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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Crestwood, KY

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Crestwood, KY

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Casey R.


Crestwood, KY

$10-30/hr5 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

5.0

(1)

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I have worked with children at home of the innocence in the special needs area as well as volunteering at elementary schools. I have also worked with adult with various abilities and disabilities. My father is an amputee and has many other issues. I have been caring for not only him but his wife as well.
5.0
"Casey is a very caring individual who is very capable as a care-giver."

Alana A.

When I was in high school , my favorite class of the day was my special ed class. I fell in love with the kiddos and still keep in touch with them today. I have a very patient and nurturing approach. I'm here to be someone they feel safe to be themselves around. Someone they can talk to, and be creative with.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for the last 8 years. My goal as a nanny is always to care for, protect, and teach kids. In my experience, leading by example and establishing trust between myself and the kids allows for the greatest learning environment. I am CPR certified. I can help with travel, errands, cleaning, and schooling. I have...
Aubrey can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

Gillian G.


Crestwood, KY

$13-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I have experience with ages ranging from newborn to middle school. I have worked with special needs children and those with medical conditions. I have also experience working with the elderly. I am comfortable picking/dropping off at school, taking to activities, helping with homework, light housework, meal...
Gillian can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Torri T.


Louisville, KY

$23/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm available immediately! I've been an in-home nanny and "mother's helper" for two years with the same family, carin for an infant and now 2. 5-year-old. I have also previously been a nanny, house cleaner and in-home caregiver for the elderly. I've worked with babies and young kids for 5 years, and I also have experience with...
Torri can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Torri is amazing! She worked with us for 1 month helping us with our 2 boys. She is punctual, followed our goals, communicated well, ensured our boys were feed healthy foods. We dropped our boys with her at the trampoline park and the mall and everything was...

Abe N.

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Queen D.


Louisville, KY

$26-27/hr8 yrs exp

I am a live-in Care Partner. I have a CNA & Certified Medication Technician license. Are you looking for a Live-in Caregiver? Please contact me thru my profile. My patience and compassion over eight years of caring for the Elderly or special needs persons had led me to cope with many situations. For each person I care for, I...
5.0
"Queen worked with my 5years old son for a couple of months who had Autism this year. I never had to call with that anxiousness after showing her what to do after a week. She had my son all checked leaving him comfortable and clean, every time she leaves, I am so...

Ivy M.

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Mofoluwaso A.


Louisville, KY

$15-24/hr8 yrs exp

CHILDCARE.

3.7

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Mofoluwaso also known as Janet. I'm a nurse/ midwife with an experience of over a decade caring for children at any age you can think of. Caring is my passion. I can care for your newborn, infants, toddlers, school age children and so on. I do special needs care as well. I am a Christian and a mother too. I...
Mofoluwaso can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mofoluwaso was great watching my 10 month old son. She is a very sweet and honest woman and my family is so thankful to have met her!"

Shelbi C.

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Candy M.


Louisville, KY

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

CNA For Special Needs Medical & Mental Health

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Vaccinated :) I have been a CNA for over 16 years. I worked at a daytime facility for special needs adults and I have worked with special needs children and adults. I currently work for a Very well respected company on a Crisis Team for Children in Mental Health Crisis. I have experience with Children on the Spectrum...
5.0
"She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day."

Christina B.

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Ashley F.


Louisville, KY

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

I am the oldest in my family and have been taking care of brothers, sisters, and cousins since I was 12. Also, have done a lot of work with special needs kids (my sister is special needs). I work Mon-Fri 8-4:30 as a loan officer with the ability to work from home 2 days per week. I also have 2 dogs at home.
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ashley F.


Goshen, KY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Hi my name is Ashley I have worked with kids for the past 13 years. I began helping kids and adults by helping my dad at his work who is a teacher for kids with disabilities. I have also helped teach kids at horse camp learn about horses and ride. The last several years I have worked in a preschool and being a nanny.
I have no certificates to care for special needs, but I do have experience caring for a down syndrome child. I want to become an Occupational Therapist, and have interned at pediatric therapy locations, which have given me insight and education with working with children with special needs. I have shadowed over 50 hours...
I have worked with children and adults with different physical and mental conditions whether it's through recreational sports or physical therapy Recently I have worked with a teenager for the past 3 years who sustained a TBI, also in a wheelchair . Assisted him through school, physical therapy and different activities.
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Selena W.


La Grange, KY

$18-27/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! My name is selena! I have been a CNA for over two years now and have experience working in a rehabilitation facility, a cancer institute, and now currently work at Norton children's hospital. I am CPR certified and currently in nursing school. I love to help others feel joy and would love to be able to help you take care...
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Kaelyn B.


Louisville, KY

$16-24/hr1 yrs exp

I work for a family in my hometown that has a daughter on the autism spectrum. I work for them when I am home for the summer. She is medium functioning. I help drive her around, feed her, bath her, and anything else the family needs from me.
Hi, My name is Ty! I'm 22 years old. I graduated from WKU with a bachelor's in social work. I moved to Louisville a year ago to peruse a career in Child Protective Services work. I am now going to start graduate school at UK to obtain my Master's in Social Work. In the meantime I am hoping to help families out with child...
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Jennifer R.


Louisville, KY

$16-20/hr6 yrs exp

Elementary Teacher/ Loving Mother Of Two Girls

I have taught 2-year-olds-5 th grade for over 12 years and love helping children lf all ages! I have worked as a fitness instructor and trainer at milestone, Bellarmine, YMCA and LAC and a drug rep for Pfizer. I would love to help you with your child I have two daughters who are now 21&22 and understand the feeling of being a...
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Sharonda A.


Smithfield, KY

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care

My name is Sharonda. However, I've always gone by Nicole. I am currently a stay at home mom of 7, with 3 out the home and 4 in school. My schedule is open. In the past, I have worked as a primary education teacher. I also obtained my CNA and worked in a skilled nursing facility for seven years before I joined the Army as a...
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Jennifer H.


La Grange, KY

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Fun And Nurturing Nanny

I am a certified elementary teacher and have taught Early Childhood, K-1 and 2nd/3rd for the past 15 years. I am a mother of three children. Before I went back to work full-time, I was a stay home mom and loved every minute that I was caring for my children. I have worked in preschools and child development centers before having...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I am a big hearted extrovert who loves to get out! I am responsible, caring, and I like to have fun with the kids! I also have years experience working with the special needs community and love it.
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Crestwood, KY

Casey R.

5.0

Casey is a very caring individual who is very capable as a care-giver.

- Alana A.

Torri T.

5.0

I hired Torri to watch my 2y old for about 4 months, she was an amazing responsible caregiver going over and beyond my husband and I expectations. Not only did she watch her she worked with her development throughout the time she was present.

- Care member

Queen D.

5.0

Queen worked with my 5years old son for a couple of months who had Autism this year. I never had to call with that anxiousness after showing her what to do after a week. She had my son all checked leaving him comfortable and clean, every time she leaves, I am so satisfied. I admired her level of...

- Ivy M.

Mofoluwaso A.

5.0

Mofoluwaso is wonderful with my girls. She has a sweet smile and a warm personality. I'm very happy with the relationship she is building with my girls. She also makes delicious peanut butter cookies!

- Kelley H.

Candy M.

5.0

She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day.

- Christina B.

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