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Find special needs caregivers in American Fork, UT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in American Fork, UT

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in American Fork, UT

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Lauren H.


Draper, UT

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Compassionate Home Health Aid

5.0

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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, errands, home modification, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Lauren helped with my mom when she had Alzheimer's. She's very pleasant to be around, a cheerful Disposition. She was always ontime, helped with any medical needs. My mom was very fond of her. "

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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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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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Kaylee H.


Saratoga Springs, UT

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a young mom looking for some extra income! I have a 1-year-old and would love to be able to bring him with me to work, or have your kiddos come to us! I have a bachelors degree in human development and family studies with a minor in mental health. I have lots of experience with special needs individuals as well!
Kaylee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kaylee is a fantastic babysitter and tutor. I have used her as a babysitter for my 4 kids. She is able to multitask and is very punctual and responsible. She also tutored my son in reading and did a great job. I would hire Kaylee again. She is fantastic!"

Liz D.

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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: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & 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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Adriana C.


Lehi, UT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Poppins 38 Years Experience

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for part time hours a few days a week, and an opportunity to play Grandma. I am willing to do overnight sitting as well or travel with the family as an extra pair of hands. I love being with children. I adore babies. I am very reliable, mature, and trustworthy. I am loyal, enthusiastic and creative. I enjoy having...
Adriana can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Adriana has a real gift for connecting with little children, special needs children and anyone else who needs love and attention. She is very creative, and willing/able to create a rich experience for any child. You'll notice very quickly that she is overflowing...

Pam P.

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Jessica H.


Alpine, UT

$12/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I work as a professional caregiver for a facility for the mentally disabled. I have been a professional caregiver for almost 5 years all together. I am comfortable caring for special needs. I prefer working with special needs but I am very willing to take care of children that do not have special needs. I love interacting with...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Avery T.


Lehi, UT

$17/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced And Reliable Nanny .

I love working with children and am currently in school to become a speech therapist. I have experience in child-care, and have also taught dance and swimming lessons and just finished a school year being a special-needs . I am positive and energetic and understand the importance of finding someone trustworthy to care for your...
Avery can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Makel M.


Pleasant Grove, UT

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hard Working Special Needs Mother Seeking Job During School Hours

Hello! I'm the mother of a 10-year-old with Down Syndrome. I'm looking for a job that I can do while she's at school 9:15am-3:20 p.m. Being the mother of a special needs child has given me many tools to help you and your family. I am a loyal, hard working person who doesn't fear cleaning up or going the extra mile. I'm also an...
Makel can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Seini T.


Lehi, UT

$22/hr3 yrs exp

I am a full time mom just looking for extra income to help out with my family. I have cared for individuals with special needs and seniors who need extra care(even those with little to no mobility). I have experience of more than 7 years and I give the best care expected of me. I make sure I meet/exceed your expectations and...
Seini can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Mikayla P.


Orem, UT

$10-25/hr4 yrs exp

Happy Spirited Fun Sitter

Hello my name is Mikayla and I am a 22-year-old who falls in love with all of the amazing kids and people that I get to meet and work with! I am currently attending BYU and have worked as a caretaker for almost 4 years now. I have experience ranging anywhere from taking care of infants and children, to adults and children with...
Mikayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Hi I'm kennedy! I haven't been paid to work with special needs but I did peer tutor all throughout high school and middle school. my ex boyfriends step sister loved me and she had a couple disorders, I was with her the majority of time I was over there. I helped give her baths and feed. she was so sweet and I love being the one...
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Alisa H.


Alpine, UT

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Positive reliable Seeking Caregiver Opportunities

I enjoy spending time with seniors and people with special needs . I am patient , compassionate, energetic and dependable. I have 10+ yrs experience.
Alisa can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, dementia
Skills:

CPR

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Autumn T.


Lehi, UT

$13-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as caring, independent, very outgoing, but also shy at first. I like caring for people with special needs because they're people and I love helping people, also I like being there for them when a lot of others aren't. I guess I don't really have a reasoning behind it. I started caring for people...
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Kennedy F.


Saratoga Springs, UT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Kids Are My Life

I love being with kids. i've loved it since I was little. I'm always the babysitter at family events. i've been with special needs kids, and with little kids. i've been in childhood education classes and peer tutor. when I was in school I did a preschool class where I teach the classes every once and awhile and help with fun...
Kennedy can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Gracelyn G.


Lehi, UT

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Nanny, 19 Years Old

I have experience in - Special Needs. I worked at North Eastern Services in Lehi for 2 years. This included activities at their house and in public, meals, specific diets, hygiene, getting ready for the day, getting ready for bed, and medications. - Being a 24 hour nanny. I have stayed with family's for 7+ days multiple times....
Gracelyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I've been providing childcare for over seven years, and I'm passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of children. I have a patient and calm personality and am creative and imaginative when playing with children. I'm comfortable enforcing household rules and communicating with parents about their child's day. I'm...
Annie can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ajah J.


Orem, UT

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

How I Can Be Of Service

Hello! I am Ajah! I have always had a big open heart for children and young adults of all ages. Being a patient and nurturing helper has always been a strength of mine. I have experience with cleaning, service in home care, teaching, working in youth and child dance day-camps, babysat and looked over children of various ages in...
Ajah can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mckenna M.


Pleasant Grove, UT

$17-50/hr9 yrs exp

Mckenna, From Orem Utah

I'm a kind and patient nanny and I love to make kids feel validated and cared for. I have 9 years of experience in various backgrounds. Special needs, twins, age gaps, sensory disorders and infants. I was a full-time nanny for four years, I've gone on trips with family's, spent nights, taught school and spent full days with kids...
Mckenna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Hoping to be the newest addition to your family! I have experience with infants/toddlers/special needs and teenagers.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in American Fork, UT

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.

Kaylee H.

5.0

Kaylee is a fantastic babysitter and tutor. I have used her as a babysitter for my 4 kids. She is able to multitask and is very punctual and responsible. She also tutored my son in reading and did a great job. I would hire Kaylee again. She is fantastic!

- Liz D.

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.

Adriana C.

5.0

Adriana is very kind and a huge blessing for our family. She will take time to play with the kids. We were so impressed with her. She is responsible and dependable.

- Hannah N.

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