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Special needs caregivers in Fountain Hills, AZ

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Marissa F.


Gilbert, AZ

$15-50/hr11 yrs exp

Marissa F.

4.7

(15)

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Hired by 59 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as kind, funny, and nurturing . I like working with kids because they bring a lot of joy to daily life . I'm looking for a job that is flexible. I started working with kids when I started teaching dance in 2008. In my spare time, I like to dance ! And watch reality tv shows. One thing you...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She communicates effectively. Showed up on time. Great with my lil one!"

Marisol C.

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Teresa H.


Mesa, AZ

$25-35/hr

ABA Behavioral Therapist

Hello! My name is Teresa, I am an experienced childcare provider with a background in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy. Caring for kids of my own as well as a certification as an ABA therapist, I am passionate about working with children and helping them thrive. With 3 years of experience, I have honed my skills in...
5.0
"Very kind and dependable person, she was always knowledgeable and patient dealing with all the kids she worked with. Only have good things to say but she was a vital member when working with her."

Jose C.

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Christine W.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have more than 10 years of professional nanny experience. I've worked with kids of all ages in many different settings: home, after school, summer camp, day care, lessons, groups, etc. I also have experience with kids with special needs. I'd describe my personality as friendly, hard working, reliable, loyal and focused. I...
Christine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ljubica W.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Night Nanny!!!!!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a professional Nanny for the last 14 years. I am experienced in caring for infants and toddlers. Also with twins age 0-3 years. I have been also a learning coach and aid for special needs children. I love babies, been also a Night Nanny for two families in the past few years. I will be treating you like family and would...
Ljubica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Ljubica W., "Oma", as we call her joined our family when my twins were 3 months old. She instantly became known as "Oma," as she really is so much more to us than a "nanny." She will forever be part of our family. My boys absolutely love her; she is so warm and...

Whitney B.

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Erica H.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available Now

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Erica. I am a 3rd grade teacher looking for a part time/one time babysitting job. I am an outgoing, enthusiastic person! I have 5 siblings and have babysat for many people. In the past I did respite care for kids with special needs (babysitting, laundry, daily routine, learning activities, outings.. etc). I...
Erica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She's wonderful, caring and we are so sad to have her move away! She will be a great addition to your family!!"

Angie H.

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Jason M.


Mesa, AZ

$25-50/hr2 yrs exp

Transformational Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for 2 years now. I have worked with clients of mine that have had dementia, alzheimer's, brain cancer , strokes , ALS, depression, amputated limbs, PTSD and other physical and emotional injuries. I have also worked with a client for 17 months , that was a quadriplegic, who was living on a breathing...
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Jamie B.


Phoenix, AZ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hello, My name is Jamie. I' m 38years old... little about myself, I've been doing care giving for almost 15+ years. I started with mentally challenged children(Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD) I have A LOT of experience with special needs children, young adults And seniors. ive been caring for Seniors for the past 12years. And...
Jamie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties. Susan"

Mandy N.

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Isaac P.


Mesa, AZ

$15-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Good to meet you! I'm Isaac I'm a former California state lifeguard. Former Oregon state firefighter type 2. All current certifications include (CPR, trauma, First Aid). I'm currently enrolled in Hillsong College and serve in the Air Force National Guard. Thank you for your time.
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Maren F.


Mesa, AZ

$18-22/hr8 yrs exp

Patient And Dedicated Babysitter And Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am a fun and reliable babysitter! I have worked as a babysitter for 8 years and childcare provider for 2 years. I have experience in caring for with infants to teens. I also have experience working with kids who have special needs. I am excellent at juggling multiple tasks and remaining calm under pressure. I am also...
Maren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Maren started nannying for my family this summer. She cares for my two children (a 2yr old and a 7mo old) 20 hours a week. She has been an answer to prayer! I was very nervous about trying to find essentially a stranger to come into my home to provide care for my...

Sarah K.

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Sydney Y.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient And Loving Babysitter!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Sydney. I am 27 years old and have been trusted by family and friends to babysit for over 10 years! I am the middle child in a family with 5 kids, so child care comes naturally to me! I have experience watching children ages 6 months to 12 years. I also have experience with special needs and handicapped children. I was...
Sydney can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sydney is a caring and loving babysitter. She is always excited to see the kids and the kids are excited to see her. It makes going out easier and I can enjoy my night knowing my babies are being well taken care of - and having lots of fun! They always ask for Miss...

Jenn K.

I have experience taking care of children with slow development and ADHD/ADD. I am a sociology major with a minor in psychology and have taken many classes on child development and have education on special needs. I am a quick learner and very patient. I would love to work with your child!
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Lorelei D.


Apache Junction, AZ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Care Professional

I would describe myself as a nurturer. It is my mission as a Care Professional to provide a safe and healthy environment, for the individuals I care for. Honestly I love to work, I care about my clients needs, and make very sure they are met before leaving my shift. I head off issues, before they turn into stress or problems,...
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Amy M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Amy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
5.0
"Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy has a calming presence, was very kind & compassionate. We were fortunate to have Amy with us and take care of...

Madelene R.

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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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Kelsie C.


Mesa, AZ

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available In Evenings And Weekends

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked with kids and individuals with special needs for over 5 years. I am currently going to school to become and occupational therapist. I have a lot of health care experience and certifications to keep your kiddos safe. I am looking for a part time flexible family that can work with my busy school schedule and...
Kelsie can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Francesca S.


Scottsdale, AZ

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Care & Experienced Twin Mom

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Parents! I am located in South Scottsdale. In terms of care, I have 10+ years of experience working as a certified caregiver (certified in the state of AZ), a private nanny, house manager and personal assistant. I am CPR/First Aid Certified and have my Fingerprint Clearance Card (background check), I can provide upon...
Francesca can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is AMAZING! Your children will be safe she is the best! I didn't want to leave a review because I only want her for myself!"

Jenell J.

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Kari P.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giving, Companion, Errands, Appointments, Laundry, Cooking, Light Cleaning.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I help 2 ladies part time and I am looking for more caregiving hours. I have time Monday or Wednesday. I have assisted 5 families through Care. com and additional families since 2014. I am an Arizona native and previously worked in healthcare until 2014. Prior to that I established and managed my own business for 15 years....
Kari can also help with: Dementia, personal care, respite care
5.0
"Kari has been such a blessing to our family! She has a caring, kind personality that puts others at ease. Kari works well with determining my mother's needs as well as communicating any concerns or changes that she has noticed. She understands the variable nature...

Nicole H.

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Lory S.


Mesa, AZ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Available

My name is Lory. I have worked with children all my life. I have my B. A. in Psychology with an emphasis in Early Childhood Development. I have training in special needs through the department of children and families and through Patrick Air Force Base. I am most fulfilled when doing in home care. I am CPR and First Aid...
5.0
"Sonetimes she canceled due to conflicts."

Dale U.

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Rose M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years As A Habilitation And Respite Provider

Hello, my name is Rose. Caring and directed certified rehabilitation caregiver specializing in working with developmentally and physically challenged clients for 9+ years. I am DCW certified for Alzheimer's and aged clients as well . I have the ability to develop and implement individual rehabilitation goals and objectives...
5.0
"Rose provides care that is patient guided. Her compassion, respect and integrity allow her to provide excellent care to your loved one."

Naida W.

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Ashley H.


Tempe, AZ

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun Sitter!

Hello, my name is Ashley! I am an experienced fun, outgoing, organized caregiver. I have cared for children ages newborn to 16 years old for about 11 years. I have no problem doing housework, feeding the kids, running errands, potty training, keeping a schedule, and helping with homework. I am safety care trained, CPR/FIRST...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashely is very responsible. I had her first watch my young son and then move onto watching my house/cat when I was out of town. She can be trusted with both things and if we still lived in the same state, I would hire her again."

Kathryn P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain Hills, AZ

Marissa F.

5.0

She communicates effectively. Showed up on time. Great with my lil one!

- Marisol C.

Teresa H.

5.0

I highly recommend Teresa for working with your loved one, especially children. Teresa worked with both of our special needs boys three times a week for a year. She consistently demonstrated responsibility, professionalism, compassion, honesty, effective communication, and an even keel demeanor....

- Lisa M.

Ljubica W.

5.0

Ljubica W., "Oma", as we call her joined our family when my twins were 3 months old. She instantly became known as "Oma," as she really is so much more to us than a "nanny." She will forever be part of our family. My boys absolutely love her; she is so warm and affectionate to them. Her energy...

- Whitney B.

Erica H.

5.0

She's wonderful, caring and we are so sad to have her move away! She will be a great addition to your family!!

- Angie H.

Jamie B.

5.0

Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties. Susan

- Mandy N.

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