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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Helena, AL

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Helena, AL

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Robin W.


Birmingham, AL

$19/hr • 17 yrs exp

Nanny/caregiver

5.0

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Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with 17 years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and nurturing personality allows me to connect with children of all ages, from infants to preteens. I believe in open communication with parents and follow their...
Robin can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Robin is most definitely GOD sent! My boys LOVE her and enjoyed the time they spent with ROBIN! It is very hard to find a trustworthy person that would care for your kids. However, Robin is the GOAT! Thank you Robin for all that you do for my boys!! "

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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Kenyata, currently I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/ Certified Patient Care Technician with more than 10 years of experience in the health care field. My skills included light housekeeping, meal preparation, personal hygiene, companionship, transferring clients, and errands. Please review my profile for more...
5.0
"Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!"

Aisha W.

I have three years of experience with children on the Autism Spectrum. I enjoy finding new ways to help them happily navigate through life. I am also a student at The University of Montevallo studying Family and Consumer Sciences with a concentration in Human Development and Family Studies. I have been fortunate enough to work...
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Candice B.


Birmingham, AL

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced With A B.S. In Psychology, Looking To Help With Evening And Weekend Care.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am fully COVID-19 vaccinated & plan to get all recommended boosters. I have been a full-time nanny in the past for a family with 4 children, ages 2-12, in which I cooked, cleaned, tutored and cared for their family dog. I also worked in a mental health facility for a year in which I cared for troubled youth of ages 8-14 with...
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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Medical Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always liked working with individuals with special needs. I've supervised several group homes with Dungarvin and Arc of Jefferson County. I have also worked for 5 years with United Cerebral Palsy . My skills list include medication administration, CPR, First Aid, medical terminology and also training in teaching daily...
5.0
"LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she...

Lauren W.

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Elizabeth R C.


Birmingham, AL

$13-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am A Retired Special Education Aide. I Am Currently Taking Care Of Two Of My Grandsons. Their Ages

I have 25 plus years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I work with both special needs adults and children. I am currently taking care of two of my grandsons. Would really love a live- in type situation to help the family with their kids. I have references and tons of experience. Thank...
Elizabeth R can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and...

Betsy M.

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Laura P.


Birmingham, AL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I have been babysitting full and part time for the past 10 years! I love kids and am comfortable with all ages and family sizes. I have also had experience babysitting for kids with special needs as well. I work a part time remote job currently and am in search of any work I can fit into that schedule! I look forward to caring...
Laura can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
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Kennethea L.


Birmingham, AL

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring And Trustworthy Child Care Provider

I have 15+ years of experience. My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs. I have a heart and passion for kids. I love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. Vigilant about health and safety and strives to create a fun, safe, and stimulating...
Kennethea can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kenyata S.


Birmingham, AL

$18/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children of all ages for friends and family. I have experience with working with children with special needs. Currently I work in the homecare field. I'm a Certified Nurse Assistant/Certified Patient Care Tech, CPR trained. I was a babysitter for my neighbor for over a year. I begin caring for my...
Kenyata can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Abby M.


Calera, AL

$12-17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi! I would love to work with you and your family. I am CPR certified and have CNA experience as well. I promise to take great care of you and have a wide open schedule I can work as well as references. Please feel free to ask me any questions!
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Kaitlyn M.


Calera, AL

$15-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Kaitlyn, I'm a single mother of 3 precious children who are 10, 8 and 6 years old. I have worked in childcare most of my adult life. I was a lead teacher in a preschool setting where I complied with DHR regulations as well as creating lesson plans and organizing fun filled learning activities. Now, I'm a...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Karen H.


Chelsea, AL

$16-20/hr

Experienced Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver that will assist client with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transferring and getting to and from activities and meals according to the individual service plan.
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Areiel J.


Bessemer, AL

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am currently a Patient Care Technician in the Healthcare field. I'm responsible for the care of adults and seniors who may have special needs, some total care, seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer who may need constant care to prevent harm to self and others. The patients I deal with are often confused and combative, but not...
Areiel can also help with: Personal care, dementia
I'm responsible, dependable, patient, understanding, fun-loving, trustworthy, caring and reliable. When you leave your loved ones with me, I assure you-you will not have to worry, I can fit into any environment. My number one goal is to provide safety and a fun experience for your child. Growing up with a special needs sibling...
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Victoria H.


Birmingham, AL

$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Patient Caregiver

I have been taking care of special needs clients for about three years now professionally. The general background of what made me started taking care of special needs client is for the simple fact I have special needs family members. One of the special needs family member that I was taking care of was my nephew, who is a...
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Danielle B.


Birmingham, AL

$15-50/hr • 8 yrs exp

Nurturing Babysitter

I am a mom of two school aged boys and a 6-month-old daughter, before I was a parent I was consistently watching my nieces and nephews as well as my friends children. in high school I worked in my churches nursery regularly as well as babysitting so kids have always been apart of my life. I have experience with special needs...
Danielle can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
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Felicia F.


Montevallo, AL

$15-16/hr • 10 yrs exp

Love Kids!!

Hi!!! I have 3 kids of my own that l have raised. I also have worked in the school system for 13 years with typical and special needs students. I love kids and will be more than grateful to help you take care of yours.
Felicia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Lashonda J.


Birmingham, AL

$11-16/hr • 5 yrs exp

Nanny

I have worked with the children in both facility & home setting for roughly 6 to 8 years. I've also worked with kids with special needs.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Amiyah D.


Birmingham, AL

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

My name is Amiyah and I am 19 years old. Taking care of people has always been a part of my life and it's something I love doing. With the experience of caring for my sister with special needs, I can assure you that I am the best candidate for any position.
Amiyah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
I have worked with special needs people for many years. I have two special needs sisters. I also nanny for a family with two special needs children. I attend and sometimes volunteer with the special Olympics as much as I can and I also have volunteered at a special needs school during the summer.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Helena, AL

Robin W.

5.0

Robin is absolutely incredible. I feel so lucky to have found her. She is REALLY good at what she does. Very reliable, responsive, and punctual. Robin truly does care for you and your needs. She will definitely be my go-to hire from now on.

- Care member

Kenyata S.

5.0

Kenyata is awesome with my son. She's probably one of the best sitters I've ever had. She's sweet, dependable and an all around great person. What I love the most about Kenyata is that she gets right down on the floor with my son. I'm very pleased!

- Aisha W.

Lashonda J.

5.0

LaShonda has been providing care for my adult son with physical disabilities. She is very attentive to details. She attends to his daily needs of bathing, dressing, transfers, as well as cooking and feeding. We are thankful we found her and for the care she provides. My son appreciates her care and...

- Lauren W.

Elizabeth R C.

5.0

Beth is completely comfortable with children of all ages and abilities. She was born to be a loving, caring nurturer. She has many, many years of experience working with children and has the biggest heart of anyone I've ever known! Beth is smart, capable, and would adapt to any situation. Some...

- Betsy M.

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