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Special needs adult care in American Fork, UT

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Anna D.


American Fork, UT

$16-50/hr2 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny (Specializing In Children With Special Needs)

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I am a college student looking for a summer job nannying or doing respite care. I have had extensive experience caring for children and teens with special needs, working most with kids with downs syndrome and autism. I also have past experience in tutoring and housekeeping.
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Elizabeth P.


American Fork, UT

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Nanny

My name is Elizabeth and I am 26 years old. I truly have a passion working with children and have a calling for working with children with special needs. I am extremely passionate and caring care giver that will love and teach your little one. I am experienced working in special needs and am comfortable with most situations....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! My name is Riley, I have my CNA and I have 6+ years with caregiving, nannying, etc. I have helped all kinds of people with different needs. From kids with special needs to elderly with dementia that need much assistance. I am a very patient and friendly person and I genuinely enjoy helping people.
Riley can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Hi I am Kennedy! I was a volunteer helping adults with special needs every Thursday for 3 years. I was a caregiver for toddlers for two years and then started working with children with special needs. I am currently a caregiver to a young woman with cerebral palsy. I have experience with feeding (both through a tube and through...
Kennedy can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
Hello! I am a college student who has experience volunteering with individuals seeking geriatric care. I have worked with adults with special needs multiple times and am comfortable with any needs I might need to help with (cooking, meditation management, bathing and self hygiene, ect.). I have had experience working with all...
Anna can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning & more
I started working with individuals with disabilities when I was a junior in high school as a peer tutor in the life skills classroom at my school. Those experiences I had made such an impact on me that I then decided I wanted to work in special education and decided to major in Severe and Birth to Age 5 Special Education. I have...
When I was in high school I was a part of the buddy club so I ate lunch with all the special needs kids and we had a prom for them and it was so fun and then I have an autistic cousin that I am close with.
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Amanda L.


American Fork, UT

$20-26/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

I worked as a registered behavior technician for about a year. I worked with individuals with autism spectrum disorder ages 1-13 doing applied behavior analysis. I also helped these individuals learn independently living skills, potty training, preschool, and social skills.
I have worked as a para educator for 3 years and I love it! I am very patient and dependable. I'd describe my personality as kind, caring, patient I like caring for people with special needs because I have a lot of experience with it. I started caring for people with special needs when I started working as a para educator 3...
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Christina S.


American Fork, UT

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Full Time Summer Caregiver!

I work at Dan W. Peterson School during the school year! I work with kids who have severe special needs from ages 10-14! My responsibilities at that job include, diapering, feeding and helping the teacher with whatever she needs! I love my job but just need a summer job while school isn't in session!
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Michn M.


American Fork, UT

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Wants To Help You Care For Your Loved Ones

I am a 51-year-old mother of 8 nearly grown children and grandma to one. I have 30 years experience as an RN working as a pediatric private duty home care nurse, caring for medically fragile children. Due to medical issues due to an auto accident, I'm unable to continue to work in my chosen field, but miss my job providing love...
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Misha S.


American Fork, UT

$14-20/hr

Summer Help Available

I have a BS from BYU in FCS Ed. & completed coursework in areas such as Teaching Students w/ Disabilities, Child & Adolescent Development, & Teaching Preschool using DAP. I'm inspired by brother, who has a rare seizure disorder (Lennox Gastaut Syndrome) resulting in cognitive developmental delays. I LOVE spending time with him....
I'm positive, driven, and up to any challenge! I worked with disabled adults after graduating from high school and found that it is something I really love. I am adaptable and quickly pick things up. I recently returned home from religious missionary service in South Korea and am looking for a job until school starts up again....
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Amber L.


American Fork, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

My Experience.

I have 10 + years of experience in the care giving industry! To working with individuals with disabilities and working in assisted living nursing homes! I value my work and knowledge, having common sense and care when it comes to caring for someone's family member! It is important to me that they receive the best care possible!...
Amber can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Lauren H.


Draper, UT

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Home Health Aid

5.0

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Hi I'm Lauren. I have over 20 compassionate years of helping people. I'm a certified home health Aide. I do medication management. I do hospice care, specialize with Alzheimer's /dementia, Parkinson's and ALS. I also am experienced in working with special needs adults and children. I have some medical background and have a-lot...
Lauren can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, home modification & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Lauren helped with my mom when she had Alzheimer's. She's very pleasant to be around, a cheerful Disposition. She was always ontime, helped with any medical needs. My mom was very fond of her. "

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Sarah H.


Lehi, UT

$25/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to help with meal preparation, medication prompting, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, and companion care. I like caring for seniors and persons with special needs because I feel they need our help and understanding more...
Sarah can also help with: Personal care, respite care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarah is fantastic and has treated our mom as her own family!! Pleased beyond words."

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Ilaisaane P.


Orem, UT

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Helper

I have experience taking care of those with special needs. About 7 years ago, I was able to join a class as a special needs assistant. I worked closely with teachers who were able to teach me how to listen, be patient and learn from those I was serving. Since then, I have enjoyed working with those of special need.
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Adriana C.


Lehi, UT

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Poppins Looking For Extra Special Grandkids To Spend Time With.

Hi , I really love spending time with children. I raised nine children myself, 5 bio 4 adopted from China and I fostered four others. I have really enjoyed working with children with special needs of all kinds. I have advocated for children in China with down syndrome to be adopted. My cousin's daughter also was born with Down...
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Seini T.


Lehi, UT

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

I am a full time mom just looking for extra income to help out with my family. I have cared for individuals with special needs and seniors who need extra care(even those with little to no mobility). I have experience of more than 7 years and I give the best care expected of me. I make sure I meet/exceed your expectations and...
Seini can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, dementia, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Seini was one of our caretakers for my 89 yr old mom who recently passed away. She is kind, competent and very patient. Mom had mobility issues and dementia. "

Kenneth D.

Hi I'm kennedy! I haven't been paid to work with special needs but I did peer tutor all throughout high school and middle school. my ex boyfriends step sister loved me and she had a couple disorders, I was with her the majority of time I was over there. I helped give her baths and feed. she was so sweet and I love being the one...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in American Fork, UT

Lauren H.

5.0

Lauren has a heart of gold and really loves working with Seniors. I've know Lauren now for at least 20 years and there are so many things to admire about her and one of them is her unbelievable patience and genuine love for all those people she works for. She truly is an amazing person and I mean...

- vicki G.

Sarah H.

5.0

Sarah took care of my mom with dementia. She would help her shower and get her breakfast every morning. She made sure she took her meds. Sarah was always patient and kind with my mom. I also loved how responsive Sarah was through text messages when I needed to check in a see how the morning was...

- Care member

Seini T.

5.0

Seini was one of our caretakers for my 89 yr old mom who recently passed away. She is kind, competent and very patient. Mom had mobility issues and dementia.

- Kenneth D.

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