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

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bessemer, AL

The average posted rate is $14/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Bessemer, AL

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

Review for Morgan L. by Matthew T.

Sonia has been our full time nanny for over a year from the time our baby was 5 weeks old until we moved out of state now when she is 16

Review for Sonia T. by Care member

Robin is absolutely incredible. I feel so lucky to have found her. She is REALLY good at what she does. Very reliable, responsive, and

Review for Robin W. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Bessemer, AL

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Morgan L.


Bessemer, AL

$20-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

5.0

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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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Areiel J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

I have worked in the Healthcare field for over 4 years and have worked with children, adults, and seniors with special needs. I am very passionate about what I do and I am known to go above and beyond for those I care for.
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.
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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...
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Crystal T.


Bessemer, AL

$14-19/hr8 yrs exp

A certified nursing assistant with 10 years experience love what I do it's a ministry to me. I love making someone day better
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Alexis L.


Bessemer, AL

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient & Creative Care-giver

I've worked in a rehab hospital taking care of the sick and elderly. While there, I assisted with ADL's, glucose testing, feeding, repositioning, & more. Currently, however, I do not assist with bathing or heavy lifting, due to physical self-care. I also have nursing experience via college credits. Most recently I worked with...
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Tia L.


Bessemer, AL

$14-19/hr6 yrs exp

My main focus would be on the individual than the barriers. I always try to put myself in another person shoes, if it was me, I would want the same dignity and respect that I would want someone to give me.
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Areiel J.


Bessemer, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've baby sat so many children. I just have a passion for being around children. I have baby sat and taken care of kids since I was a teenager. I have never done it as a profession or for money, but that doesn't change how passionate I am about it. I have also helped raise my 7-year-old nephew As well as my 2 God-son's who are...
Areiel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

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Tanisha F.


Bessemer, AL

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Care For Your Loved One!

I have my Bls, Med-Tech certification. I have a lot of experience with Tracheotomy, Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Special needs Adults and Children, Rehab and more. I'm very passionate about helping and caring for others. I'm a mom and I take pride in giving care to others. I've worked with many agencies and facilities and nothing...
Tanisha can also help with: Errands, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

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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: Personal care, dementia
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: Errands, dementia, hospice services, light cleaning, home modification, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Sonia T.


Fairfield, AL

$25/hr20 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$19/hr17 yrs exp

Nanny/caregiver

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and nurturing personality allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their...
Robin can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Robin is most definitely GOD sent! My boys LOVE her and enjoyed the time they spent with ROBIN! It is very hard to find a trustworthy person that would care for your kids. However, Robin is the GOAT! Thank you Robin for all that you do for my boys!! "

Care member

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Amanda B.


Birmingham, AL

$18-24/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny And Full-time Childcare

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children for 10 years in a variety of settings. I have been employed by childcare centers, families, and have worked in a research office specializing in child safety. I have worked with children ranging from 8 weeks to 12 years old, and have experience working with special needs children. I have a Bachelor of...
Amanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We used Amanda for the 2016/2017 school year to pick our 4 year old up from school and watch him until we returned home from work. We never had to worry when he was in her care. She was very flexible with hours and worked wonderfully with our guy who has multiple...

Victoria D.

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Julie S.


Birmingham, AL

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Preschool Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I love young children. Since moving back to Birmingham 7 years ago I became the lead infant teacher at a daycare in Vestavia. I was there for 3 years. I then became a nanny for a dentist. My family resided in Columbus, Ga for 13 years prior to my husband's job relocation here. I was a pre-K paraprofessional in a special needs...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Julie was great with my toddler son. She has great energy and confidence. My son was at ease quickly with her and I would highly recommend Julie to any of my parent friends in a heartbeat. "

Kassie Y.

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Megan C.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
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...

Cheryl P.

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Jane G.


Helena, AL

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

It is an opportunity to ease the life of those in need, to offer much needed comfort. To also offer support to the entire family. As a compassionate person it is highly rewarding to see the improvement and positive progress of a special needs person. The challenges are worthy the satisfaction of seeing the positive outcome of my...
5.0
"I met Jane when I became one of the nurse's at a facility where she works. Jane is always on time and very dependable. She is one that completes her task and then will help others. She is a compassionate caretaker. Jane is also eager to learn and expand her...

Andrea S.

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Ilyasa C.


Fairfield, AL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Specialist In Behavior Management

I have a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education, a Masters in Secondary Education-English, and a Masters in Special Education with both general and adaptive certifications. I hold an Applied Behavior Analysis Grad Certificate and am TEFL/TOEFL certified. Besides having taught for 21 incredible years, I am also currently the...
Ilyasa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Molly D.


Birmingham, AL

$15-29/hr5 yrs exp

Summer Nanny

I graduated from Birmingham Southern College in may 2020 and have worked for the Mountain Brook city school system for a year as an aide for middle and high school aged students with special needs. I also have experience caring for younger children as a babysitter through out high school and college. I am looking for a summer...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping

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