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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
(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: Dementia, personal care
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.
Amber G.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My son (now grown and with his father) was diagnosed with mood, behavioral, learning, speech, and anxiety issues at an early age. I closed my in-home Marketing business to care for him full-time for 8 years. I worked closely with his doctors, teachers, and therapists.
I am very organized, detail-oriented, and enjoy helping...
5.0
"Monica has been great! Always does a very thorough job, very friendly and helpful."
Celina F.
Lisa P.
Overland Park, KS
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Personal Care Attendant. Available For Companionship, Housekeeping Etc
5.0
(4)
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
"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."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
5.0
"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...
Patrick P.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years experience at Easterseals, a daycare for typical and special needs children. They have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified.. My 75 yo grandfather had Parkinson's. I was one of his caregivers for 5 years. I run errands, shop, make calls, take client to...
Claire can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, live-in home care, transportation
My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
I have an associates degree in accounting and was assistant to the CFO at an engineering firm for 20 years! Then got my CNA and CMA! CPR certification! I have been doing this for four years!
On the side I do business office cleaning in the evening and weekends, where I meet which put people whom wanted their homes cleaned for 5...
I am an exceptional caregiver and have found a love of working with the IDD community. I have had the pleasure of working with adults with IDD among other disabilities including but not limited to: diabetes, epilepsy, dementia, lung issues, heart issues, OCD, cerebral palsy, and so on.
I have won numerous awards for the...
I'd describe my personality as passionate, funny, and kind!
I like caring for people with special needs because I like making sure everyone is included in everything. It brings me so much joy when kids are able to smile, laugh, play games and just have a good time.
I started caring for people with special needs when I was in...
Sharon R L.
Overland Park, KS
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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...
I have worked as a special education teacher for 5 years, I worked as a social worker with special needs children for 5 years. I adopted a special needs child, he is now 19 years old and on his own.
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
My little brother is diagnosed with autism and I've had to help my mother care for him my entire life. I have a very patient and loving heart towards my brother and any other child who has special needs. I care for my brother so much, he is my inspiration and source of comfort. Every thing I do in life, I do for him.
Kayla K.
Mission, KS
$10-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
Experienced Worker and Available to Work Baby-Sitting Jobs or Nanny During This Summer!
I have four years of experience in my high school, where I took peer tutoring class. Additionally, I have worked with two families through Helpers Inc. "Helpers Inc. is an innovative and creative solution for families in need of in-home supportive care and child care services for their family member with developmental...
Akia H.
Kansas City, MO
$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp
I am a passionate caregiver with 3 years of hands-on experience providing care to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Although I don't hold a formal degree, I bring strong practical skills, empathy, and dedication to every client I serve. My focus is always on ensuring comfort, safety, and improving the quality of...
Akia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands
First and foremost, I am a mother of 3 aged 11, 12, and 15. Secondly, I have been a middle school teacher math teacher for 14 years. I taught 11 years at Center Middle School, and now, I am teaching in Shawnee Mission School District. I am getting my masters in Special Education. I am great with kids with and without special...
Alviner T.
Kansas City, MO
$25-27/hr • 6 yrs exp
A passionate and experienced Caregiver with 5+ years of experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disabled individuals
Theresa K.
Leawood, KS
$15-20/hr
I have an education background, and have taught for 36 years. I have a Special Education degree. I also have worked with the At- Risk population. I have worked with special needs children. The last was a little boy on a feeding tube. I can provide references upon request. I hope to hear from you.
I worked with a variety of patients and clients ranging from infants to adults. I have 16 years experience working with children in their home and school settings of ages newborn-teen and of all acuity levels. I enjoy working with kids through my nursing work, sitter work, and as a yoga and meditation teacher. I aim to provide...
Talisha R.
Kansas City, KS
$15-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hello my name is Talisha & I'm a sweet, loving, caring and outgoing person I love children, I'm a full time nanny and I work at a daycare as my second job/ babysit some of he kiddos from the daycare on the side and I help this sweet lady with disability issues on the side as well as little side jobs, it would be my pleasure to...
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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Shawnee, KS
Ginny M.
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.
Monica C.
5.0
Monica has been great! Always does a very thorough job, very friendly and helpful.
- Celina F.
Lisa P.
5.0
Lisa is a wonderful woman who's heart is in caring for others. She is very dependable and a joy to be with. She will take her job seriously and do all she can to care for the person she has been in trusted with. She is understanding in all aspects of nursing and does so with the utmost respect to...
- Mary M.
Brenda W.
5.0
Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with both my morning (dressing,...
- Patrick P.