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60 special needs caregivers are listed in El Mirage, AZ

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in El Mirage, AZ

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Lana G.


El Mirage, AZ

$15-33/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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54-year-old mother of 3 grown children and a 13-year-old daughter with Sensory processing disorder/autism. I have an 11-year-old grandson. I'm the 3rd of 8 siblings. I've had a lifetime of child/infant care experience. I currently teach primary and nursery at church I have a lot of energy and would love to help out with whatever...
5.0
"I interviewed Lana for after surgery care and basically had her on hold after the interview , because I wasn't sure if I would need after surgery help or not . Although I didn't hire her because I was okay on my own after procedure, I have saved her number and info...

Maureen M.

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Taylor G.


El Mirage, AZ

$19/hr8 yrs exp

Date Night And Weekend Baby Sitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I currently work for the State of Arizona full-time, so I love working with kids on evenings or weekends. I love doing crafts with kids, watching movies, baking, playing games and depending on their age, helping with school or certain things around the house. Taking care of kids has always been something I enjoy doing and I...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor was so great! She was on time, super kind, and my kids absolutely loved her. She was interactive, played with the kids, and very engaged! "

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Ana C.


El Mirage, AZ

$25-30/hr

Compassionate Person

I genuinely like helping people and will go into the medical field in the future. I enjoy babysitting and seeking to help adults and other children who need help.
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Sylva G.


El Mirage, AZ

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Very Patient Caregiver

I have worked with clients who has Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, etc. I'm passionate about what I do because I love caring for people that have a little more needs and need a little more love and understanding than others. To see that I can leave them with a smile at the end of the day makes it all worth while.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Gabriela, I am 21 years old, and grew up taking care of kids. I am currently in school for cardiovascular sonography, and plan on watching kiddos as my income. I am CPR certified, I have a background in art and dance, and I have volunteered teaching dance to children many years. I also have experience with helping...
Gabriela can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Hello, I am 30 & I am a very responsible adult, I have younger siblings and a lot of younger cousins that I watch all the time. I also have a cousin with special needs and I enjoy spending time with him also. I do have newborn experience & love taking care of babies. I have watched kids from the ages of newborn to 13 years of...
Elizabeth can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Deborah B.


Surprise, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Tutor Available (virtually For Now)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher with over 20 years experience in that profession. I have a Masters degree in Education, and have successfully taught both special needs children as well as regular education students. I raised 3 children on my own, and am a grandmother to 2 grandsons. I was also a foster mom for 7 years. I have a lot of...
Deborah can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Debbie is a wonderful baby sitter. I'm happy to recommend her."

Mike R.

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Jacqueline H.


Avondale, AZ

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Adult Empty Nester

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am originally from Ohio and moved here 12 years ago as a single parent. Raised my daughter and she has recently left this year to join the Navy. I work full-time in occupational therapy and have been a Director of rehab facilities in the last 14 years now I have free time on my hands and would like to help others. No problems...
Jacqueline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Hannah L.


Waddell, AZ

$20/hr6 yrs exp

I Have Experience With Babies, Toddlers, Young Children, Special Needs Children!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have taught swim lessons to children of all ages over the last 5 years (I started as a lifeguard and competitive swim coach nearly 7 years ago now), volunteered in my church for the last 6 years in the nursery and special needs classrooms, and have cared for several children sporadically over the years as I was in high school...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We've had the pleasure of hiring Hannah twice now, and she has been absolutely wonderful! She always shows up on time, and our daughter absolutely loves her. She's engaging, fun, and truly a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with her care and would highly...

Della R.

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Evelyn A.


Surprise, AZ

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have 7+ years of experience in senior care. I'm passionate about making my elders feel as comfortable as they possibly can be. I can assist with personal care, basic food preparation, general health care, wheelchair assistance, hospice, personal supervision, feeding, bedridden, emotional support, health...
Evelyn can also help with: Hospice services, respite care
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

5.0
"She's reliable, patient, and very knowledgeable. Always goes above and beyond of what's expected."

Daniela C.

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Jennifer C.


Peoria, AZ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, I have over 15 years experience working with children as a nanny and as a para-educator. I was a para-educator in Iowa from 2000 to 2003 for behavioral students in 5th through 8th grade and in MO from 2006 to 2012 for K through 5th grade working with special needs and behavioral students. I moved back to AZ in 2012....
Jennifer can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Jennifer has been our nanny for almost 2 years now. She is very reliable, dependable and flexible. She is very easy to have in our home and we have always felt that our children are safe and well cared for. Jennifer helped around the house as well as caring for...

Jocelyn C.

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Kail J.


Surprise, AZ

$27/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time Care Giver Available

I am a certified nursing assistant located in Suprise, AZ. I have many years of experience in the personal care industry. From day programs with children and adults to private home care. My experience includes ADL's, transportation, light cleaning, vitals, use of electric and manual lifts, companionship, coordinate and assist...
5.0
"Kailei was always on time, never called in. She is friendly and accommodating. We would hire her again. "

Joshua W.

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Lori O.


Surprise, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Caretaker Looking For Full- Time Work

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi I been a caregiver for 20+ years I have experience with kids , adults and senior caring. I have experience with Alzheimer's, Hospice, special needs, Dementia, wheelchair bound and beddound. I help with meal prep, medications, doctor appointments and light house cleaning also with bathing, dressing. I'm a reliable and...
Lori can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Lori your amazing! please get it touch with me. Thank you!!"

Ninon M.

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Jacqueline H.


Avondale, AZ

$16-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Friendly, Empty Nester

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I moved to Arizona 12 years ago as a single parent raise my daughter here who went to a college prep high school, and then has since moved onto the military. I work full-time in occupational therapy, but I am available weekends and evenings as I have free time on my hands.
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Kelise S.


Glendale, AZ

$20-50/hr5 yrs exp

I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With five years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting children's lives. I'm known for my calm, patient demeanor and friendly approach. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their preferred method, whether it's verbal...
Kelise can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
5.0
"Very thoughtful and kind with kids. Great with organization and care giving."

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Katie C.


Peoria, AZ

$19/hr2 yrs exp

I Love Working With Special Needs Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Infant/child and adult first aid and CPR trained Article 9 trained Level One Finger Print Clearance Card I love to do arts and crafts with my clients and to help them with their chores so they become independent. I am very patient and empathetic.
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie is our reoccurring weekend care for our 11 month old. She is so engaging and our daughter took to her quickly. She’s on time super communicative and it’s a pleasure to have her look after our precious daughter. "

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Eastan D.


Youngtown, AZ

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Nanny And Babysitter Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a mother to three little girls I know first-hand how difficult it can be trusting someone else to care for your child(Ren). I am passionate about what I do and will care for and love your kids as if they were my own. I have experience caring for children with special needs, disabilities, or just high energy. I am comfortable...
Eastan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"My children love her so much and we have not found anyone who compares to her since she moved to Arizona!"

Alexis L.

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Fiona P.


Glendale, AZ

$23-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced Nanny and CNA, I absolutely love children and people! I started out babysitting for families when I was 13 and progressed into a full time nanny for 2 boys who were 5 and 7. I then got my CNA license so I could start working with special needs kids. For 2 years I worked for a family that had adopted 17 special...
Fiona can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Fiona to watch my 3 kids who are 8, 6 and 6 months. She was always on time and the kids loved her!"

Sophie R.

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Kayla J.


Surprise, AZ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 7 years experience in child care and 5 years experience house managing and organizing homes for families in NY, Arizona, and Florida. Within the last 7 years, I have worked with infants at mission montessori schools day care, full and part time with multiple families through care as well as volunteered several hours at a...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Ms. Kayla! She has been our go to sitter for over 2 years now and we don’t know what we did without her! She is always punctual, a great communicator, and most importantly the kids love her! Only amazing things to say about this amazing sitter. From a night...

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Heather L.


Goodyear, AZ

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Evening/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children off and on my whole life and truly enjoy being around them, playing with them, teaching them and entertaining them while parents are away. I am CPR certified I have experience with cooking for kids, cleaning, and getting them ready for bed, giving medications if needed and some special needs. Very...
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Heather was amazing with my children. She has taken great care of them each time she came to watch them. Highly recommend using her. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Mirage, AZ

Lana G.

5.0

I interviewed Lana for after surgery care and basically had her on hold after the interview , because I wasn't sure if I would need after surgery help or not . Although I didn't hire her because I was okay on my own after procedure, I have saved her number and info for future reference. I would...

- Maureen M.

Taylor G.

5.0

Taylor was so great! She was on time, super kind, and my kids absolutely loved her. She was interactive, played with the kids, and very engaged!

- Care member

Deborah B.

5.0

Debbie is a wonderful baby sitter. I'm happy to recommend her.

- Mike R.

Hannah L.

5.0

We've had the pleasure of hiring Hannah twice now, and she has been absolutely wonderful! She always shows up on time, and our daughter absolutely loves her. She's engaging, fun, and truly a joy to work with. We couldn't be happier with her care and would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a...

- Della R.

Evelyn A.

5.0

Evelyn is a wonderful caregiver and general helper. She worked with my dad during his final year of life and brought the family a lot of joy and stability. Eveyln has a young and bright spirit that helps folks going through challenges at home. I highly recommend Evelyn for any at home tasks from...

- Sarah L.

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Ratings for El Mirage, AZ special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in El Mirage, AZ are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.