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Find special needs caregivers in Athens, AL that you’ll love

40 special needs caregivers are listed in Athens, AL

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Athens, AL

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Gene Hans V.


Madison, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

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I am a certified special education teacher. I have a work with students with different disabilities. I am very patient, motivated and would go an extra mile. If you have any questions just send me a message.
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Chassity D.


Madison, AL

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/Caregiver Ready To Serve You

10yrs in Medical Field as a Medical Assistant 7 years in Special Needs community and group home care settings 3 years in Senior In-Home Private care 4 years Teachers Assistant/Substitute Currently work for the City of Huntsville
Chassity can also help with: Companionship, errands, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Maria E.


Madison, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Maria, Madison AL I'm a Registered Nurse, studied in Switzerland and lived in USA, Switzerland and Ecuador. Working in different countries and areas has given me a lot of experience in diverse fields. I have worked in acute hospitals with adults and expecting moms, in elderly homes and providing in home care, with children as a...
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Marcy H.


Madison, AL

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked with medically fragile & special needs kids both in the school & home settings for a number of years.
Marcy can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shelby L.


Huntsville, AL

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Shelby, And I'm The Best You'll Ever Find At Rock, Paper, Scissors.

Hello! My name is Shelby, and I am guaranteed to put a smile on not only yours, but your cared for ones faces. I have many years of experience in special needs childcare, errands, and patience. I am a creative, explorative, and motivated person, so you'll always hear about all the learning and opportunities I've had. I have...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Erin M.


Madison, AL

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Young Fun And Likes To Spend Time In The Sun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Erin and I am credentialed as a Special Education teacher. I recently left the classroom after 3 years and I'm ready to start working with kids and/or adults who may have various specific needs. I'm truly a helper. I love to make people smile and I truly see people for their abilities.
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Michelle Guadalupe G.


Madison, AL

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Play, Learn, Grow With Michelle!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Michelle and I am a trustworthy and experienced babysitter with years of experience caring for children of all ages and abilities. I have had the pleasure of working with families with children ranging from infancy to teen age, including those with special needs and disabilities. I have experience with: -...
Michelle Guadalupe can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
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Shelby L.


Huntsville, AL

$13-24/hr8 yrs exp

A Gentle, Kind Fit For You!

Hello! I'm a glass half full, positive, and patient person. I've been a caretaker my whole life, often involving young kids and teens. I grew up with medically fragile siblings, and have ranged experience. I often lived with my grandmother and helped her with her routines and errands. I am an organizer, understanding, and time...
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Teressa B.


Madison, AL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs People Are Just Like Everyone Else!

Some of my most memorable, meaningful, and rewarding jobs have been taking care of special needs patients.... be they children, teens, young adults, or seniors. I have always seemed to have a special bond with these patients! I was a psychology major in college and that is what I hold my degree in. So I know how to understand...
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Krystal N.


Harvest, AL

$13-18/hr10 yrs exp

Best Caregiver

I honestly believe it's my life's purpose to provide the best care possible to others! I strive to live my life by the golden rule: Do unto others as you would them do unto you! I just try to put myself in my clients' shoes & treat them the best to my ability! I strive daily to put a smile on my clients' face, as I am a huge...
Hi! A bit about my experience, my younger sister has high functioning autism. My mom is a single mom and I'm the oldest so I spend a lot of time with her and am great with quickly adjusting to an individuals needs. I also have paid experience with children with ADHD, Autism, and developmentally delayed. I have experience in...
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Phyllis P.


Madison, AL

$33/hr10 yrs exp

PCA With All Training Certificates For ADL, Have Tooking Care Of All Trys Of Disability , Trats

Hello, My Name is Phyllis Ball. I was born in Ohio but raise in Alabama. I have 2- children, both are grown & live on there own. I am a no-smoker, I have Patient , I also know how to check one sugar and to give insulin. I also know how to wrap wombs, assist with feeding assist with mobility assist with medication's assist with...
With a decade of childcare experience under my belt, I've been on quite the adventure. Six of those years were spent at a daycare, and I've even had the privilege of working with special needs children, which taught me a lot about being adaptable and patient. I'm a nature enthusiast and an animal lover, and I find joy in the...
Emerson can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
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Camdyn J.


Madison, AL

$16/hr3 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've been working with kids since I was a young teenager. Not only did I work at an elementary school for two years (summer and school year) but I also have experience with special needs children. My brother has low-functioning autism and I volunteered with a disabilities program since I was a freshman in high school. I...
Camdyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Alexandra M.


Madison, AL

$12-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I am a caring and patient caregiver. I have a degree in special education and have experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Intellectual Disabilities, and Learning Disabilities. I have been working with individuals with special needs for over 4 years. I love empowering the individuals I work with to...
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Micah M.


Madison, AL

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Supervised visitations for children and their parents through Evolve Healthcare services, as a service provider for DHR. Assisted new, young mothers in the fundamentals of parenting; such as bottle feeding, diaper changing, and identifying potential signs of medical and emotional distress. Mainly worked with newborns from 3 days...
Micah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Dana M.


Decatur, AL

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

The most rewarding position I have ever done is working with Special Needs Individuals. I have spent the last 4 yrs working with disabled people whether Mentally challenged, Cerebral Palsy, Downs and any other intellectual disability I am MAC Certified and allowed to give medication when scheduled, bathe them, lite housekeeping...
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Ellie S.


Huntsville, AL

$17-20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ellie! I am a sophomore in college here in Huntsville, majoring in nursing. I play a sport and have class full time but I would really love to pick up date nights, weekends, or even occasional jobs that work with my schedule. I have 2 years of experience working at a daycare with various ages, along with 9 plus years of...
Ellie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

I will be teaching abroad soon and I'm looking for temporary jobs over the summer. I am a teacher and a camp counselor, so I have extensive experience with children. I have been subbing for the past year, mostly for SPED classrooms, and I am confident in my ability to work with special needs children. I believe I am patient,...
Jenny can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Tiffany L.


Madison, AL

$27-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I'm a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience in supporting seniors and individuals with disabilities. My goal is to ensure comfort, safety, and joy in daily living through personalized care. Whether it's assistance with personal care, household tasks, or engaging activities, I bring patience and...

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