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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Jordan, UT

The average rate is $16/hr as of April 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in West Jordan, UT

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Hailey S.


West Jordan, UT

$22-25/hr6 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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5.0
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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Marissa J.


West Jordan, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Psychology Grad That Loves Kids!

5.0

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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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5.0
Marissa was my boys' favorite babysitter! She is kind, caring, creative, and fun. She was always punctual and communicated very well. She excels at creative play with kids, and is a great caregiver. Highly...

Reviewed by Emilee N.

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Kristina M.


West Jordan, UT

$18/hr8 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver

5.0

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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!

Recent review:

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.

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Mariah S.


West Jordan, UT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

4.6

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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...

Recent reviews:

5.0
Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!

Reviewed by Lexi W.

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Kai J.


West Jordan, UT

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

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As an in-home CNA, I have worked with many children and adults with special needs and disabilities including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, Hemispheres, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injuries, and muscular dystrophy, and visual impairments.
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Megan P.


West Jordan, UT

$15-25/hr1 yrs exp

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I have experience working with children and adults with different needs and diagnoses. Since high school I have volunteered and interned at different locations involving those with physical and cognitive differences. I truly enjoy working with and getting to be around those with special needs!
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Rebecca H.


West Jordan, UT

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Hello!

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Hello, I am 18 years old and not only have first hand experience with newborns, toddlers, and children above the age of 4. I also have first hand experience with helping out a down syndrome family friend of mine often when she requests my help or if she just wants someone to keep her company. I have a sister that has a learning...
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Jada B.


West Jordan, UT

$16-19/hr5 yrs exp

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I've been working with kids with special needs for many years! Right now I work at an autism center as a registered behavior technician. I love working with kids. I am very flexible and also have a car if needed!
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Mariah S.


West Jordan, UT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

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My experience in caring for special needs children started at the age of 10 years old where I had to care for my brother who has autism adhd and is epileptic. I since then have had the opportunity of caring for multiple other children with special needs and have developed a sincere love in taking care of these children and their...
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Mataya C.


West Jordan, UT

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

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I have been working with people with special needs, ages ranging from 5-30, since I was 13 years old! I started by volunteering every summer at Kauri Sue Hamilton School. I also have nannied twins for two years and nannied another little girl for a few months until they no longer needed me! I have a 1-year-old and have not been...
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Hailey S.


West Jordan, UT

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Loving Caregiver Available

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My love for caring with those with special needs started around 4 years ago when I entered high school. In my school's severe special education class I served as a peer tutor and was part of a club dedicated to helping those with special needs have the best high school experience possible. I did this for all of my high school...

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I don't have much experience special needs but totally willing to learn. I had a brother that had Asperger's & suffered from social phobia & a heart condition. I have a special needs sister who is blind & very developmental delayed. If you have access pls read my bio in child care to find out more.
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Summer H.


West Jordan, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Nanny/Babysitter

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My name is Summer . I have lived in Asheville, North Carolina for most of my life. I went to UNCW and lived in Wilmington for 4 years. I started babysitting regularly when I was 15. Since then, I have had experience with infants, toddlers, and all the way up through teenagers. I have nannied for a few families, one 6-month-old,...
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Elijah S.


West Jordan, UT

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

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I'm a stay at home father of 2, my wife works full time and I'm hoping to find a family that needs help with little ones of their own that would be okay with my kids hanging out as well! My kids are 4 and 1, they are very playful and kind. I was a special needs kindergarten aide for the better part on a school year, after which...
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Megan P.


West Jordan, UT

$26/hr6 yrs exp

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Hi there! My name is Megan, I am a Police Social Worker currently in Utah County. I have two dogs and love spending time with loved ones! I have been babysitting/nannying since high school. I have worked with children aging from 0-16yrs. I have worked with children with special needs. I enjoy spending time with kiddos and...
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Stephanie H.


West Jordan, UT

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

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I have been in the childcare/preschool for 10 years, . I spent 10 years in the childcare/preschool profession, dividing those years half and half as either a preschool teacher or an assistant director/director of a preschool and daycare facility. I have worked with children of various age groups: from infants to pre-teens. I...
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Vanessa B.


West Jordan, UT

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate/nanny CNA

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CNA and mother of 2. Experience in long term care, special needs care and rehabilitation. Looking for a family to become family with.
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Madison M.


West Jordan, UT

$13-18/hr1 yrs exp

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Hi there! I recently just graduated high school and plan to attend aesthetician school in the fall! In high school I worked part time at a daycare for about a year and a half. I have been caring for children ages 1 years old and up and have had some experience with younger. I also took a peer tutoring class in high school...
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Lynzee M.


West Jordan, UT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

The Child First And Always.

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I'm Lynzee! I'm 22 and have 10 years under my belt caring for kids. I started Nannying full time in the summers when I was out of school at age 12, ! I Nannied that family with 5 kids for 8 years, and they became my family. I went Full Time with them when I graduated High School and have countless experience with many other...
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Mataya C.


West Jordan, UT

$12-20/hr3 yrs exp

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Here's bit about me! I have done childcare for 10 years here and there. I love working with kids! Starting in 2017 I was doing respite care for people with special needs ages 5-30 years old! I also nannied twins from the time they were 2 months to almost 2-year-old. Fall 2019 (August-December) I went to Nicaragua and taught...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Jordan, UT

Hailey S.

5.0

Hailey was wonderful! Not only did she take care of our twins, she did the dishes! Not once did I ask prompt her or hint to it. She showed up on time and was very polite and respectable! I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you Hailey!

- Jeff A.

Marissa J.

5.0

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 brings out the best in everyone.

- Kathleen B.

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.

Mariah S.

5.0

Mariah is great! She was able to take our daughter quickly and with short notice. She does care from her home which was clean and had safe spaces for play time. She also provided meals and was very flexible with our weird hours needed. She has three boys that are adorable and played with our...

- Iris A.

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Ratings for West Jordan, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in West Jordan, UT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.