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Angela R.

Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...

Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...

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Paula P.

Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with autistic children. I have worked also with mentally challenged children and adults. I worked with individuals with all sorts of handicaps from mild to severe. I truly enjoy helping others and it's a passion that I desire in my heart.
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Erin M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked as a babysitter and/or nanny for 20 years with an emphasis on newborn/infant care and have a 9-year-old son. I have also taken care of multiples and children with special needs. Children are such a joy to be around and I love seeing the world through their eyes. It would be honor to be an integral part of your...

Kara A. says "Erin has been regularly watching our son since he was less than 3 months old. She is amazing and we are so blessed to have her in our lives! Erin is so...

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Talisha R.

Kansas City, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Talisha & I'm a sweet, loving, caring and outgoing person I love children, I'm a full time nanny and I work at a daycare as my second job/ babysit some of he kiddos from the daycare on the side and I help this sweet lady with disability issues on the side as well as little side jobs, it would be my pleasure to...
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Jessica H.

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
travel
+ 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...

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Jackie C.

Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...

Melissa L. says "Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

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Leslie C.

Kansas City, MO

4.6(1)
from
$20/hr
15 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Light cleaning
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...

Stephanie W. says "Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we...

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Elliott H.

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
I'm a caregiver with four years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development stems from my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, as well as caring for my sister with autism. My patience, creativity, and friendly nature allow me to connect with children...

Bridgette T. says "Elly was WONDERFUL with my baby son; he just lit up whenever she came into the room. She was always on time and flexible, and took wonderful care of J....

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Amber G.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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Brenda W.

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.

Patrick P. says "Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10...

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Stephanie M.

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Leawood, KS

5.0(0)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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Lena C.

Babysitter

Overland Park, KS

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...

Jerrod P. says "Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's...

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Lisa S.

Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

Lenexa, KS

4.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
20 + years of CARING and dependable care for your family member as well as the rest of the family. Experience working in the home as well as psych hospitals, mental health rehab facilities and physical therapy facilities. I'd rather work in the home with the person who needs help because that is where the quality care is given...

Jennifer H. says "I have been using Lisa for years. She is the kindest person you will ever meet. She is amazing. My son loves her and so do I. She is very...

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Meriam D.

Loving, Nurturing And Responsible Nanny

Leawood, KS

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 18 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I am a very enthusiastic, responsible, musical and creative former teacher! I am currently not available for childcare, only tutoring, piano lessons or pet sitting. As I do have a 18-month-old child, they would need to be able to accompany me to any job. I taught for seven years as a full time high school Spanish teacher. I am...

Rayon W. says "You won't regret it. Meriam is AMAZING!!"

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Kathryn S.

Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...

Care Member says "She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "

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Emily C.

Full Time Live Out Nanny

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hi everyone! I am looking for a full-time position. I have worked in the child care industry for 14 years. Nine years working as a nanny and five years in a preschool/daycare. Have experience with all age groups, multiples, and special needs. I love doing crafts, reading, cooking with the kids, and much much more. I have my...

Lauren W. says "She is unbelievable with my two little girls! They love her! "

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Karla M.

Kansas City, MO

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hello, my name is Karla. I am currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I do have an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working...
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Kayla K.

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 a total of 9 years in 5th, 4th, 3rd & 1st, as well as, preschool in the summers. I earned my bachelors in elementary education at KSU with a concentration in special education. I have had many years of experience with children. I started babysitting in middle school and have worked with kids...

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...

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Tiffany H.

Experienced Caregiver

Lenexa, KS

5.0(0)
from
$12/hr
Hello!! I'm Tiffany!! I graduated from the UW-La Crosse. I have worked with kids to adults with all different disabilities. I am CPR and first aid certified. I would love to talk more!
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Isabel B.

Isabel From Shawnee, KS

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
Hello! I am in a full-time office position, looking for supplemental work serving families nights and weekends. I am a hard-working, reliable, and flexible candidate ready to care for your loved one(s)! Although I have not sought a position through a site like Care. com in the past, I have much experience caring for children....

Care Member says "Isabel is amazing! She has watched my 6 year old since she was an infant and has been amazing! She is timely, responsive and responsible. "

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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

Angela R.

Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She...

- Kathie and Josh W.

Erin M.

Erin has been regularly watching our son since he was less than 3 months old. She is amazing and we are so blessed to have her in our...

- Kara A.

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.

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