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Miyako R.

Caring, Compassionate Provider

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I have the most experience with NG tubes, Ostomy care, Trach Care and incontinence in infants and elderly. I have worked with the adult population as well. I have my first aid through the American Heart Association. I am also a licensed CNA with the state of Kansas.
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Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have worked for persons with special needs for 15 years. I have a passion for helping people in need.
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Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with special needs adults and children. I have been a caregiver off and on for 10 years. I just ended a career in Law Enforcement and have training in First Aid and CPR.
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Behavioral Para

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Sara and I am a behavioral para at one of the local high schools in the area. I have three years of prior nannying experience with one year specifically working with special needs students. The majority of my students are on the Autism Spectrum in addition to ADHD and developmental disabilities. I am currently in...
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Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
My name is Sam I am 21! I have worked with many kids and adults with special needs! I'm a CNA and I am in nursing school !
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Stay-At-Home Father With 3YO With Autism

Blue Springs, MO

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$15/hr
1 year experience
Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
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Part Time Companion

Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I specialize in all things baby. Among other credentials I am a postpartum doula. I have studied with pediatric sleep consultants. As a freelance caregiver I am available for day or overnight care. My care plan is designed to make mom and dads life more pleasant. How I do that is by ensuring that your baby is being cared for by...
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Hello

Blue Springs, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Kaitlin. I have a lifetime of experience with children with special needs. I have two family members with special needs that I have taken care of. I have been a PCA for over 15 years. I am patient and kind. We never know what people are going through. I lead with having a calm voice and going at the pace of the...
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Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I have cared for children with special needs in different areas of my life. My college has a program designed specially for students with special needs, where I have "peer mentored" several students. I am passionate about the normalization factor.
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Kansas City, MO

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a Para in a Special Education classroom for three years as well as participating in a developmental class in high school where I got to participate in activities with my peers who had special needs.
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Kansas City, MO

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$8/hr
1 year experience
I have experience working with kids that have ADD or ADHD because people in my family have it. I also know American Sign Language (I am pursuing a degree in that field). I also have some people in my family with special needs and/or autism so I have some experience! I also just love kids in general. (:
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Caregiver For People With Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I have mainly worked with children with Autism, Developmental Delays and Down Syndrome but I have also worked with all age groups with varying special needs. I truly love working with people with special needs and work full time as a behavior analyst with a behavioral health provider. this has been my passion for almost 10...
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Kansas City, MO

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$13/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children and adults with special needs. I have worked with them in schools, residential facilities, group homes, and private homes.
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Hi! For most of my life I have raised my siblings, my youngest has ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. My other siblings struggle with ADHD and mental disorders as well. I am very patient and well-versed when it comes to helping care for those with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and other mental disorders. I have taken college...
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Kansas City, MO

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$25/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Mission: To help people experience Life and Balance with essential caregiving needs. Meet your new Homecare assistant! This is caregiving 101. Please reach for questions on how you would like to enjoy the comfort of your home's sanctuary with a little bit of assistance. Give me call!
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Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
carpooling
+ 1 more
Warm, loving, and attentive nanny with 30+ years of experience caring for infants, multiples, children with autism (verbal and non-verbal), and other special needs. I pride myself on being an extension of mom-tuning in to each child's needs, building real connections, and creating a space where they feel safe, supported, and...

Kathie and Josh W. says "Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps...

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Special Need Provider

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...

Melissa L. says "Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

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Kansas City, KS

3.0(0)
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$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
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.
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Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

Mission, KS

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.

Patrick P. says "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...

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Kansas City, MO

5.0(1)
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$26/hr
8 years experience
I am a live-in Care Partner. I have a CNA & Certified Medication Technician license. Are you looking for a Live-in Caregiver? Please contact me thru my profile. My patience and compassion over eight years of caring for the Elderly or special needs persons had led me to cope with many situations. For each person I care for, I...

Ivy M. says "Queen worked with my 5years old son for a couple of months who had Autism this year. I never had to call with that anxiousness after showing her what to do...

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  • 60 special needs child care are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.18/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs child care is 5.0

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Independence, MO

Special Needs Child Care in Independence, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Angela R.

Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She...

- Kathie and Josh W.

Jackie C.

Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition.

- Melissa L.

Brenda W.

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...

- Patrick P.

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