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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Birmingham, AL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Birmingham, AL

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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...
5.0
"Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!"

Aisha W.

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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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Candice B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With A B.S. In Psychology, Looking To Help With Evening And Weekend Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated & plan to get all recommended boosters. I have been a full-time nanny in the past for a family with 4 children, ages 2-12, in which I cooked, cleaned, tutored and cared for their family dog. I also worked in a mental health facility for a year in which I cared for troubled youth of ages 8-14 with...
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Elizabeth R C.


Birmingham, AL

$13-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...
Elizabeth R can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and...

Betsy M.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, 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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Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$19/hr17 yrs exp

Nanny/caregiver

Hired by 25 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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Robin has been GOD Sent. I'm so grateful I found her. Sometimes it's can be nerve racking when it comes to finding a great sitter. However with Robin, all of my nervousness and worries have been eased. She is truly amazing when it comes to working with kids. She...

Sharis G.

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Amanda B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Belinda W.


Birmingham, AL

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Caregiver

3.9

(12)

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I have been a foster parent for over 17 years. I worked in nurseries, school systems, the YMCA, and children church. I have worked with children with disabilities such as ADHD, OD, and special needs. I have worked with Care. com for over 10 years. Worked with a family of two ages 3 month to 3 years old for 3years until family...
Belinda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Belinda has been a joy to work with. I hired her to be a part-time nanny for my 2-year old while I worked from home. My son, who is normally shy with strangers, was hugging her within minutes of meeting her. She has been great with him, even coming up with ideas of...

Candace E.

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Angelica J.


Birmingham, AL

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator/Caregiver

Hello, my name is Angelica. I have over 5 years of experience as an educator for children with special needs. I graduated from UNC-Chapel Hill with a BA in Psychology. It is noteworthy to mention that I also completed coursework in the School of Education in the subjects of educational psychology, mathematical methods, and...
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Erica R.


Birmingham, AL

$15-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care- Music

Hi. My name is Erica and I am an elementary Music Educator in the Hoover/Birmingham area. Currently, I teach PreK-5th grade students music, as well as a group of wonderful, amazing special needs students. I am able to offer a music experience for your loved one to get the opportunity to express himself/herself musically, create...
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Rachel L.


Birmingham, AL

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Early Child Special Education Teacher

I completed my master's in early childhood special education in 2021. Prior to that, I worked at United Ability Early Learning Center for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with disabilities. I loved every moment of it and worked there for 2 years! I have been lucky to have worked as a K-4th grade self-contained teacher for...
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Alycia T.


Birmingham, AL

$12-17/hr5 yrs exp

I currently have over 5 years of experience working with special needs. My most recent experience is with children on the autism spectrum.
I'm responsible, dependable, patient, understanding, fun-loving, trustworthy, caring and reliable. When you leave your loved ones with me, I assure you-you will not have to worry, I can fit into any environment. My number one goal is to provide safety and a fun experience for your child. Growing up with a special needs sibling...
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Belinda W.


Birmingham, AL

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I am a foster parent and worked with special needs children as well as therapeutic children with ADHD, OD, etc. Tutored in the inner school system with reading and Math. I also worked with the YMCA.
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Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$10-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

30 years of age. Married. Social Psychology Major at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I've been working as a Nanny and Personal Assistant for over 11years. I enjoy serving others with Compassion and Love. Children bring me great Joy. I am a Birmingham, Al resident and willing to travel limitless for work. My hours are...
Hello, I have experience working with different types of special needs including visual impaired students, Adhd, and developmentally delayed children. Special needs children are my favorite to work with because I find them to be the sweetest and most observant and intelligent children to be around.
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Casey C.


Birmingham, AL

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Early Childhood Teacher/Nanny CPR/First Aid Certified Flexible Hours

I have been a Preschool Teacher for 21 years and have over 30 years Nanny experience. I have First Aid/Safety Certification UTD. Certified Adult and Infant/Child CPR. I have experience with children of all ages. I also have experience with children with varying special/exceptional needs.
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Tiffany H.


Birmingham, AL

$20-31/hr3 yrs exp

Experiences RBT

Hello parents! I am an RBT with speciality in ASD and ADHD. I love caring for children and teaching them new things! I have 3 years with caring for people with ASD and ADHD. Please message me for more information.
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Millie C.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Works With Adults And Children With Disabilities

I work for an organization for adults with disabilities called Unless U. I work with adults, teenagers, and children with a wide variety of developmental disabilities. If you are looking for someone patient to help and be a friend to your child, I am your girl! I hope to bring Unless U to Nashville as soon as I graduate.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Birmingham, AL

Kenyata S.

5.0

Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!

- Aisha W.

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.

Elizabeth R C.

5.0

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and would adapt to any situation. Some...

- Betsy M.

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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Ratings for Birmingham, AL special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.4 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Birmingham, AL are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 48 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.