Care.com logo
Child CareTutoringSenior CarePet CareHousekeeping

Find a job

Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Shawnee, KS

We have 60 special needs caregivers in Shawnee, KS! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.

Get started

All caregivers with this badge are background checked.

Hero image

Available Now in Shawnee!

Melissa J.'s Photo

Melissa J.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Shawnee, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Dementia
errands
home modification
light cleaning
live-in home care
+ 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...

See profile
Rebekah H.'s Photo

COMPASSIONATE, PATIENT SPECIAL NEEDS CAREGIVER

Shawnee, KS

from
$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...
See profile
Melissa J.'s Photo

Special Needs Provider

Shawnee, KS

from
$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...
See profile
Lillie W.'s Photo

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background

Shawnee, KS

from
$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...
See profile
Lisa B.'s Photo

Shawnee, KS

from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs in and out of the classroom. I also worked with them in the community and home-based environments. Many of my children/adults with special needs have a lot of medical issues that I help with.
See profile
Jamie B.'s Photo

Shawnee, KS

from
$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...
See profile
Megan B.'s Photo

Skilled And Supportive Caregiver

Shawnee, KS

from
$14/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...
See profile
Maria B.'s Photo

Caregiver For All Ages

Shawnee, KS

from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
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!
See profile
Ava F.'s Photo

Shawnee, KS

from
$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!
See profile
Lillie W.'s Photo

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background.

Shawnee, KS

from
$12/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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...
See profile
Jadyn C.'s Photo

Shawnee, KS

from
$20/hr
3 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I'm passionate about fostering young minds and making a positive impact on children's lives. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my knack for nurturing and caring for children. As a creative and friendly individual, I believe in fostering a nurturing environment that encourages...
See profile
Hannah R.'s Photo

Stay At Home Mom Of 2

Shawnee, KS

from
$25/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
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...
See profile
Maria B.'s Photo

Shawnee, KS

from
$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!
See profile
Lisa B.'s Photo

In Home Senior Care Helper

Shawnee, KS

from
$10/hr
1 year experience
Errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I have worked full time and part time for Senior Care Co. I give baths, make sure medications are taken on time, play games, take to the doctors, clean, cook, and more. I have done in home care for years with children and a lot of them with sick or special needs children. I leave notes in a binder I set up with how the day...
See profile
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
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...
See profile

Nanny

Shawnee, KS

from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
I have been working with children for the past 15 years. I have cared for children who have special needs. I currently work for a family with 3 small children. I have been with them for four years now.
See profile

Childcare Provider

Shawnee, KS

from
$10/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 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...
See profile
Jessica H.'s Photo

Experienced Caregiver To Children With All Different Abilities

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have been in the professional field of caregiving for the past 10 years. I began working at a day service for special needs individuals in 2014 and fell in love with caregiving. Since discovering this field, I have acquired skills including g-tube feeding, medication administration, transporting, bathing/dressing/diapering...

Natalie J. says "Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just us at our...

See profile
Kayla K.'s Photo

Experienced And Available Summer Nanny

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
I am a former teacher. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave 2022 school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Then I taught one more year (23-24) before leaving this school year to nanny and sub! I have taught 5th, 4th, 1st&3rd, as well as, preschool in the summers. I earned my bachelors in...

Sasha K. says "She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we...

See profile
Ashethia P.'s Photo

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...

Muriel G. says "Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her...

See profile

Showing 1 - 20 of 60

  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.53/hr as of July 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.

Jessica H.

Jessica was so amazing with my girl, A, at her special needs after school and summer program that I HAD to steal some of her time for just...

- Natalie J.

Kayla K.

She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very...

- Sasha K.

Special Needs Caregiver Articles

Additional Special Needs Caregiver Services