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Find special needs caregivers in Fountain Hills, AZ that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fountain Hills, AZ

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Fountain Hills, AZ

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Angela L.


Fountain Hills, AZ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Creative And Caring Nanny At Your Service!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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.

I've always been passionate about helping children grow and develop, and I believe every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. With over 4 years of experience as a caregiver and 2 years working with special needs children, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of children and supporting...
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Josie R.


Fountain Hills, AZ

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Playful Sitter Who Loves To Laugh!

I have been working with children since I got my first babysitting job when I was in high school. I graduated in the top 10 percent of my class, and I was the president of my school's national honor society. I am now 23 years old and focusing on being an incredible caregiver to your children! I love all ages of children, and...
Josie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Emma G.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hi! after being a live-in nanny and am hoping to find some date night/ weekend babysitting jobs! I work full time in tech, and am just looking for something to do in the hours that I am not there. I have experience with children ages 3 mo-12 years, as well as children with special needs. I can't wait to meet you and your family!
Emma can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emma is very responsible. She is great with children and can keep their attention throughout the day."

Erik G.

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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 came to our rescue and cared for our 6 year old twins for 4 months! Our son has social & emotional special needs and Curtis was calm and patient, exactly what our son needed. He was also creative and fun keeping our kids entertained and active with crafts,...

Vicki L.

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Lucy B.


Mesa, AZ

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Pediatric Nurse

Pediatric Nurse Am 49 years old caregiver with 10 years experience. I have worked with as a private caregiver for 2 wonderful families, reference upon request.
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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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Evan was great he was very responsive and helpful in many ways for our little one! Would highly recommend Evan to anyone looking for some help! "

Spencer D.

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Margaret B.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver-Children,Adults & Special Needs

I have worked with people of all ages from Newborn to end of life care. Managing Estates daily schedules. Travel Assistance cross country. Comfortable working with people who may want more personal attention. Special needs has its own challenges in that the person being cared for must help in the final decision. Reference...
Margaret can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a pediatric nursing student with a passion for childcare and experience working with infants, toddlers, elementary students, and two years of special needs experience! Over three years of babysitting and nannying, I've learned to create a fun and safe environment where kids can be themselves. I love the energy and curiosity...
Elise can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah H.


Scottsdale, AZ

$18-20/hr3 yrs exp

Making It Fun For The Kids And Always Show Up With A Smile

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a early childhood education major. I've been a nanny for the last 3 years watching wonderful children. I currently also work with a special needs child. I would love the opportunity to care for your child!
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Sandie D.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Mothers Helper

Hello, Im a native Californian but moved to beautiful Scottsdale 25 years ago. I have raised two sons and my youngest is officially a senior at ASU on a football scholarship. I worked with children and seniors most of my adult life and have recently become certified with AZA United. Keeping my people mentally and physically...
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Jessica S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I have been working on and off with children and adults with special needs for 10+ years on a volunteer basis. My experience ranges from working with adults who have mental illness, to families with rare disease and kiddos with special needs. At the end of the day, Iove loving on others :)
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Gabrielle M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr

Pat Time Caregiver

Down Syndrome / Brain Damage.. Wok wih puzzles, writing names, words, matching different subjects, drawing and more. It is comforting to be of help to all disabled individuals. I am extremely, compassionate, understanding, patient and kind hearted.
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Renae L.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with seven years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. I believe in creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. I'm known for my patience, creativity, and friendly approach, which helps children feel...
Renae can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25-40/hr8 yrs exp

Behavior Skill Trainer Nanny

Hi Families! My name is Curtis and I have a high level of experience in behavior management among individuals with low and high-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder along with social, emotional, and/or learning challenges affecting children and adults. I am not your average care-giver for individuals with disabilities. I have 10...
Curtis can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Briana M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$16-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have recent professional experience working with a diverse group of mental health patients at Tellurian. In this position I work with clients with various mental illness diagnoses, administer their medications at the proper times, lead group sessions, and assist them in any needs they may have in terms of basic living needs...
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Briana M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Briana! I have several years of childcare experience. I have a BS in Psychology and a MS in Forensic Psychology. I am currently a Special Ed High School teacher and looking to fill some of my weekends with helping out families. I have completed CPR and First Aid training through my previous employer as well...
Briana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lisa H.


Scottsdale, AZ

$17-35/hr10 yrs exp

I spent the later part of my great aunt Goldie's life caring for her and her home so she did not have to he placed in a nursing home. I provided her with general housework, grocery shopping, company and socialization, bathing and dressing, and whatever else she needed. I also worked at the Ronald MacDonald House Charities for 8...
I grew up working in my mothers special education classroom. I became so passionate and genuinely just loved being in that environment that I went and pursued a bachelors degree in early childhood/special education. I was a special education teacher for a year and worked with a bcba and became so passionate about behavior and...
I was the neighborhood babysitter as a young teen. Caring for children comes naturally to me. It's not a job or chore, it's instinct. I understand that at first, it will be a learning curve for all of us. Your family needs to learn and gain trust with me and feel comfortable, the same goes for myself. I'll need to learn your...
Candelaria can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain Hills, AZ

Angela L.

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 exactly how we do. She cleaned up and...

- Tara G.

Emma G.

5.0

Emma is very reliable and excellent with kids!

- Dena H.

Curtis K.

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 having fun. Curtis is very...

- Tracie S.

Evan B.

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 to take care of him and he refused...

- Hailey S.

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