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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Grandview, MO

The average posted rate is $13/hr as of March 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 9 years

Special needs caregivers in Grandview, MO

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Rut P.


Grandview, MO

$10-15/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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I have been a nanny for a family with four children. During this time, I cared for a 6-year-old with Down Syndrome and an 8-year-old with ADHD as well as their 4-year-old brother and 2-year-old sister. I am studying nursing and feel comfortable working with children with special needs and providing personalized care to them. I...
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Rut P.


Grandview, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Does Anyone Needs A Nanny/Caregiver On Saturdays ?

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Rut (sounds like Root) I have been a full-time nanny for the past 6 years and am looking for a nanny/babysitting position. I am 28 years old and a college student. The families I have worked for have called me outgoing, creative, responsible and caring. I have experience with kids ages 3 months to 12 years. I also...
Rut can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rut has worked with our family for the last 18 months and has provided excellent and exceptional care for my three children: 10 year old girl, 6 year old boy, and 4 year old autistic girl. Rut has become a part of our family. She has engaged our kids with fun and...

Dana J.

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Rocio S.


Grandview, MO

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have about 20 yrs of experience with children. I am also CPR, First Aid certified. I started babysitting with watching my brother, at age 13, watching my 6mon old cousin, and continued from there. Moving forward I have mostly worked with infants and toddlers. I've even been called, the baby whisperer. I love it, seeing them...
Rocio can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also very attentive, would color and draw with sidewalk chalk with my daughter, took my daughter outside every day...

Anne P.

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Karla M.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Karla. I am recent grad of the University of Missouri Kansas City with a bachelors in business and marketing and an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working with...
Karla can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Yvonne K.


Overland Park, KS

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

I Graduated as a practical nurse and am a certified nurse assist and home health aide for 11years. I have work in skilled nursing , assistant living, companion and memory care. I have also worked with special needs children and adults. I enjoy what I do .
5.0
"Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future."

Dave S.

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Cheryl P.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Companion

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently not accepting jobs for special needs children or adults. As I get older I have decided to stick with jobs that bring me joy
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Jordan C.


Lees Summit, MO

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children since I was 15 years old. I have always worked within my church nursery growing up and have also worked for the state of Kansas through Labette Mental Health and also Riverton Mental Health with children who were special needs. I have worked part time as a teacher at the Goddard school with...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on time. She was comfortable and capable while taking care of my special needs son. I would highly recommend her."

Erin R.

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Araceli G.


Kansas City, MO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.
5.0
"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...

Karyn M.

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Sarah S.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter Available

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Sarah. I have many years of experience with children. I have worked in a couple daycares as a teacher from infant to PreK. I have also earned my Bachelors in elementary education so I have learned a great deal on how to care for children. From earning my degree, I completed student teaching and moved into...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah was wonderful! I booked her last minute through care.com, and we confirmed through text message the details. Sarah's childcare was great! I have two young children and she did everything I could have asked for of a first time hiring with minimal...

Nick K.

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Christina B.


Kansas City, MO

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
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Janean L.


Lees Summit, MO

$15/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Mother/Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a loving mom of four boys, with an extensive background with children. I have given birth to two premature babies. Two of my sons have Special Needs. I have an early childhood education degree, was a Montessori teacher, a nanny, and have owned (and operated) a Christian Day Care facility. I have worked in the NICU at...
Janean can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"I am delighted to write this rating for Janean, who was an exceptional child caregiver for my son. Over the time that I have known her, she has demonstrated remarkable qualities that make her an outstanding choice for any family seeking childcare and with her...

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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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Marla M.


Overland Park, KS

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with two decades in the field, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have been incredibly rewarding, and I'm excited to continue making a positive impact on children's lives. I'm a patient, calm, creative, and friendly...
Marla can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marla is very respectful and good with kids!"

Anne H.

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Angela R.


Kansas City, MO

$18-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Angela, I'm 46, and have over 30 years experience with infants and children of all ages. I currently work for the Liberty School District as a SPED bus monitor assisting children with multiple physical and or mental/emotional disabilities. I also have experience with infant and toddler multiples and young children...
Angela can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps them entertained with activities such as arts and crafts, going for walks, cooking, and going to the park. She always...

Kathie and Josh W.

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Mariah L.


Overland Park, KS

$25/hr7 yrs exp

.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...
Mariah can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!"

Lauren B.

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Amber G.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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Joan T.


Belton, MO

$17-26/hr

Education Paraprofessional With Elderly Care Experience

Hi! My name is Joan, I am an early childhood education paraprofessional with experience with many aged children, and children with special needs. In addition to raising my 3 amazing children, I also have spent time caring for my grandmother in her late life as a care taker. Though my certifications surround CPR, first aid, and...
Joan can also help with: Respite care, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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Macy S.


Overland Park, KS

$10-15/hr

Sweet Senior Care Giver

I have past experience with senior care through volunteering in nursing homes. I have also been a paraprofessional for special needs students, therefore I know how to deal with exceptional individuals. I would love to keep someone company and give them a helping hand!
Macy can also help with: Dementia, personal care, companionship
Hello! My name is Ashley , I currently work with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. I have been with the company for 4 years and have been working directly with our individuals for about 2 years. I love what I do and would love to help someone else out as well. I am also studying to become a Special...
I am not certified in any way, but if you need someone to sit with your loved one for a few hours so you can run errands, I am a quick study and very patient.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grandview, MO

Rut P.

5.0

Rut is very caring and patient with my special needs daughter. She is great at making her laugh and plans activities for them to do together. It is very difficult for a special needs parent to find that special kind of person who genuinely loves caring for others. Rut treats my daughter like an...

- christina B.

Rocio S.

5.0

My daughter (20 months) loves Rocio! That says everything really. Rocio is a great communicator and let me know of any issues as they arose. She is also very attentive, would color and draw with sidewalk chalk with my daughter, took my daughter outside every day and sent lots of photos -- which I...

- Anne P.

Yvonne K.

5.0

Yvonne was an excellent caregiver for my wife who needs extra care with all her daily living activities. Yvonne went above and beyond the required duties in her caring. She was very dependable. My wife and I will definitely consider hiring her again in the future.

- Dave S.

Jordan C.

5.0

Jordan has been a real pleasure to know. She has a positive, confident attitude. She is very good about communicating via text or email and showing up on time. She was comfortable and capable while taking care of my special needs son. I would highly recommend her.

- Erin R.

Araceli G.

5.0

Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we talked...Kept her phone calls to a...

- Karyn M.

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Ratings for Grandview, MO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Grandview, MO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.