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

60 special needs adult care are listed in Shawnee, KS

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

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

Special needs adult care in Shawnee, KS

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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

(4)

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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, personal care, live-in home care, dementia, home modification, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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...

Sallie B.

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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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...
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
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Kristin B.


Shawnee, KS

$20-25/hr4 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: Dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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Lillie W.


Shawnee, KS

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background

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...
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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...
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, personal care, respite care & more

Lisa B.


Shawnee, KS

$20-26/hr10 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.

Krystal L.


Shawnee, KS

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time / Summer Time Caregiver

I currently am a para who works with young adults with special needs. I am a mother of four with lots of experience! I have also worked as a para with early childhood and elementary. I also babysat out of my home when my own children were little, for about 10 years. I'm comfortable with all ages, LOVE kids, and love to care for...
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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

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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Lena C.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

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.

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Paula P.


Kansas City, KS

$25/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(4)

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: Personal care, visiting physician, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Paula was a gift from God to our family. My mother loved Paula from the moment she met her. Paula became part of our family. Her care for my precious mama was so compassionate and beautiful. Paula is an excellent communicator, as well. Keeping me informed of her...

Susan M.

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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

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...
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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: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Sharon has been working for me for a few months now. Im a quadriplegic needing help with daily activities. Sharon has been caring, willing to learn, and reliable. I would recommend her to anyone needing care. "

Kirsten H.

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Marcela Z.


Kansas City, KS

$30-31/hr3 yrs exp

Behavioral Health Tech/Paraprofessional

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...
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Lisa S.


Lenexa, KS

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs And Mental Health Professional

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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Christina B.


Kansas City, MO

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

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.
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Ginny M.


Kansas City, MO

$12-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior caregiver -Nurse, Mom, Daycare, In-home Care

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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Amber G.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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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: Personal care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Amazing full/part-time empathetic caregiver for my wife with younger onset dementia/Alzheimer's included assistance with many activities of daily living including meal prep, bathing, dressing, local area daily trips to coffee shop/bakery and ad hoc visits to...

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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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