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126 special needs caregivers are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Kansas City, MO
Kasey J.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a former Director of Social Services in geriatric psych. I have extensive experience working with children, inpatient psych, and adults aged 18-65. I am contracted with DMH to care for individuals with autism, as well. I am single and live alone with pets. I have background check/clearance to provide that I'm cleared on the...
5.0
"Kasey has been an amazing companion and caregiver for me. I've been restricted to a chair for weeks, due to a broken leg, unable to bear any weight for walking or other movement. It's been a challenging time, but Kasey has helped make it bearable. She has been in...
Alisa B.
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.
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...
Araceli G.
Kansas City, MO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...
Karyn M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. My experience includes working with only/single children, multiple children, a child with special needs (Autism) and pick-up/drop off. I have worked with all age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens, and teenagers). I am bilingual in Spanish and conversational French and love to...
Avery can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Avery is a very bright and responsible caregiver. She has watched my kids on many occasions and my kids love her! She is bilingual and an excellent student. I highly recommend her services!"
Kristin K.
Kennedy P.
Kansas City, MO
$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was...
Kristine D.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
4.6
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Leslie watched our son for 3.5 months last summer when he was 4-7.5 months old. Only good things to say! She respected our preferences, keeping him on a routine as much as possible, stretching wake times with engaging activities. At our request, she tracked bottles...
Chelsea S.
Kathryn S.
Kansas City, MO
$22/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "
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Karla M.
Kansas City, MO
$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Karla. I am recent grad of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a bachelors in business and marketing and an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working with...
Karla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am an experienced Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"
Michele O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
My name is Sarah.
I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details.
Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal...
Nick K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of 4 which included a special needs child and a newborn. As you can imagine, I had my hands full. Starting with this family at such a young age established my skills as a caretaker very early! I am still in touch with this family and I now have a niece and nephew that I am with...
Mckenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up...
Nick S.
Ashlee J.
Kansas City, MO
$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins
5.0
(6)
Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins.
I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"To Whom It May Concern,
This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on...
Benjamin S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello everyone! My name is Tessa; a 25-year-old living in Kansas City, MO. I am currently a senior level nursing student in an accelerated BSN program at William Jewell College. I will be graduating in May of 2021! I absolutely LOVE children and plan to specialize in the pediatric nursing field in the near future. I have a great...
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tessa is fantastic! She was our nanny over the summer and did a phenomenal job with our 9-month old son. She is energetic, interactive and my son just loved her. I would recommend her over and over again! She's one-of-a-kind."
Tedi F.
Miyako R.
Kansas City, MO
$38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Loving, Spunky And Outgoing Caregiver/Nanny With 10 Years' Experience, Seeking Full Time Employment.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello Care, I am excited about Nannying! I have been in childcare over 15 years and a Professional Nanny just over 10 years. I received a Bachelor's of Liberal Arts from the UMKC in the fall of 2011. I am currently enrolled at SNHU in a MPH program. I am also trained as a Doula and studying to become a CPM. I currently looking...
Miyako can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
CNA
5.0
"My daughter said she had such a fun time with Ms. Mimi (Miyako)! Miyako was prompt and checked in via text with me while I was working which I really appreciated. We would happily hire her again! "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi everyone! I am looking for a full-time position. I have worked in the child care industry for 14 years. Nine years working as a nanny and five years in a preschool/daycare. Have experience with all age groups, multiples, and special needs. I love doing crafts, reading, cooking with the kids, and much much more. I have my...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is great with kiddos, especially with outings, crafts, and being physically active. She is also great with pets. She's dependable, trustworthy, and fun!"
Angela R.
Hello! My name is Austin and I have two years experience working with clients ranging 2-20 years of age with diagnoses ranging from high functioning autism to chromosomal deletion. I am very passionate about helping people reach their latent potential for independence and happiness I would be thrilled to help your loved ones!
I have several years of experience working within schools or private ABA clinics providing support to a range of needs. I am about to graduate with my masters in applied behavioral sciences and love working to help support kids and seeing them learn new skills!
Rebecca W.
Kansas City, MO
$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Part Time Special Needs Caregiver, Over 20 Years Experience. I Work Full Time As A Para Educator.
I have worked with exceptional kids for over 20 years. I have a degree. I work full time as a para educator with special needs kids. I love and have a passion for what I do.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kansas City, MO
Kasey J.
5.0
Kasey has been an amazing companion and caregiver for me. I've been restricted to a chair for weeks, due to a broken leg, unable to bear any weight for walking or other movement. It's been a challenging time, but Kasey has helped make it bearable. She has been in charge of my meals, hygiene, and...
- Alisa B.
Araceli G.
5.0
Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...
- Karyn M.
Avery T.
5.0
Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that issue easily. She also dealt with my 3 year old having a tantrum! She's very patient,...
- Alexis D.
Kennedy P.
5.0
Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was great with my kids, never seemed...
- Kristine D.
Leslie C.
5.0
Leslie is fantastic and we highly recommend! I have nothing but great things to say. She watched our daughter part-time for almost two months while we had a gap in daycare coverage. She was very attentive to our daughter and her needs. She was very open to following our schedule and specific...
- Stephanie W.
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Ratings for Kansas City, MO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Kansas City, MO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 34 reviews of the 126 listed special needs caregivers.