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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Independence, MO

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Independence, MO

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Jessica B.


Kansas City, MO

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Seeking Temporary Placement Until April 18th

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily M.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would be happy to...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"

Michele O.

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Ashlee J.


Kansas City, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins

Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins. I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on...

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Orene J.


Kansas City, MO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Lean On Me

I have over 10 yrs of experience taking care of babies and children also preparing meals. I have experience with feeding tubes and special needs children. Im patient, a fun sitter and love engaging in kids activities. I'm absolutely dependable and reliable and love to communicate. I personally have 2 children and 1 teen and...
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Rebecca W.


Kansas City, MO

$17-30/hr8 yrs exp

Tutoring Help And Babysitting

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I have been babysitting since I was 12 years old, I have since worked for many families with kids from 3 months to 12 years. For the past two summers I have nannied full and part time. I have experience working with children who have autism and other special needs. I am a third grade teacher, I am in my third year of...
Rebecca can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Laurissa S.


Kansas City, MO

$13-18/hr

Loving Care Taker.

Hello my name is Laurissa and I love animals, children, playing outside, all of the fun stuff. I do have experience but I don't have paid experience. I would love to meet any of you and get started on anything you guys would need help with :)
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Emily S.


Kansas City, MO

$10-20/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Part-Time Caregiver Available

Graduate student at Rockhurst University pursuing my master's in occupational therapy. I have three years experience working as a co-teacher at Mitchell Woods Preschool and Daycare in St. Joseph, Missouri and I have been babysitting since I was 13. I have the most experience with children ages 0-4 years old. I also have...
Emily can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jeraline H.


Kansas City, MO

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Jeraline H From Kansas City, MO

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I simply just love children and enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I am currently a substitute teacher pursuing a Masters Degree in Education. I have over 10 years of experience working with children. I have worked at daycares, learning and educational centers I have also subbed from grades...
Jeraline can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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William H.


Blue Springs, MO

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Stay-At-Home Father With 3YO With Autism

Hello! I am a stay-at-home father with my 3-year-old son. My son, L, has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. We started First Steps and private SLPs at 18-months-old though L. was non-verbal at 2. At that time, we decided that it was best for me to stay home with L. and work on his speech development. He has made tremendous...
Trained and ready to use my experience positively and professionally with compassion to enrich lives and enhance any fast paced medical environment. Special needs available.
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Stacy J.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Special-Needs Specialist

I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
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Lauren B.


Kansas City, MO

$14-19/hr9 yrs exp

Registered Behavior Technician

Hi! My name is Lauren and I have worked in special education for 9 years now. The last few years I have worked as an in home Registered Behavior Technician using applied behavior analysis. I have also worked as a teaching assistant in a special education classroom. I love working with kids and getting to see them learn and grow.
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Ava R.


Kansas City, MO

$14-17/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I've been babysitting independently for 6+ years and have a couple years of experience working in a childcare facility. I love arts and crafts, outdoor play, and teaching. I am patient, nurturing, fun-loving, and reliable. Open to working with all ages, I have experience in infant care and in caring for children with...
Ava can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Rebecca B.


Kansas City, MO

$12-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caring For Your Family, Like I Care For My Own

Hey there! I'm positive, energetic, and reliable. I have worked in group homes and home health care since May of 2019. I have worked with all types of individuals of all ages. I really enjoy meeting all of my clients and interacting with them in different ways. With me your loved one will receive appropriate care, I am willing...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been working with children since I was 15, and most recently, I provided in-home care for 5-year-old twin girls, 8-4 Monday-Friday for over a year, and their 7-year-old brother during his school breaks. I had spent two years before this job working in various coffee shops around the Kansas City area but found...
Beth can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Stacy J.


Kansas City, MO

$8-20/hr

Special-Needs Specialist

I'm a mom of two grown daughters, no grandbabies on the way just yet. I'm looking to keep my skills sharp by helping a family or families out this summer and fall. I'll be accepting offers from families from now (July 2024) through August 2024. I am a licensed clinical counselor, have extensive experience with families living...
Stacy can also help with: Hospice services, respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
I am currently a graduate student getting my Master's degree in Occupational Therapy and I have the desire to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities as an occupational therapist. I was previously a paraprofessional at an elementary school in a life skills classroom for one year. I feel confident...
A passionate and experienced Caregiver with 5+ years of experience providing compassionate and attentive care to elderly and disabled individuals
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Danielle R.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For People With Special Needs

I have mainly worked with children with Autism, Developmental Delays and Down Syndrome but I have also worked with all age groups with varying special needs. I truly love working with people with special needs and work full time as a behavior analyst with a behavioral health provider. this has been my passion for almost 10...
I have experience babysitting a special needs baby and experience babysitting 3 children at one time. I can help with light housekeeping, schoolwork, and laundry. In high school I tutored elementary and middle school students. I also have experience teaching bible class to young children. I have recently finished high school,...
Rebekah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Independence, MO are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.