worked at a daycare and am currently majoring in Elementary Education. I work have worked with kids all the way from infants to 12 years old. I also work great with special needs children too as I am planning on becoming a special needs teacher. I...
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Lenexa, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
My name's Brittany & I graduated from SJSU May '18 w/ a BA in Child & Adolescent Development.. Along w/ previous nannying I interned @ 4 elementary schools & taught 1st&2nd grade, special needs preschool, 4th/5th special needs, & middle school special needs. I also volunteered for CHAC'S FIRST 5 working w/ children ages 1-5. I...

Ashley D. says "She is very friendly and my children loved her! Being a first time user of Care.com I was uneasy at first about leaving my children with someone I didn't...

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Seeking Temporary Placement Until April 18th

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
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Babysitter

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I am an experienced Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would...

Care Member says "Caring, reliable and nice. The first day she worked for us, my kids asked when is she coming back, which shows a lot about her kindness!"

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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.59/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Shawnee, KS

Special Needs Caregivers in Shawnee, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Melissa J.

I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry...

- Sallie B.

Brittany W.

She is very friendly and my children loved her! Being a first time user of Care.com I was uneasy at first about leaving my children with...

- Ashley D.

Emily M.

Caring, reliable and nice. The first day she worked for us, my kids asked when is she coming back, which shows a lot about her kindness!

- Care member

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