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25 special needs caregivers are listed in Eagle River, AK

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in Eagle River, AK

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Sarah M.


Eagle River, AK

$17-20/hr4 yrs exp

Recent Esthetician Graduate Looking For Full-time Job

5.0

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Growing up I have had a lot of experience in caring for children. I started babysitting the neighborhood kids when I was 12, and continued to babysit for friends and family throughout high school. My most recent experience was babysitting for a family I met through Care. com. I watched their 2-year-old son anywhere from 3-6 days...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is smart, fun, creative, and wonderful. We were fortunate to have her watching our two year old son and would heartily recommend her to your family."

Ian S.

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Kailey G.


Eagle River, AK

$23-24/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitting - Flexible Availability

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kailey, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my husband, 18-month-old and our two pups. I have experience working with kiddos from birth to high school age. I've spent many years working with kids in a variety of settings. I've worked as a tennis instructor, nanny, tutor, student teacher, and general caregiver!...
Kailey can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kailey is great and my boys love her! She is dependable and communicates really well with us! Looking forward to continuing work with her in the future!! "

Chelsea B.

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Alicia O.


Eagle River, AK

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have an M. Ed. in special education with a concentration in severe disabilities. I taught for 5 years, but am not teaching anymore to help care for my elderly family members. I have an older brother with autism, so I have grown up around those with disabilities. I look forward to meeting your family!
I have siblings with disabilities. One has a trache and used a little bit of sign language. The other two have bipolar and ADHD. I am very patient and can help them find ways to cope with the hard everyday tasks of life.
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Ami S.


Eagle River, AK

$14-20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

1.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 12, starting out with children from church and my siblings. I love kids! I am Pediatric CPR/First Aid Certified. I have 10 siblings, some of which have special needs, so I have worked with a variety of ages and with special needs. I'm super patient and love to get to know the kids I'm...
Ami can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Richelle B.


Eagle River, AK

$35/hr5 yrs exp

About Me...

Although I don't have much paid experience caring for children, I am the mother of 3 boys ranging in age from 7 to 24 years old. I also have experience caring for special needs children, specifically those diagnosed with ADHD and cancer. I am a certified CNA and also have certification in Adult, Child, and Baby First...
Richelle can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

Hi I'm Cassie I have training in CPR and first aid training iv been working with kids for 3 years iv been a camp counselor and spent a lot of time helping out at my moms works she works with special needs kids I'd describe my personality as creative responsible humorous
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Katelyn W.


Anchorage, AK

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a degree in early childhood development and have worked with children for over 9 years. I have experience in daycares, as a nanny and most recently as a preschool teacher. I am great with routines and curriculums for kids. It is important to me that kids stay active and learn through play. I am comfortable with infants,...
Katelyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is wonderful! She is a very warm, kind person which was really important for our family. She was very interactive with my kids and did lots of crafts, hands on activities. She was also very helpful around the house and did some light cleaning which was so nice...

Kristin W.

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Venessa D.


Anchorage, AK

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Im The Oldest Of 4. Love Watching Movies And Coloring!

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Great with babies and toddlers. Familiar with preteens :). I was an honor student with experience in special needs education. Love to teach!
Venessa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She did excellent with our son."

Care member

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Alexia V.


Anchorage, AK

$10-15/hr9 yrs exp

I'm an experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children. My background includes some college, and I have nine years of experience caring for children of various ages. I have experience with children with special needs, such as Autism, FASD, CP, and trauma. I have CPR training, and I'm comfortable implementing...
Alexia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Alexandra N.


Anchorage, AK

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher Turned Stay At Home Mom!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 3 boys (13, 10, 6). I am a stay at home mom who homeschools. I taught special needs for 10 years. I have one dog and a bearded dragon. I'm here to watch kids, tutor, or help out with the fur babies. Just let me know!
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Haley B.


Anchorage, AK

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

I have been babysitting for as long as I can remember. I absolutely love children. I have siblings and animals of my own so I am used to caring for both. I'm not allergic to any animals. I can cook and clean. I have babysat children from ages 4 months-12 years old. I also have experience in caring for children with special...
Haley can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Madison A.


Anchorage, AK

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Madi. I am a responsible and caring 19-year-old! I took a gap year after high school and worked in a Special Needs classroom as a TA. I would love to work with younger kids, but have had experience babysitting older kids. I have my own car and have had experience working with kids with mental and physical...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I recently moved to Anchorage for my full time job, but I have been babysitting most of my life and wanted to keep it going part time. I have experience with all ages and special needs kiddos. I really like to hang out with my kiddos and have fun. Their time is just as important as my time and they should be getting the most out...
Kiley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lynda M.


Anchorage, AK

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

A+ Childcare You Can Trust

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am retired from medical field, USAF veteran spouse, mom of 3 and grandma of 4. I have acquired many skills over the years and I'm enjoy helping out others. I have vast experience in all ages, preemies, special needs, and mental health. Available for short term, daily, or as needed. Excellent references available upon...
Lynda can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Angie F.


Anchorage, AK

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Get To Know A Little About Me

Hello, my name is Angie and I'm offering child care for weekends or date nights. I've been a caregiver for more than eight years and have worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preteens. I have experience taking care babies, toddlers, multiple kids at once, and I have experience taking care kids with special...
Angie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Mae D.


Anchorage, AK

$43-50/hr3 yrs exp

Good morning. I am a 33-year-old married woman and former engineer; CPR certified and first aid trained. My full time job as a pediatric nursing assistant has me working three 13 hour shifts, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, each week. When learned that I am barren, I changed career focus from engineering to education and...
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Katelyn W.


Anchorage, AK

$19-30/hr6 yrs exp

Special needs caregiver

I am a Special needs caregiver who have a degree in early childhood development and have over six years of experience working with special needs students, or children struggling with a speech delay. I am very patient and communicative as a care taker, I aim to be able to adapt to any circumstance that I am presented with. I hope...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Chell (pronounced Shell) and I've been involved in childcare for over 10 years. I took a break from nannying to attend college but then spent 2 years working in pediatric healthcare. I have plenty of experience with infants and young children and with special needs kids as well. The last family I nannied...
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Olivia M.


Anchorage, AK

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Independent Care Provider

I have cared for children and adults with special needs for over 10 years. I am a certified independent care provider through the Department of Developmental Disabilities and Medicaid. I have experience working with children and adults with Rett Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Down's Syndrome, Autism, Oppositional...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Eagle River, AK

Sarah M.

5.0

Sarah is smart, fun, creative, and wonderful. We were fortunate to have her watching our two year old son and would heartily recommend her to your family.

- Ian S.

Kailey G.

5.0

Kailey is great and my boys love her! She is dependable and communicates really well with us! Looking forward to continuing work with her in the future!!

- Chelsea B.

Katelyn W.

5.0

She is wonderful! She is a very warm, kind person which was really important for our family. She was very interactive with my kids and did lots of crafts, hands on activities. She was also very helpful around the house and did some light cleaning which was so nice to come home to after long work...

- Kristin W.

Venessa D.

5.0

On time and so warm and pleasant, my toddler warmed up to her quickly! Would definitely recommend

- Care member

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