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123 special needs caregivers are listed in Kansas City, MO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of April 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.
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.
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.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"Cheryl is an amazing care giver . I hired her to take care of my son and she is just above and beyond. She is always on time and very responsive. I also like how she is caring about my child. I like she gives me head up if she can’t make it. I would highly...
Care member
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 1 family in your neighborhood
My name is Angela, I'm 46, and have over 30 years experience with infants and children of all ages. I currently work for the Liberty School District as a SPED bus monitor assisting children with multiple physical and or mental/emotional disabilities. I also have experience with infant and toddler multiples and young children...
Angela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Trustline Certified
5.0
"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 them entertained with activities such as arts and crafts, going for walks, cooking, and going to the park. She always...
Kathie and Josh W.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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.
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We love Clarinda!! She is God send and so sweet with our son. Highly recommend!!!"
Care member
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, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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...
Alexis D.
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & 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.
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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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
(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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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.
Karla M.
Kansas City, MO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Karla. I am currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I do have 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...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & 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 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, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Caring, reliable and nice. The first day she worked for us, my kids asked when is she coming back, which shows a lot about her kindness!"
Care member
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
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.
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
(2)
Hired by 9 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CNA
CPR
First Aid
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! "
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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.
Cheryl P.
5.0
Cheryl is an amazing care giver . I hired her to take care of my son and she is just above and beyond. She is always on time and very responsive. I also like how she is caring about my child. I like she gives me head up if she can’t make it. I would highly recommend her for your care. Feel free to...
- Care member
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.
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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 74 reviews of the 123 listed special needs caregivers.