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126 special needs caregivers are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of March 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.
Clarinda R.
Kansas City, MO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Available 24/7 VERY Flexible
Care Giver by Nature: Nanny by Choice!
Genuine, Loyal, Honest, Energetic, Fun!
Resume and References Available Upon Request!
I obtained my Bachelors in Psychology, with minors in Biology, Criminal Justice Administration and Sociology with Honors from Columbia College.
I like to think that I...
5.0
"She takes her job seriously and is willing to learn new things. She appears genuinely interested in how the client can benefit from her services and has demonstrated willingness to undergo training to help the client. Overall, she is very personable and we hope to...
Raji J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am currently not accepting jobs for special needs children or adults. As I get older I have decided to stick with jobs that bring me joy
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.
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
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have 8 years of experience supervising children, and five years of experience teaching individuals with special needs. I love to teach and have fun with children of all ages. I am very flexible and would love to help out anyone who is in need of an extra set of hands this summer!
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Emily is amazing! My child loves spending time with her and always looks forward to the next visit, and she's sweet with our anxious dog too! Emily always arrives on time and is so polite and personable. We're so glad we found her!"
Katherine 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, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CNA
5.0
"Miyako and I had a great conversation. She was on time for the interview and has a good communication style. She seems very willing to try alternative care approaches (sign language, no cry sleep solutions, etc.) and is supportive/willing to care for my daughter...
Lauren Y.
Clarinda R.
Kansas City, MO
$23/hr • 10 yrs exp
care giver by nature, nanny by choice! fun, loving, educational, reliable
4.8
(28)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
Experience with children of all ages but I like to think I specialize in newborn to age 4. As well as children with special needs.
I Have worked with Premies, twins, and triplets, as well as children and adults who have had; Cancer, Stroke, Cerebral Palsy, Parkinson's, Diabetes, Autism, ADHD, Behavioral Problems, and Delays,...
Clarinda can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Friendly, professional and even showed up early. Thanks, Clarinda!"
Laurie W.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"
Michele O.
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
3.0
"Leslie was punctual and professional, but not very empathetic to our sensitive 6-month-old, who she told to "knock it off" and that "no one is coming to save you" while she was crying. Not the best fit for a gentle parenting household."
Sarah J.
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: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & 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. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Brianna! I have been babysitting since I was around 13 years old. I have worked with special needs children, infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. I love spending quality time, and having fun with children. I have years of great experience, and have taken babysitting classes. I am willing to watch many kids at one...
Brianna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bri has worked for us for the past 2 years! We absolutely love her! My kids adore her and love spending time with her. They all have so much fun together. She is great with implementing our house rules and the kids respect her and listen to her, sometimes even...
Sara H.
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We hired Sarah to nanny for our two kids (age 4 & 7) during Covid this summer. Sarah was reliable, and was a great resource with her Education background. Our kids both enjoyed her, and we would hire her again."
Elissa K.
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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ashlee was with us for five years and I wish we could have kept her forever! She started when our youngest was just a few months old and our twins were not yet two. That's a lot for anyone but Ashlee handled it all with ease and love. I never had to worry about my...
Jennifer S.
Erin M.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked as a babysitter and/or nanny for 20 years with an emphasis on newborn/infant care and have a 9-year-old son. I have also taken care of multiples and children with special needs. Children are such a joy to be around and I love seeing the world through their eyes. It would be honor to be an integral part of your...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Erin has been regularly watching our son since he was less than 3 months old. She is amazing and we are so blessed to have her in our lives! Erin is so caring, patient, trustworthy, responsible, and fun. I know my child is in great hands with Erin and he is...
Kara A.
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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.
Clarinda R.
5.0
She takes her job seriously and is willing to learn new things. She appears genuinely interested in how the client can benefit from her services and has demonstrated willingness to undergo training to help the client. Overall, she is very personable and we hope to continue to enjoy her presence.
- Raji J.
Monica C.
5.0
Monica has been great! Always does a very thorough job, very friendly and helpful.
- Celina F.
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.
Emily M.
5.0
Emily is amazing! My child loves spending time with her and always looks forward to the next visit, and she's sweet with our anxious dog too! Emily always arrives on time and is so polite and personable. We're so glad we found her!
- Katherine F.
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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 71 reviews of the 126 listed special needs caregivers.