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Taysha H.

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

Sandy, UT

4.5(1)
from
$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
I am a 24-year-old momma to a beautiful and brilliant 4-year-old boy with autism and special needs, together we have faced many challenges, and he has helped me learn how to care for babies of all types of abilities and understand different ways of thinking and seeing the world. I have years of experience working both directly...

Kimberly Y. says "Taysha has been watching my two girls since they were babies, she is patient, loving, fun, dependable, and I couldn't ask for anyone better to watch my...

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Becki B.

20+ Years Of Experience As A Caregiver

West Valley City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Personal care
visiting physician
I have been providing care for individuals with special needs for over 20 years, 17 of those have been with the same agency. I have provided daily care for elderly, but the bulk of my experience has been working with individuals with Autism, other disabilities and disorders, and/or mental illness. I am certified as a FA/CPR...

Lisa B. says "Becki is one of the most patient and caring people I have ever known! Many years ago I supervised Becki as her boss working in a group home supporting...

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Rheanna H.

Fun And Youthful Nanny!

West Valley City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi! I was a nanny of 2 kids for a while, I regularly baby sit my niece with special needs, and watched my nephew every week day for his first year here on earth. I learned early on that my passion lies with children and since then I've gotten CPR certified and have been looking into classes that would help further my knowledge...

Joe F. says "We hired Rheanna to watch our daughters on more than one occasion. She was great with our little girls. We would definitely hire her again in the future."

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Corrinne C.

Riverton, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Corrinne! I'm a CPR/first aid certified nanny. I absolutely love kids! I have five years of experience working with all different ages of kids. I have experience working with special needs, and also have been a household manager. I have a reliable car and a clean driving record. I love playing, crafts, and hanging...

Anna B. says "Corrinne did a great job! She is clearly experienced. My 8 month old is a handful and was patient, attentive and kind. I highly recommend her and will...

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Danika J.

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Riverton, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a 28-year-old mother of 3 kids, my two daughters are 5 & 6 and my bonus son is 7. We are a very creative artistic family. My husband is w tattoo artist and I have been in dance, cheer and gymnastics, as well as took art classes in school. In school I always had interest in working with kids. I took child development, early...

Shannon E. says "I'm the mommy of the family Danika refers to in her bio. Danika was by far my best nanny. She was always on time and had a great attitude. She always did...

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Kristin M.

Experienced Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

4.9(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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...

Care Member says "Kristin is a fantastic caregiver and our 3 year old son absolutely loved her! She is extremely hands on, fun, and attentive. Kristin did a great job...

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Ashton F.

Love People

Herriman, UT

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi my name is Ashton Just to tell you a little bit about myself, I am 33 years old, I love being out doors, going on adventures and animals. I love sports and played soccer most my life, I love ALL things creative, and enjoy creating scavenger hunts for the kids that I watch. One of my favorite things about children is watching...

Amanda B. says "Ashton is an absolutely fantastic, professional nanny. We have used her extensively with our two toddlers and would immediately hire her full time if we...

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Giovana M.

West Valley City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I've been caring for kids since I was 21 and there's no better job. My passion is fostering their growth and development, and I'm excited about having a positive impact on their lives. I have 10 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. With my First Aid Training and CPR Training, you can...

Care Member says "Giovana is wonderful. She adapted to my special needs little one as we found more or different care that was needed. She's not afraid to learn new...

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Casandra E.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
My name is Cassie !! I am currently enrolled in the Occupational Therapy Assistant program at Salt Lake Community College. I worked with Salt Lake School District for 2 years as a paraprofessional. I was in a preschool class with children ages 3-5. As a paraprofessional I assisted in lesson planning, snack preparation, teaching,...

Teresa N. says "Cassie was an excellent caretaker for our two young children. She was always on time, professional, and reliable. She was our daughter's favorite...

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Amanda C.

Sandy, UT

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
I have 5 years of experience. I came to the U. S. through an au pair exchange program and worked with a family for 2. 5 years. After that, I worked as a nanny for three other families. With the most recent family, I worked for 1. 5 years. I have extensive experience, including working with children with special needs, such as...

Kayli W. says "Amanda is very sweet and the kids seemed to have fun with her. She was dependable and communicated early when she was ill and unable to make it. She would...

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Michelle P.

Salt Lake City, UT

4.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi there! I'm a compassionate and dependable caregiver with 20+ years of experience in childcare, senior care, and special needs support. I've worked as a full-time nanny for several families and as a cognitive skills trainer, helping children strengthen focus, memory, and learning abilities. I'm also a substitute teacher,...

Katie T. says "Michelle has been a very reliable and competent babysitter for our family. She does well working with our infant as well as our three year old. I would...

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Daniele C.

Nanny

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
travel
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Hi! I'm Brazilian I have over 16 years experience with children. Experience: newborns to teenagers 2 newborns at the same time Toddlers 4 children at the same time Special needs Down's syndrome Severe allergies Minor Autism Sleep training Encourage crawling, walking, talking, expressing yourself, using the potty. Teach...

Kilby M. says "Danny worked for us for 7 months taking care of our infant son. She was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, never called in sick and...

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Kaitlyn F.

Babysitter/ Care Giver

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a special education teacher! I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and enjoy spending my time helping out families! I am very organized, punctual, and responsible. I have experience working with all ages, both those with and without special needs! I'm very passionate about my job as a special...

Jennifer F. says "Kaitlyn is so passionate about children on all spectrum's! She has the biggest heart and any one would be lucky to have her!"

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Violet R.

Riverton, UT

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
Hello, I'm Violet. I'm happy you came across my page. I love kids! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I grew up in a large family - so I was always around children. I also worked as a substitute preschool teacher. I can do fun activities with them, help with homework, as well as tidying up. Pick ups and...

Care Member says "Violet has been a life saver for us! We’ve worked with her for 2 years and she’s always been super reliable and flexible when we’ve needed to adjust...

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Jamie R.

Personal Care Attendant Looking For Full Time, Available For Companionship, Light Housekeeping Etc.

West Valley City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
hospice services
meal prep
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
I have been a caregiver/companion for several years, I have worked with special needs adults, also have experience with dementia. I usually attend to personal care and medication reminders, also meal preparation and light housekeeping I am used to working 12 hour days if I m needed, I also have a small service dog that has...

Care Member says "A truly caring individual that likes to bring out the best in her clients while helping them feel as comfortable as possible. Loves her job and it...

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Kaitlyn F.

Salt Lake City, UT

5.0(1)
from
$26/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn, a special education teacher from KS! I now teach in North Salt Lake at an Autism Charter school! I have experience with diverse learning needs and learning disabilities including Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Other...

Eileen S. says "Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!"

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Sela Mounga T.

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$17/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
meal prep
Big sister of seven with experience caring for kids of all ages, including those with special needs.
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Libbie C.

Herriman, UT

from
$10/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
I've always loved kids. I've been babysitting for the same cute family for the last 6 years, and was able to nanny for them part time 2 summers ago. They have 3 kids and I had a very busy summer! Their little girl loved choosing fancy hairstyles for me to do on her. Last summer I nannied for a family with 3 little boys, ages...
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Mccall H.

A Hand To Hold

Draper, UT

from
$20/hr
Dementia
meal prep
respite care
errands
light cleaning
+ 1 more
My greatest talent in caregiving is to meet each individual where they are in the world. I am emotionally intuitive and able to discern what people are comfortable with and how they need to be supported emotionally and logistically. I am patient and confident in my abilities to keep someone safe and don't hesitate to take action...
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Melinda B.

Salt Lake City, UT

from
$17/hr
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have been working with children for 5 years, I have experience working with children who have special needs, I currently work at a school for autistic children, I have my first aid certificate, I have my CPR certificate, I have my food handlers permit. I'm a hard worker, I'm empathetic, patient, kind, and a fast learner. I...
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  • 60 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $18.10/hr as of November 2025

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.6

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in West Jordan, UT

Special Needs Caregivers in West Jordan, UT are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Taysha H.

Taysha has been watching my two girls since they were babies, she is patient, loving, fun, dependable, and I couldn't ask for anyone better...

- Kimberly Y.

Becki B.

Becki is one of the most patient and caring people I have ever known! Many years ago I supervised Becki as her boss working in a group home...

- Lisa B.

Rheanna H.

We hired Rheanna to watch our daughters on more than one occasion. She was great with our little girls. We would definitely hire her again...

- Joe F.

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