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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Alabaster, AL

The average posted rate is $11/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Alabaster, AL

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Ayoade A.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Passionate Special Needs Caregiver

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Hi my name is Ayo and I m a mother of 4 (2 girls 2 boys all grown up), I have a total of 5 years experience as a childcare provider outside of raising my children and also 3 years housekeeping experience. I have provided special needs care provision for 3 children in total and spent 6months-18months with the family. I am happy...

Megan C.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have had over 17 yrs of experience with children of all ages. I currently provide teletherapy to school aged children/adolescents, but nanny for families during summer months. Last summer, I divided my time nannying for 2 different families: 2 boys (7yo & 12yo); and 1 girl (1yo). I continue to work with the family with the 1...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"I can NOT rave about Ms. Megan, enough! She came through on short notice, was on time, sweet, punctual, and not JUST qualified but probably OVER qualified! My little bonded with her well. She followed my instructions and was extremely helpful! Overall, just a...

Jo G.

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Sonia T.


Fairfield, AL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Manager, Nanny

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children for more than 25 years. I am the mother of seven and the grandmother of 14 . I have been a foster parent for years. I have experience with special needs children. I finished college with a degree in childcare and have lots of love to give the child (children) in my care. I love the outdoors, music, and...
Sonia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sonia is the best! I can't say enough good things about her. After a full year of not sleeping, she had my one year old sleeping through the night in just a matter of weeks. She is reliable, dependable and genuinely cares about babies AND their families. She has...

Leah S.

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Latin J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children (off/on) since 2013. I have worked in schools (elementary and middle), I have worked in daycares, I have worked with children with special needs. I am comfortable with all ages. I love music, crafts, reading, and I love outdoors . CPR/First Aid certified. I am a Christian, so I take my faith...
Latin can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Latin was great with my special needs daughter! She was punctual, loving, and patient. I would hire her a million times over. I highly recommend her for your child-care needs."

Alisha B.

I have three years of experience with children on the Autism Spectrum. I enjoy finding new ways to help them happily navigate through life. I am also a student at The University of Montevallo studying Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been fortunate enough to work...
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Morgan L.


Bessemer, AL

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with many families to provide quality childcare services for 8 years. After obtaining my undergraduate degree in psychology, I moved to the Birmingham area with my husband. For the past year, I have worked as a registered behavioral technician providing therapy to young children with autism. Therefore, I feel...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Morgan helped watch my kids and was amazing with them! They loved Morgan and would have the best time with her. She was great"

Matthew T.

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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she...

Lauren W.

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Candice B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With A B.S. In Psychology, Looking To Help With Evening And Weekend Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated & plan to get all recommended boosters. I have been a full-time nanny in the past for a family with 4 children, ages 2-12, in which I cooked, cleaned, tutored and cared for their family dog. I also worked in a mental health facility for a year in which I cared for troubled youth of ages 8-14 with...
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Ashlynn M.


Shelby, AL

$12-24/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver

I was a caregiver at an assisted-living for dementia. I was there for two years right now. I am actively working on getting my PCT certification. I love working with elderly special needs. I am BSL certified first aid certified.
Ashlynn can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep
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Amiyah D.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

My name is Amiyah and I am 19 years old. Taking care of people has always been a part of my life and it's something I love doing. With the experience of caring for my sister with special needs, I can assure you that I am the best candidate for any position.
Amiyah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
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Tanisha F.


Bessemer, AL

$12-23/hr5 yrs exp

Here To Help

Let me make life just a little easier. I've worked in special needs group homes. Children are our future and should be treated as such.
Tanisha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Areiel J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

I am currently a Patient Care Technician in the Healthcare field. I'm responsible for the care of adults and seniors who may have special needs, some total care, seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer who may need constant care to prevent harm to self and others. The patients I deal with are often confused and combative, but not...
Areiel can also help with: Dementia, personal care
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Melissa H.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

I Would

Hi! my name is Melissa, and I am a mom to five kiddos. My husband and I have also been foster parents for nine years. We have a son who has special needs, and we have also fostered many children who were considered medically fragile. I have experience caring for children with gtubes and who also required oxygen support. As a...
Melissa can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, home modification
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Kylie M.


Birmingham, AL

$20-50/hr16 yrs exp

Hello!

I have over a decade of experience with both nannying and babysitting. Since being a teenager I have naturally thrived in childcare. I think this is fueled by my fun and creative personality, matched with my nurturing instincts. Family pets are a bonus in my opinion. I have experience with special needs care as well. In my...
I have worked with special needs people for many years. I have two special needs sisters. I also nanny for a family with two special needs children. I attend and sometimes volunteer with the special Olympics as much as I can and I also have volunteered at a special needs school during the summer.
I am a loving and compassionate caregiver with 3 years experience. I am a godly woman who has a heart for the elderly. I have been a caregiver for four precious ladies during this time. I also have experience with individuals with special needs and dementia. Some skills of mine: -CPR training certified this year. -House...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, dementia, companionship, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tanisha F.


Bessemer, AL

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Wanting To Care For Your Loved One!

Hey guys! I'm Tanisha and I actually used to work for an agency that staffed a placed for special needs children and adults. I love children so much I had a few! (haha) I am the oldest of 12 children. In my family I had 3 siblings with very specific needs! I love them with my life!! Being able to help and care for them has...
I'm responsible, dependable, patient, understanding, fun-loving, trustworthy, caring and reliable. When you leave your loved ones with me, I assure you-you will not have to worry, I can fit into any environment. My number one goal is to provide safety and a fun experience for your child. Growing up with a special needs sibling...
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Ilyasa C.


Fairfield, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I Care, You Care, About One Another

I have always been passionate about serving others with special needs. I love the uniqueness each person exhibits and how they welcome the warmness I bring. Besides parenting my own (now grown) child with special needs, I have been teaching special education, exclusively, for 4 years now.
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Rachel L.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Special Education Teacher

I completed my master's in early childhood special education in 2021. Prior to that, I worked at United Ability Early Learning Center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with disabilities. I loved every moment of it and worked there for 2 years! I have been lucky to have worked as a K-4th grade self-contained teacher for...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alabaster, AL

Megan C.

5.0

We loved Megan! She was flexible with our crazy wedding weekend schedule, was calm and comforting with my slightly anxious toddler, and was patient and engaged with my 8yo. She is clearly very experienced and immediately gave us peace of mind while we were away from our home and usual routines....

- Cheryl P.

Sonia T.

5.0

Sonia is the best! I can't say enough good things about her. After a full year of not sleeping, she had my one year old sleeping through the night in just a matter of weeks. She is reliable, dependable and genuinely cares about babies AND their families. She has the knowledge and skills to help...

- Leah S.

Latin J.

5.0

Latin was great with my special needs daughter! She was punctual, loving, and patient. I would hire her a million times over. I highly recommend her for your child-care needs.

- Alisha B.

Morgan L.

5.0

Morgan helped watch my kids and was amazing with them! They loved Morgan and would have the best time with her. She was great

- Matthew T.

Lashonda J.

5.0

LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she provides. My son appreciates her care and...

- Lauren W.

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