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Special needs caregivers in Gold Canyon, AZ

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Nichole B.


Gold Canyon, AZ

$17-21/hr3 yrs exp

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I have been in the healthcare field for 14 years and I have had so many rewarding jobs working with special needs. I also have a special needs program at my school and they have all taught me so much, each and everyone. I have a fingerprint clearance card along with a CPR/First aid/ AED card.
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Haylie A.


Gold Canyon, AZ

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Babysitter

Hi! I am 20, and have 3 years of experience babysitting children from infant to teen. I love babysitting and getting to know all the children I watch. I want to get my bachelor's in Equine science so I can do Equine therapy and work with children and adults with special needs. I can help with light housekeeping or any other...
Haylie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm a doctoral student at NAU studying occupational therapy. I hold a bachelor's degree in child & human development, biological sciences. I have lots of clinical experience working with children in all settings including the home, school, & hospital. CPR and first aid certified + experience working with special needs...
Breanna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Felistus M.


Gold Canyon, AZ

$18-30/hr3 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available On Call.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I helped raise my siblings (less than 6 months) till they could take care of themselves and my neighbours children during school holidays. I like playing with them mostly depending on the games they enjoy. Watching cartoon with them just to make them comfortable. Laundry, feeding, changing diapers, cooking, giving them...
Felistus can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jenna P.


Mesa, AZ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Mom to two amazing toddlers currently 3 and 4 years old. Before my children I had babysat for 10 years and been a part and full time Nanny to 3 different families! I am comfortable with special needs as well as caring for the home and pets!
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jenna is such a caring, trustworthy and patient nanny. She took amazing care of my 3 yrs old son. He enjoyed all the activities and had so much fun with Jenna's children. ."

Aicha L.

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Stephani M.


Queen Creek, AZ

$25-35/hr5 yrs exp

Persoanl Assisted Caregiver

3.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Stephani. I have been a personal assisted caregiver for a little over 5 years. I have worked as a personal caregiver, in an assisted home and a facility. I love the more 1-1 ratio as a personal assistant. I have experience with dementia, hoyer lifts, bathing/hygiene care, medication administration, companionship,...
Stephani can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
5.0
"Stephani is well trained and very confident of her abilities. I would recommend her for any care-taking activities."

Monica S.

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Nikelle S.


Queen Creek, AZ

$15-20/hr

Patient, Responsible Babysitter With Special Needs Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a graduate student and will be expecting my first baby in March, and am looking for a few hours of work each week to help save up for the new addition to our family! I'm getting my master's in Speech-Language Pathology and have experience in schools working with kids that receive speech services, including children...
5.0
"Nikelle was an amazing asset to have in our home! She was so fun, energetic, patient, and kind with our two boys. In fact we are so sad to be loosing our time with her but excited for her to start her own parenting journey. She used her professional education in...

Laura M.

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Brandi B.


San Tan Valley, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Happy And Fun Loving

Hi, I'm currently a SAHM and all my kids go off to school this year. I have experience with special needs as my 7 year has autism. I have high energy and love to stay busy.
5.0
"The best person I have ever hired! Energetic, always on time, kind, empathetic, and all around great person! Truly a gem. "

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Marissa H.


Mesa, AZ

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed CNA current BLS 12 years experience in the healthcare field. Diabetes injection certificate. Experience with dementia , Alzheimer's, cancer related pain and side affects, special needs. Can you use a Hoyer lift . I don't mind running errands or painting toe nails . I would love to become a part of your family.
Marissa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, respite care, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"I had Marissa take care my ill father. She was always very nice and on time. She prepared his meals ans kept his home very clean. She went above and beyond to make sure my father was comfortable. She took him to church and many doctors appt. When she took him to...

Carmen G.

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Nikelle S.


Queen Creek, AZ

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Patient And Responsible With Experience As A Speech-Language Technician

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a speech-language pathologist specializing in young children (2-7) though I've enjoyed working with kids of all ages. I have two sweet kids of my own, 1. 5 years and 4. 5 years old, which I would ideally bring with me. I'm also happy to host your child/children in my own home in the west side of Queen Creek. I enjoy playing...
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Jessica B.


Mesa, AZ

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

A Little Bit About Me...

Hello! I am a mother of 3 grown children (25-20-19) and 2 fur babies. I understand controlled chaos so I am First Aid and CPR certified. I have over a decade of experience with a local Pediatric Dental office which specialized in Special Needs, I have 3+ years of Preschool substitute teaching experience, and was my daughter's...
Jessica can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica was great with our daughter! She kept her engaged with playing, reading books, and took her on a walk. She is kind and has a sweet personality. We will definitely be having her watch our daughter again."

Amy E.

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Jenna L.


Queen Creek, AZ

$15/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible And Loving Sitter!

I'm a CPR certified Pediatric Dental Assistant. I have experience working with children of all ages including special needs/medical conditions. I intend to look out for your children as if they were my own putting a smile on all their faces and Joy in their lives.
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jenna is very good with the kids and they enjoy having her around. I was very impressed."

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Esmeralda V.


San Tan Valley, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Part Or Full-Time Babysitter: Flexible Schedule

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Esmeralda, and I'm 24 years old with two wonderful children, ages 3 and 1. I have over 10 years of paid childcare experience, working with kids from newborns to 18 years old, including those with special needs. I'm equipped to assist with preparation of light meals, handling light housework, and ensure plenty...
Esmeralda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"My family will absolutely contacting her first next time we need a night out! Very sweet with my babies. 10/10 "

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Shay K.


Mesa, AZ

$19-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Of Fun And Smiles

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Shay. I have five years of dedicated experience in childcare. As of flexibility I can make accommodating last-minute bookings and other scheduling needs. I have reliable transportation, my vehicle capable of fitting two car seats, I prioritize the safety and comfort of children under my care. From newborns as...
Shay can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Ms Shay was absolutely wonderful! This was our first time hiring a non family member babysitter and we couldn’t be more excited to have found her. She was prompt, courteous and our three year old took to her immediately. She left the house more tidy than when...

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Jenna M.


Mesa, AZ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Substitute Teacher

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working in childcare for over 13 years now! I received my first job as a daycare assistant when I was 15. Since then I have worked for several families as a babysitter, nanny, live-in nanny, housekeeper, substitute teacher, and have assisted in missionary trips which consisted of time spent with different Native...
Jenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Extremely reliable and thoughtful nanny. She went above and beyond with my four kiddos, two of which have developmental disabilities. She was a rockstar given everything that was thrown at her. She showed up on time, actually interacted with my kids (instead of...

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Sherrie S.


Mesa, AZ

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

I am a 62yr old grandmother of 9. I have worked in the public education system with special needs children for 10+ yrs. I also have worked for high end retail cosmetics. But I truly love helping children learn and seeing the joy on their faces when they learn something new. I am patient, caring , innovative and dependable.
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Brandi B.


San Tan Valley, AZ

$15/hr3 yrs exp

Happy To Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a SAHM who has her 3 children off to school full time this year. I am really easy going and fun loving. I do have experience with children with special needs. My daughter is 7 and has autism. I understand the care and patience that goes into children with special needs. I am really flexible from 8-3 Monday-Friday....
Brandi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
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Maggalie T.


San Tan Valley, AZ

$15/hr5 yrs exp

MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL

Military family moved to AZ from WA state. Medical professional looking to work part time.. I took care of my great grandmother who past a couple years ago. She had special needs. I have experience with cooking, cleaning, bathing and running errands. I also have experience dementia and Alzheimer. I am willing to help whenever...
Maggalie can also help with: Respite care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care
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Ester N.


Apache Junction, AZ

$21-25/hr

Hi! Senior caregiver

Hi! My name is Ester and I have worked with a both adults and children. I have the most amount of experience with special needs children as I have worked with them for about 2 years. I also have some experience working with adults with bathing. I have worked with a hoyer and feel comfortable lifting and assisting. I have worked...
Ester can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gold Canyon, AZ

Jenna P.

5.0

Jenna is such a caring, trustworthy and patient nanny. She took amazing care of my 3 yrs old son. He enjoyed all the activities and had so much fun with Jenna's children. .

- Aicha L.

Stephani M.

5.0

Stephani is well trained and very confident of her abilities. I would recommend her for any care-taking activities.

- Monica S.

Nikelle S.

5.0

Nikelle was an amazing asset to have in our home! She was so fun, energetic, patient, and kind with our two boys. In fact we are so sad to be loosing our time with her but excited for her to start her own parenting journey. She used her professional education in working with our son on his speech...

- Laura M.

Brandi B.

5.0

The best person I have ever hired! Energetic, always on time, kind, empathetic, and all around great person! Truly a gem.

- Care member

Marissa H.

5.0

Our usual caregiver was not available during the holidays. Marissa came and cared for my mother the day after Christmas. She arrived in Christmas pj's and brought her Christmas dinner. My mother had nothing but nice things to say about Marissa and her Food , We would have her out again anytime.

- Karen B.

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