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33 special needs caregivers are listed in Bella Vista, AR

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Bella Vista, AR

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Sharon B.


Bella Vista, AR

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

4.9

(12)

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a very experienced mom. I have many years of experience working with children through Cub Scout leadership, school library, PTA and room parent volunteer duties, kids' church leader and advocate for children with special needs. I have exceptional experience and training in the care and needs of children with special needs,...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Michelle is honest, reliable and resourceful. "

Care member

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Autumn E.


Bella Vista, AR

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Retired RN

After spending 30 years in Labor and deliver I went I became a DON for Alzheimer's units in Fayetteville and Rogers, Arkansas. I currently work as a concierge for a an assisted living in Bentonville. It gives me great joy to spend time with this community.
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Emily F.


Bella Vista, AR

$11-15/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Emily. I have three years of experience working as an assistant teacher at a daycare. I worked with ages 0-5 years of age. I absolutely love children and am working on my degree in the evenings to become a counselor. I look forward to speaking with you soon!
I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for taking care of children of all ages. With 6 years of childcare experience, I've had the pleasure of working with families, supporting them with reliable childcare options, and even assisting children with special needs. My creative and bubbly personality allows me to...
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Nathan H.


Bella Vista, AR

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

20 Plus Years Experience

I have two decades of experience in the medical field, and I am highly motivated to acquire new skills and broaden my expertise. My background includes caring for patients with traumatic brain injury, autism, cerebral palsy, and other conditions that necessitate long-term care. I have worked with patients of all ages, from...
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Gladis L.


Bentonville, AR

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Compassionate and reliable caregiver with experience providing personalized support to individuals with diverse needs. Skilled in creating a safe, nurturing environment and committed to promoting dignity, independence, and well-being.
5.0
"Gladis is an extremely caring person. She is dependable, trustworthy and a very good cook. When we hired Gladis to take care of our grandmother, our grandmother was very weak. She hardly ate. Gladis started feeding her " Ensure Plus" with a spoon. Our...

Evelin L.

Hi, my name is Brittany! I am 34 years old and I have worked in child care for 10+ years. I was a private nanny for a family of 4 kiddos for 8 years in Oklahoma City and a nanny for several families since moving to NWA almost 3 years ago. I have experience in taking care of up to 5 kids aging from 4 months to 15 years old and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Lindy G.


Bentonville, AR

$11-15/hr6 yrs exp

I have over 6 years of experience with watching kids of all ages including newborns and children with special needs. I'd love to hear more about what you're looking for!
Lindy can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello I am Laura . Currently, I am in graduate school working on an occupational therapy doctorate with a pediatric focus. I have experience working with children in a range of positions including as a lifeguard, camp counselor, preschool teacher, and babysitter. These positions have involved caring for children 0-18. I love...
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Cindy L.


Bentonville, AR

$25-40/hr

Mom Of 6 Daughters

Hello! I am a professional nanny. I have been for 20+ years. My daughters each have their own special kind of disability, so I haven't necessarily had professional experience with special needs, I have been a mom with 24/7 experience. 3 of my 6 were born prematurely, only 2 needed to stay in the NICU. If you'd like to talk...
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Michelle M.


Cave Springs, AR

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Caring For You!

I am hardworking, patient, kind and reliable. Independent CNA with 15+ years of experience with meal preparation and housekeeping. Hands on experience with special populations including seniors and special needs children and adults. Trained in both end of life care and Alzheimer's. Specializing in areas of Health & Wellness,...
Michelle can also help with: Mobility assistance, errands, personal care, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Michelle helped my MIL. She is professional, kind and sweet. She cares for my MIL like her own family. I will highly recommend her. "

Hiroko H.

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Alyssa B.


Springdale, AR

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring And Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, currently I work as a nanny/family assistant to a high-profile private family (details and reference can be provided upon request). I care for 4 children ages 18 months, 4, 7, and 11. The eldest does have special needs, requiring extra accommodations. I have CPR/First Aid Certification, and extensive knowledge as a...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We needed a sitter last minute for our 3mo old baby. Alyssa was available and hopped on a quick call to chat then babysat for us the next day. She was prompt in responding, kind, confident, and made us feel at ease (it was our first time to hire a sitter). I work...

Loren S.

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Heather F.


Rogers, AR

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time, Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I owned and operated a Christian preschool for 18 years. I worked in a Christian after school program for school aged children for nine years. I have four children of my own, ages 29, 25, 22, and 20. I was formerly employed by Rogers Public Schools in a special needs classroom. Sadly I left the classroom after being injured on...
Heather can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Heather did a wonderful job watching our 2.5 year old daughter for a couple mornings while we visited Bentonville on vacation! Our daughter instantly warmed up to her and was smiling from ear to ear when we returned from our bike rides! Heather is experienced,...

April M.

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Lauri C.


Noel, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced and Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I received a Rotary scholarship to Japan when I was a high school junior in Wisconsin,& graduated at the top of my class. I went to school for Occupational Therapy for children in Wisconsin. I ran a small home day care so I could stay at home with my 4 children & support my family at the same time while my husband finished his...
Lauri can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We hired Lauri to help with our 2 kiddos and she has been a fantastic caregiver. She's dependable, trustworthy, knowledgeable, and has truly become a part of the family."

Emily J.

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Magaly P.


Rogers, AR

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver (Babysitter, Nanny, Etc)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Maggie! I am a Sarah Lawrence College graduate with a concentration in child development and psychology. I have worked in various settings with kids of all ages. Specifically, I've worked with children ages 4 months to 13 years old. I've worked in schools, day cares, summer camps, residential facilities, and in homes as...
Magaly can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maggie was phenomenal at putting my special needs daughter at ease! We hadn’t had a sitter outside of the family in years, and Maggie made all of us comfortable! "

Care member

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Erika V.


Rogers, AR

$16-30/hr8 yrs exp

3.7

(6)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Erika. I have been working in Japan for the past 2 years teaching 2nd graders. It has been a great experience. I loved all the kids I worked with and will miss them deeply, but I felt it was the right time to come home. I am coming back to Arkansas and am looking to work with children again. I graduated from...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Erika worked for us daily for an extended period of time. She was reliable and punctual. She was comfortable caring for my 3 young children and helping me around the house as I recovered from surgery. We used her after this extended time for date nights too. My...

Amanda C.

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Michelle E.


Rogers, AR

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver/CNA

I have been an Elder Care Provider for the past 8 years with Special Training in Alzheimers & Dementia through the Schmeiding Center. I have worked through several agencies and have had several private clients over the years. I currently do overnight shifts and would be interested in picking up a few day shifts. I also have 10...
Michelle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Celina U.


Rogers, AR

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Celina L

I am a recent Masters grad who is currently traveling around primarily doing seasonal server jobs! I lived on Block Island Last summer and really would love to spend some time out there this year as well! I have all through HS I helped with the Special Needs kiddos and though my traveling I have nanny/ babysat many times!
Celina can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brianna J.


Springdale, AR

$11-16/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hello, I'm a student at SFA. I will be attending an occupational therapy graduate program in the fall. I have experience with working as a caregiver in a group home where I watched over multiple individuals with developmental delays and disabilities. I have experience with daily living tasks, medication management, recreational...
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Emily R.


Springdale, AR

$16-35/hr5 yrs exp

College Student

Hi! I am currently an online SNHU student majoring in psychology. I have over five years of experience working with infants to teens to special needs children. I have experience as a nanny, teacher, and rbt! I am comfortable doing household chores! Please reach out with any questions you may have!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bella Vista, AR

Sharon B.

5.0

Michelle is honest, reliable and resourceful.

- Care member

Gladis L.

5.0

Gladis is an extremely caring person. She is dependable, trustworthy and a very good cook. When we hired Gladis to take care of our grandmother, our grandmother was very weak. She hardly ate. Gladis started feeding her " Ensure Plus" with a spoon. Our grandmother started to get better and better...

- Evelin L.

Michelle M.

5.0

Michelle helped my MIL. She is professional, kind and sweet. She cares for my MIL like her own family. I will highly recommend her.

- Hiroko H.

Alyssa B.

5.0

We needed a sitter last minute for our 3mo old baby. Alyssa was available and hopped on a quick call to chat then babysat for us the next day. She was prompt in responding, kind, confident, and made us feel at ease (it was our first time to hire a sitter). I work from home and could hear him...

- Loren S.

Heather F.

5.0

She is hands down the luckiest hire we’ve had. She’s very good with kids and babies and has a very motherly touch with her child care. Amazing!

- Care member

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Ratings for Bella Vista, AR special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Bella Vista, AR are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 33 listed special needs caregivers.