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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Bessemer, AL

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

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: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, 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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Latin J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-Time Childcare Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children (off/on) since 2013. I have worked in schools (elementary and middle), I have worked in daycares, I have worked with children with special needs. I am comfortable with all ages. I love music, crafts, reading, and I love outdoors . CPR/First Aid certified. I am a Christian, so I take my faith...
Latin can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Latin was great with my special needs daughter! She was punctual, loving, and patient. I would hire her a million times over. I highly recommend her for your child-care needs."

Alisha B.

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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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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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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: Meal prep, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

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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: Dementia, personal care
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: Hospice services, light cleaning, companionship, home modification, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she...

Lauren W.

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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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
5.0
"I can NOT rave about Ms. Megan, enough! She came through on short notice, was on time, sweet, punctual, and not JUST qualified but probably OVER qualified! My little bonded with her well. She followed my instructions and was extremely helpful! Overall, just a...

Jo G.

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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$11-16/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

I have worked with the children in both facility & home setting for roughly 6 to 8 years. I've also worked with kids with special needs.
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa H.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

I Would

Hi! my name is Melissa, and I am a mom to five kiddos. My husband and I have also been foster parents for nine years. We have a son who has special needs, and we have also fostered many children who were considered medically fragile. I have experience caring for children with gtubes and who also required oxygen support. As a...
Melissa can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, respite care, home modification, errands
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bessemer, AL

Morgan L.

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.

Latin J.

5.0

Latin was great with my special needs daughter! She was punctual, loving, and patient. I would hire her a million times over. I highly recommend her for your child-care needs.

- Alisha B.

Lashonda J.

5.0

LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she provides. My son appreciates her care and...

- Lauren W.

Julie S.

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.

Megan C.

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 from our home and usual routines....

- Cheryl P.

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