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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

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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...
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Lillie W.


Shawnee, KS

$10-25/hr • 2 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/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...
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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

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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
"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.

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Lena C.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr • 10 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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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr • 10 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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Michelle K.


Lenexa, KS

$27-34/hr • 3 yrs exp

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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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Marcela Z.


Kansas City, KS

$30-31/hr • 3 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/hr • 10 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/hr • 1 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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Amber G.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 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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Brenda W.


Mission, KS

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

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.

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Stacy J.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special-Needs Specialist

I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

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...
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Rachelle C.


Lenexa, KS

$14-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

All Around Care Giver

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...
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Robert F.


Lenexa, KS

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

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...
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Ashley H.


Overland Park, KS

$8-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

About Me

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...
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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...
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Rolanda B.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience Baby Sitter with Special Needs Children

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.

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Recent special needs child care reviews in Shawnee, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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