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60 special needs adult care are listed in Shawnee, KS
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs adult care is 5 years
Special needs adult care in Shawnee, KS
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, live-in home care, personal care, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Although our time with Melissa was short, she made a very positive impact. She was responsible, dependable, supportive, giving, had great communication skills and was very knowledgeable. All of these traits are great but the best part is her heart. Her compassion...
Susan D.
Hello,
My name is Rebekah and I look forward to speaking with you!
I have a resume/references from families that I have worked for previously. I have experience with caregiving for children/adults of all ages, as well as special needs.
I would love to have a phone chat to explain my experience in detail.
Please reach out to...
I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 17 years hands-on training and experience working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care makes me an...
Maria B.
Shawnee, KS
$20-35/hr
Hello! I have considerable experience taking care of special needs and medications. I am reliable and responsible. Please let me know how I can help!
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands
Kristin B.
Shawnee, KS
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
Passionate about senior care, I bring around 4 years experience regarding senior care as well as special needs care for adult care with mobility issues. I am dedicated to making a difference in the lives of elderly individuals. My journey involves not just managing medication and ensuring safety but creating cherished moments...
Kristin can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, meal prep
I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience and a passion for working with people of all ages who have special needs. I worked most summers as a paraprofessional at the...
Kristin B.
Shawnee, KS
$14-19/hr • 2 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...
I have worked full time and part time for Senior Care Co. I give baths, make sure medications are taken on time, play games, take to the doctors, clean, cook, and more. I have done in home care for years with children and a lot of them with sick or special needs children.
I leave notes in a binder I set up with how the day...
Lisa can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
Lisa B.
Shawnee, KS
$20-26/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have worked with children and adults with special needs in and out of the classroom. I also worked with them in the community and home-based environments. Many of my children/adults with special needs have a lot of medical issues that I help with.
5.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"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 incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."
Jerrod P.
Paula P.
Kansas City, KS
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
4.4
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have 25yrs of experience as a CNA/Home Health. I'm very passionate about senior care, kind, caring, calm and very patient and empathetic. I'm able to provide both physical and emotional support, help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care. I like caring for...
Paula can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
CNA
5.0
"I can't say enough good about Paula. She was always on time and covered additional shifts when needed. She showed true care and concern for the well being of my mother by attending to her needs and interacting with her on whatever level my mother was up for on...
Hill M.
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(3)
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, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Home Health Aide
CNA
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...
Care member
Michelle K.
Lenexa, KS
$27-34/hr • 3 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...
4.0
(4)
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.
Paula P.
Kansas City, KS
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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.
Christina B.
Kansas City, MO
$10-30/hr • 1 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Ginny and my life's work has been caring for others. I have over 30 years of experience from: daycare provider, paramedic, ER nurse, pediatric office nurse, home health coordinator & provider for developmentally & physically disabled adults. I am a full-time grandma looking to continue my work. I am a senior caregiver...
Ginny can also help with: Personal care, dementia
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Ginny is knowledgeable and dependable. She has taken excellent care of my mother. I would recommend her to my friends and family as a caregiver."
Melody M.
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Shawnee, KS
Melissa J.
5.0
I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final chapter. I chose Melissa because of her...
- Sallie B.
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.
Lena C.
5.0
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 incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son.
- Jerrod P.
Paula P.
5.0
Paula was hired with the hope of being a permanent, long term person to work for my loved one. And unfortunately, my loved one has been in and out of the hospital which has made it hard to be consistent. Needless to say, Paula has shown 100% commitment the entire time. She showed up the next day...
- Jada K.
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
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