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Misha S.


American Fork, UT

$15-30/hr6 yrs exp

Teacher And Nanny ISO Summer Job

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I graduated from BYU with a BS in Family and Consumer Sciences Education (food & nutrition, child development, preschool teaching, interior design, sewing, finance, etc.). I start teaching in the fall and I currently nanny for a family who needs me every once in a while, so I'm looking for more summer hours! The family I work...
Misha can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Michn M.


American Fork, UT

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Retired Nurse Wants To Help You Care For Your Loved Ones

I am a 51-year-old mother of 8 nearly grown children and grandma to one. I have 30 years experience as an RN working as a pediatric private duty home care nurse, caring for medically fragile children. Due to medical issues due to an auto accident, I'm unable to continue to work in my chosen field, but miss my job providing love...

Hannah L.


Pleasant Grove, UT

$17/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Marie! Here is a little about me and my experience. I am the second oldest of eight children and am the oldest girl in my family. As such, I began babysitting and taking care of many household duties at a young age. I officially began babysitting for others around the age of 12. Since then, I have had the...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is great with kids and people with special needs. She is attentive and kind."

Marleen R.

Darrell M.


Pleasant Grove, UT

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Direct Care Professional

I am currently taking care of a high functioning autistic male. Meals, medication, transportation, activities, restaurants.
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Kaleena L.


American Fork, UT

$17-18/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My child care experience expands from all age groups and I also have experience including special needs kiddos. I started babysitting at a young age for family and family friends and so on, I grew up as the 4th eldest of 12 kids. I love music games, cooking and art. I'm also active and will play, sing, do crafts, go on walks....
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Sydney W.


Vineyard, UT

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

4.0

(2)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

hey! I'm Sydney. I am a fun, energetic, outgoing, babysitter who loves hanging out with kids and making them smile. I've been babysitting for as long as I could remember and I was a nanny for 13 months to 2 children, one being low spectrum autistic. I have great experience with special needs children from working as a registered...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sydney was so great with our kids. She watched our 7 year old & 2 year old. She was right on time, so flexible with schedule changes, kind and respectful. She played with and cared for my kids and I would highly recommend her. She's great."

Courtney C.

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Kim P.


Herriman, UT

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Current substitute school teacher for over 10 years in the Jordan School District. Current nanny references. Lots of experience with all ages including babies. Love all children. With patience, fun, concern and caring. Mom of 5 and grandma of 9! Lots of experience with special needs children as well. Singing, music and piano....
Kim can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family! "

Janelle L.

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Emily W.


Draper, UT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently only looking for one time jobs. I have 8 years of professional child care experience which includes a day care, preschool, and private nanny jobs. I have cared for kids of all ages including newborns, twins, and special needs children. I love watching kids develop new skills and grow as little beings. I am more...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was...

Sierra H.

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Lauren H.


Draper, UT

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Home Health Aid

Hi I'm Lauren. I have over 20 compassionate years of helping people. I'm a certified home health Aide. I do medication management. I do hospice care, specialize with Alzheimer's and dementia. I also am experienced in working with special needs adults and children. I have some medical background and have a-lot of knowledge of...
Lauren can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, home modification & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She is so attentive to my Dads needs and also goes up and beyond what she is asked to do. "

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Danika J.


Riverton, UT

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 28-year-old mother of 3 kids, my two daughters are 5 & 6 and my bonus son is 7. We are a very creative artistic family. My husband is w tattoo artist and I have been in dance, cheer and gymnastics, as well as took art classes in school. In school I always had interest in working with kids. I took child development, early...
Danika can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I'm the mommy of the family Danika refers to in her bio. Danika was by far my best nanny. She was always on time and had a great attitude. She always did more than I ever expected of her and my kids absolutely adored her. I would highly recommend Danika. "

Shannon E.

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Alyssa L.


South Jordan, UT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Active, Devoted, And Flexible Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a former full-time private school kindergarten teacher looking for part-time work to supplement my current part-time nanny job. I am specifically looking for a position for Wednesday's only. I have been working with children in many different capacities for the last 10 years, including infants and children with...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"If I could I would give Aly 100 stars! She is such a darling girl who goes above and beyond!! She is sweet, fun, dependable, hardworking, and consistent. I am SO happy we have Aly to work with us. We look forward to having her be a close family friend too."

Lindsey P.

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Taylor H.


Orem, UT

$22/hr5 yrs exp

Looking For Babysitting And Nannying Jobs

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Taylor. I have worked as an HCA for nearly 10 years. I have work experience with autism, ADHD, Angelman's syndrome, schizophrenia, bpd, seizure disorders, FAS, Down syndrome, types 1 & 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, anxiety and spina bifida. I have worked with many memory care patients experiencing beginning stages of...
5.0
"Taylor is a fun, loving, warm person to all Individuals she takes care of in the health field. Taylor is missed in Minnesota with all our individuals in our company, including staff and management."

Megan D.

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Jina H.


Orem, UT

$15-35/hr2 yrs exp

Fun,Loving, Responsible And Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children to adult special needs for over 2 years now. I have worked in home and outside of the home for activities. I have helped take care of all sorts of diagnoses from autism to Prader Willi. Tasks that I have assisted with include teeth brushing, bathing, chores around the house and driving them to needed...
5.0
"Jina is very reliable and easy to get along with. She is following up with tasks and suggested extra help I need."

Jill F.

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Noor A.


Salt Lake City, UT

$23-30/hr6 yrs exp

Child care

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Emily L.


Orem, UT

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny for 3 little ones, including a newborn, and am looking for a summer job! I am a history and education major who loves to help kids explore and learn! I have 6 years of experience in nannying and babysitting and my last nannying position was for 12 kids, some with special needs and learning disabilities. I love...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Emily for a whole week. She is reliable, energetic and caring! She was very flexible with my schedule too. Emily is very engaging and our kid loved playing with her all day long. Some days, Emily took care of our kid and my friend's kid, and she was...

Shabnam K.

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Mariah S.


West Jordan, UT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
Mariah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!"

Lexi W.

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Ilaisaane P.


Orem, UT

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Helper

I have experience taking care of those with special needs. About 7 years ago, I was able to join a class as a special needs assistant. I worked closely with teachers who were able to teach me how to listen, be patient and learn from those I was serving. Since then, I have enjoyed working with those of special need.
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Taysha H.


Sandy, UT

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

CHILD CARE AVAILABLE

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 24-year-old momma to a beautiful and brilliant 4-year-old boy with autism and special needs, together we have faced many challenges, and he has helped me learn how to care for babies of all types of abilities and understand different ways of thinking and seeing the world. I have years of experience working both directly...
Taysha can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Taysha is absolutely amazing to work with. Our boys loved having her here. My oldest son asked when Taysha was coming back the following day. My husband and I will 100% hire Taysha again. Taysha had both boys in bed at their normal bed times (which is very hard...

Laura H.

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Adriana C.


Lehi, UT

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Poppins Looking For Extra Special Grandkids To Spend Time With.

Hi , I really love spending time with children. I raised nine children myself, 5 bio 4 adopted from China and I fostered four others. I have really enjoyed working with children with special needs of all kinds. I have advocated for children in China with down syndrome to be adopted. My cousin's daughter also was born with Down...
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Kristen L.


Salt Lake City, UT

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Throughout high school and college, I have worked with many families and children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have also worked in the mental health field with children who have behavioral issues. I moved to Salt Lake City in the summer of 2017 and worked in child welfare. I currently work at a local...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!"

Jason S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Alpine, UT

Hannah L.

5.0

Great with 3 kids!!! She's found ways to keep them busy and my kids really enjoyed her.

- Amber B.

Sydney W.

3.0

Sydney was great with our kids, they absolutely adored her. She did a great job of taking care of them. We hired Sydney 3-4 times. The last couple times we hired her, unfortunately we had issues. She cancelled on us the night before we needed her, less than 24 hours notice and then the last time she...

- Lindy J.

Kim P.

5.0

Kim takes care of my daughter likes she's her own. We love having Kim as part of the family!

- Janelle L.

Emily W.

5.0

Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was trustworthy, flexible, and kind. She...

- Sierra H.

Lauren H.

5.0

Lauren has a heart of gold and really loves working with Seniors. I've know Lauren now for at least 20 years and there are so many things to admire about her and one of them is her unbelievable patience and genuine love for all those people she works for. She truly is an amazing person and I mean...

- vicki G.

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