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Special needs caregivers in Cave Creek, AZ

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Emily B.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Prior Preschool Teacher Looking To Provide Child Care

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a caring, fun, and patient child care professional with over 10 years experience in babysitting, nannying, and teaching young children. I am a former preschool teacher, with my Bachelors in Early Childhood. I have been an EMT here in the Phoenix area for the past 4 years. I am looking for part...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is sweet, calm and caring. Also very capable and confident - she definitely made me feel at ease. Emily is trustworthy and always dependable!"

Megan W.

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Suzanne M.


Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Petsitting

4.3

(11)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Children are so fun to be with and play with. I've worked in a lot of different preschools with different aged children. My specialty are newborn and infants. I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old. I have experience with different aged children as well as special needs children. I have been a nanny for a few different...
Suzanne can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Suzanne is awesome ! We love her !"

Vinee S.

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Alondra M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic And Efficient

Hired by 23 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Alondra! A little about me: I'm a 27-year-old athlete I have my master's degree in psychology and I'm currently pursuing my PhD. I have 10 years of one on one care for infants and children with special needs/ feeding tubes, diagnoses ranging from autism, down syndrome, eating/mood disorders, etc. I have had the...
Alondra can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alondra has been an amazing Nanny for our son. We truly could not ask for a better person to help care for him. She cares for him, plays with him and teaches him all kinds of things that are beyond what my wife and I could do. I would recommend her to any family...

John S.

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Zurrie L.


Phoenix, AZ

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Im Really Good With Kids And Love To Do Activities

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Zurrie, I am 19 years old going to college at Community college and doing full online. I am super fun and outgoing some hobbies I have is are going hiking or being out by the pool. I play volleyball every Tuesday night! My nanny experience has been lovely for the past 3 years. I have been specialized to work with...
Zurrie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

5.0
"Zurrie is a wonderful babysitter. Had her nanny for me over the summer and the kids loved her. She kept them active and was outside when they could be. Zurrie was able to cook and do light housework. My kids enjoyed bei by with her as she is fun and has a positive...

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Christine M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am truly confident working with children, as I believe they are gifts to be treasured. I believe in helping them to develop self-confidence, self-reliance, self-respect and respect for others, trust in their strengths and courage in their attempts to strive forward. I have worked with children for over 40 years. I have taught...
Christine can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom. "

Shannon J.

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Jessica C.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

*PATIENT, EXPERIENCED, SPECIAL NEEDS PROVIDER*

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your in need of a special needs provider, caregiver, babysitter, nanny, pet sitter and any home care needs, STOP HERE, you have found me! I am an employee with integrity, intelligence, flexibility, ability to tend to house work and do it all with a lot of energy. I have been a babysitter since I was 11 years old; that's...
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Evan B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$26-27/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Professional Care For The Elderly.

Hello! My name is Evan! I am a dedicated caregiver with a passion for making a difference. As the older brother of a 12-year-old sister, I've honed my caregiving skills both at home and professionally for over 4 years, specializing in special needs kids and the elderly. With my trusty 2018 Audi A4, I ensure reliable...
Evan can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Evan took care of my grandfather, until he unfortunately passed. My grandfather suffered from dementia and mobility issues in his final years. With this, he became very irritable and dependent on someone for basic functioning. It was difficult for any of our family...

Hailey S.

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Anastasia E.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/CNA/Future Nurse!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Anastasia and I've been a babysitter or nanny as long as I can remember. I think it's the most rewarding, fun job on earth. I am the eldest in my entire extended family, and I absolutely love kids! I've been a nanny for children with special needs, twins, newborns, large families, as well as a tutor for many...
Anastasia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anastasia has been wonderful. Anastasia is very punctual and dependable, she offers very friendly play with my daughter, A. A. completely adores her BF Ana!"

Paresh G.

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Sharon L.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

CHEF for 10 years + MAID for 2 years + a MOMMY = PERFECT COMBO to care for your little ones. I absolutely love playing games and doing arts/crafts with children. My favorite part is seeing the proud look of accomplishment on their little faces after mastering something new. I would love to help out a family in their home. I know...
Sharon can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sharon was fantastic with my son. He is a difficult feeder and she was able to feed him which was my main concern. She made me feel very comfortable leaving my little one with her. Will definitely use her again."

Irina N.

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Angela L.


Fountain Hills, AZ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Nanny At Your Service!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I believe all children need love and independence to grow. I'm positive, creative, and like to engage children in activities depending on their interests. I have over 20 years of experience working with children ages 6 months through adults in various settings: home, school, recreation/camp, clinic, etc. I have worked with...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Angela goes above and beyond your expectations. She is responsive, on time, professional, kind, and caring. She brought along a craft for our daughter to do as we were away for a date night one evening. She fed her dinner, bathed her, and put her down for bed...

Tara G.

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Mary T.


Phoenix, AZ

$30-40/hr7 yrs exp

Fun & Experienced Caregiver!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey families! My name is Mary and I have over 8 awesome years of experience working with kiddos. Currently, I'm working as a therapist for kids with autism and other diagnoses and part time at the Phoenix Children's Hospital Psych unit. I love being able to take what I've learned as a RBT and generalize that in even my daily...
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Jessica C.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Quality Care Provider

My passion is to enrich peoples lives and being a quality care provider. That led to my college direction to go with my major in Family Studies and Human Development at The University of Arizona. During that time in college I worked for a nanny agency caring for infants-teens, I realized I wanted more social interaction on an...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, personal care, mobility assistance, errands, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Jessica has truly been a blessing as companion care for my mother. From the first day we interviewed her, we knew that she was the right one. She cares for her own mother and just gets it. She understands through life experiences and her own family dynamic. She...

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Payton H.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Payton, a graduate from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a focus on Forensic Science. I originally started in Elementary Education but felt drawn to work that addresses deeper needs. I bring experience from various childcare centers, preschools, and multiple nanny roles. My expertise...
Payton can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Payton is very kind and responsible. She was able to provide a resume and references. She has good communication and is very kind, gentle, and calming. She'd be good for anyone with young children!"

Brittany P.

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Jessica C.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Adventure Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Aloha! I would love to be that quality care provider you're seeking. I have many years experience as a caregiver, working with people with disabilities and special needs; experience as a house and pet sitter; as well as household management experience! I have had 20+ years experience with childcare (infancy-13 yrs of age). I...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Reliable, timely, and found her rhythm with our family right away. She actively looked for more ways to support and help my special needs son. She also worked on teaching my daughters about safely swimming in the ocean. She was both professional and easygoing. We...

Timothy B.

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Management - Special Needs Mentor, Skill Builder, And Parent Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Curtis, and I specialize in working with children who face social, emotional, or learning challenges. I'm the founder of Keen Kids, where I provide one-on-one support and guidance tailored to each child's needs. With over 10 years of experience, I've developed a unique approach, combining behavior...
5.0
"Curtis has been working with our family for the past year. He works with our 12 year old son, who has autism, several times per week. They work on building skills to support independent living, perspective taking, flexibility and emotional regulation, all while...

Tracie S.

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Athena D.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 15 years experience working with children, infant to 7 years old. I'm CPR and First Aid Certified. I also have my Fingerprint clearance card. My qualifications include teaching a preschool class for three years, home school teaching experience for one year and assisted with teaching special needs elementary students for...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As first-time parents, it was difficult leaving our newborn in the care of someone else when we returned to work, but Athena completely put our minds at ease! She is kindhearted, knowledgeable, trustworthy, flexible, and hardworking. She kept us updated throughout...

Cecily K.

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Soleil C.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Soleil, 24. I am currently taking a gap year (or two) prior to medical school. I currently cocktail serve, whilst working on building a business. I have several years of experience in child care from a young age from babysitting for family friends to being a horseback instructor to ages 2-12yrs and 6 years of...
Soleil can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Soleil has been an amazing nanny for us since September 2019. She is dependable, punctual and very helpful around the house. I completely trust her to transport my kids to and from school. She is caring and kind, and my kids adore her. I would be happy to...

Corinne B.

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Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Artist, Youth Mentor And Advocate, Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an artist and a Fine Arts Teacher (K-8.) I enjoy working with and being an advocate for at-risk youth and youth with special needs. I inspire youth and young adults to give themselves permission to be themselves through my artwork and personality while teaching them to have healthy creative releases and to problem solve in...
5.0
"Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative...

Kelly S.

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Nancy C.


Phoenix, AZ

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caregiver, Companionship, Meal Prep, Driving To Appointments And Cleaning

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Nancy. I am a certified child provider with 25 plus years experience. I was a special needs bus driver for Paradise Valley school District for 15 years. I then became a foster Mother. I did this for 3 years, I then got promoted to Therapeutic Foster Mother. I did this for 11more years. I have been CPR and First Aid...
Nancy can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, mobility assistance, meal prep, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nancy watched my son from the time he was 3 months old until he was a year! He loved her and I knew he was being taken care of as if a family member were caring for him! Would highly recommend Nancy! "

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Nicole K.


Phoenix, AZ

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Nicole! I've always had a passion for caring for and teaching children. One of my favorite activities to do with kids is reading books! Currently, I am an infant teacher at a preschool and I love spending my days with my little babies! I've worked with kids of all ages over the year and have experience with...
Nicole can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cave Creek, AZ

Emily B.

5.0

She is sweet, calm and caring. Also very capable and confident - she definitely made me feel at ease. Emily is trustworthy and always dependable!

- Megan W.

Suzanne M.

5.0

She is a great sweet and very hard worker and she will always take care of everything you need

- Care member

Alondra M.

4.0

Alondra was early and very personable. She perfectly organized the drawers and closet in my nursery with little to no direction at all.

- Cherelle G.

Zurrie L.

5.0

Zurrie is a wonderful babysitter. Had her nanny for me over the summer and the kids loved her. She kept them active and was outside when they could be. Zurrie was able to cook and do light housework. My kids enjoyed bei by with her as she is fun and has a positive attitude. She still babysits for us...

- Care member

Christine M.

5.0

Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom.

- Shannon J.

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