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Find special needs adult care in Olathe, KS that you’ll love

60 special needs adult care are listed in Olathe, KS

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years

Special needs adult care in Olathe, KS

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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"My almost 2 year old can be a real handful and "Miss Nay Nay" (as my lil guy called her) was AWESOME with him! Even with an infant thrown into the mix, she was a total pro! HIGHLY recommend! :D"

Jennifer B.

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Lisa S.


Lenexa, KS

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

4.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

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...
5.0
"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 professional, caring, loving. I highly recommend her for any and all of your needs."

Jennifer H.

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Michelle K.


Lenexa, KS

$27-34/hr3 yrs exp

I am an energetic 29 y/o with a passion to assist others. I love teaching and exploring nature, oil painting, cooking and volunteering my extra time for those in need through various programs such as CASA, women's shelters and animal sanctuaries. I have experience working with children with medical needs (G tubes, J tubes, trach...
5.0
"Michelle was a shining light during a very dark time for my family. My dad had a double hip replacement surgery and my mom is very sick with multiple sclerosis. We needed her for help for my mom (transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to couch, etc.) eating...

Sarah W.

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Yvonne K.


Overland Park, KS

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I Graduated as a practical nurse and am a certified nurse assist and home health aide for 11years. I have work in skilled nursing , assistant living, companion and memory care. I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I enjoy what I do .
5.0
"Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future."

Dave S.

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Sharon R L.


Overland Park, KS

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring CNA ,Hospice Aide ,with Over 25 × Yrs

Cna , Hospice Aide, Experience working with adults and kids with disabilities, 25+ yrs Patient focus empathetic, with extensive knowledge of geriatric needs Assisting a variety patients with healthcare , medical and physical care needs , Provide care and management of daily living , assit patients in daily activities such as...
Sharon R can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, companionship, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Sharon is a really good honest realizable caregiver ,she has the biggest heart, and a beautiful smile she loves what she do ,and she does it very well, she work for me for 5 years, she was there when my mom took her last breathe, she is really a awesome person I...

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Lisa P.


Overland Park, KS

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Attendant. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping Etc

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am certified as a nurse's aide and home health aide and recently became a Reiki practitioner. I have worked with people with disabilities for over 10 years. I also worked in hospice care for 1 1/2 years. I enjoy working in this field and have a big heart for those in need. I treat others the way I'd want my family or someone...
Lisa can also help with: Errands, personal care, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Lisa was an awesome, empathetic, and skilled caregiver for my wife who had younger onset Alzheimer's. She assisted or performed most of my wife's activities of daily living including meals, bathing, and outings. I can't recommend her enough."

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Katherin C.


Overland Park, KS

$25-34/hr2 yrs exp

CNA For Help With Patient And Compassionate

For your loved one with special needs, I can be of great help, I am patient, sweet, charitable, helpful, caring, loving, compassionate. I usually win people's Caribbean easily. I always seek to help according to the condition that the person or Child presents. Open to always learn.
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Shannon S.


Overland Park, KS

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Life Assistant

I have no availability With 5 years of experience in companion care for seniors and disabled people, I am familiar with limited mobility equipment, including lifts, power wheelchairs and transportation of wheelchair bound individuals. I can provide transportation for non-wheelchair bound individuals. Along with personal care,...
Shannon can also help with: Mobility assistance, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

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Melissa M.


Overland Park, KS

$10/hr

Available for Full Time or Part Time

I honestly have not had any experience getting to care for special needs children but I had a friend from college who had Asperger's syndrome. I also took a college class on teaching children with various special needs. I have a special place in my heart for those children. I know they are "different" but their life is just as...
My senior year of high school I got my CNA from JCCC. In that I got my CPR certificate and my BLS. I also worked for YMCA and in that I have had the chance to hang out with some different kids with disabilities and I always feel drawn to them and love hanging out with them!
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Heather S.


Overland Park, KS

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Care Giver

I have been working in the world of finance for over 20 years. I have 3 grown children of my own and a 4 yr old niece that is the highlight of my move back here. I am currently looking for positions that will make me feel what I'm doing has a purpose. I really enjoy working with kids, individuals with disabilities and the...
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Halle G.


Lenexa, KS

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Education

I am studying to be a Elementary Teacher at Kansas State University. I have taught summer school for the Olathe Public Schools for the past 2 summers. I have worked with many different children with special needs including autism, Down syndrome, resource, and much more. I also am a para in the Manhattan school district while...
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Andi L.


Lenexa, KS

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun And Compassion, Helping The Elderly And Disabled.

As a PCA or Personal Care Assistant, I enjoy helping people with their daily activities. I support people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or age-related issues aiding in various needs, including personal care, limited household duties, transportation, and companionship. Time helping my family allowed me to grow and see...
Andi can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Kristin B.


Shawnee, KS

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Kristin, and 22 years old. I'm from Germany and was an Au Pair for a lovely family in Overland Park, KS for 1. 5 years that had a special needs kid. I started in January 2020, right before the pandemic started. During this time I took out the kids to fun places that were available, did light housekeeping, food...
For many years throughout high school, I have worked with special needs children/friends in fostering a safe and loving environment for exercising skills in patience, attention to detail, and de-escalation. Foundation Medicine class to help me with all the skills you may need me to provide to your home! Lastly, I have been lucky...
Positive cheerful disability support worker with over 20 years experience, excellent communication skills, reliable , well organized, puntical , a team player who is also able to work on own initiative , experience working with kids and adults with disabilities, Comfortable working in one to one situations with people of...
Hi, My name is Michele! I have helped many people. This includes , the senior population, the disabled, pets, and have even helped out on a farm! I have helped with the elderly for 20+ years I absolutely love hearing their stories I have worked with the disabled for 13 years. I love it when they smile and show progress I'm very...
Michele can also help with: Meal prep, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning, home modification
Skills:

CPR

CNA

I had two special needs children in my classroom whenever I was a two's room teacher at the daycare. One had Autism with hemophilia. The other child had Down syndrome. I feel that I am a caring soul and care about children and I see their potential. I look at each child differently and fall in love with the different...
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Caitlin S.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello! I have just wrapped up my first year at a University. I am double majoring in speech language hearing and applied behavioral science. I started working at program in the campus and I've loved every minute of it! Working with the kids there is actually what made me add the double major of applied behavioral science to my...
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Paige M.


Overland Park, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, travel, light housekeeping. My core values revolve are church settings. Here I volunteer for any evert that comes up at church. I go to Bible study every Sunday night and church every Sunday morning. I don't have a Bachelors Degree but I do have teaching...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Olathe, KS

Ashethia P.

5.0

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 in my life!

- Muriel G.

Lisa S.

5.0

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 professional, caring, loving. I highly recommend her for any and all of your needs.

- Jennifer H.

Michelle K.

5.0

Michelle was a shining light during a very dark time for my family. My dad had a double hip replacement surgery and my mom is very sick with multiple sclerosis. We needed her for help for my mom (transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to couch, etc.) eating and preparing meals; honestly...

- Sarah W.

Yvonne K.

5.0

Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future.

- Dave S.

Sharon R L.

5.0

Sharon is a really good honest realizable caregiver ,she has the biggest heart, and a beautiful smile she loves what she do ,and she does it very well, she work for me for 5 years, she was there when my mom took her last breathe, she is really a awesome person I will hire her again

- Care member

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