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Special needs caregivers in Kaneohe, HI

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Molly W.


Mililani, HI

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband and I have been on Oahu for 2 years. I love kids and have spent my entire adult life working with kids! I have extensive experience with- -Infants -Toddlers -Preschool -School age -Teenage -Children with special needs -Adults with special needs -Severe food allergies I worked at our children's hospital at home...
Molly can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Molly is such a gem!! She has such a nurturing/mothering presence. She treats our 3 babies like they're her own and they adore her! She takes our kids to the park, plays with them at home, and is always fully engaged. She's great at communicating and always...

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Kathryn W.


Honolulu, HI

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caretaker

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Kathryn and I love working with children! I have over 14 years of experience as a nanny and household manager including 6 years of special needs experience and a Master's Degree.
Kathryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Kathryn is a smart, caring, responsible and loving caregiver who I trust completely with my children. She worked for us for three years and we miss her every day! Our son is on the autism spectrum and she was an extremely loving, compassionate and capable nanny for...

Jane B.

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Leilani P.


Honolulu, HI

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Seasoned Nanny

Hi there! I'm Leilani :) I have about 13 years of nannying experience with newborn- preschool age as well as special needs kids. I take joy in creating a space for families to feel loved, supported and honored. While working with many families through out the years I've learned that routine, fun and patience are imperative for...
Leilani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Leilani was such an amazing nanny for us! So warm, professional, and caring. We would hire her again in a heartbeat! "

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Mary W.


Honolulu, HI

$14-15/hr4 yrs exp

Love Working With Everyone With Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Assist, inclusion, observe with fresh eyes, one on one, work on daily attainment of daily life goals and skills, provide companionship, meal prep, inclusion with all daily routines and activities, careful, patient, attentive, respectful, outgoing, easy going, teach with music, fun, laughter, and dancing. Able to keep anecdotal...
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Evon F.


Mililani, HI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Special Needs provider. I am currently on a high school campus and a Registered Behavior Technician. I work with children and young adults who have Autism and other behavioral needs, I have done so for more than 20 years. I am willing to work in the community and in the home.
5.0
"This is the person you want for your child. Evon was contracted through our insurance to provide ABA services to our son for almost 4 years. We struck gold with this woman. My son can be demanding, difficult and over dramatic and Evon rolled with it. She knew...

Ren H.

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Mary W.


Honolulu, HI

$30-35/hr20 yrs exp

Skillfully Structured

4.2

(5)

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I've dedicated the last two decades to caring for children because I'm passionate about helping them grow and thrive. As a patient, creative, and friendly caregiver, I create a safe and nurturing environment where your child feels loved and supported. When it comes to household rules, you can trust that I'll enforce them...
Mary can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mary was absolutely incredible! She responded to my request for last minute care, I was in such a scramble. When we spoke on the phone, she was so calm, and reassuring; I immediately felt at ease. She was professional, communicated well, kind, showed genuine care,...

Kelly N.

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Emily W.


Honolulu, HI

$12-15/hr9 yrs exp

Your Child's New Best Friend (;

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! :D My name is Emily! I have been babysitting, nannying and working with children with special needs for nine years now and have absolutely adored every second of it! I completed extensive state training and testing and am currently a registered RBT or Behavioral Technician and worked with kids with autism at ABS Kids. This...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Having been a caregiver with a range of clients from young children, special needs individuals, immune compromised individuals, and the elderly, as well as a personal assistant and house manager, I am looking to to leverage my passion and commitment to adult and geriatric patients' well-being to improve residents' quality of...
Lauren can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

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Tanya B.


Pearl City, HI

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience and a degree in working with special needs children. I have some experience with tutoring and teaching as well.
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Ally F.


Honolulu, HI

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Weekend Caregiver Available

Hi, I'm Ally! I am new to the area for school at UH Manoa! I love being around kids and keeping them entertained. Before moving to Oahu, I babysat for family friends and neighbors for about two years with children ranging from newborn to 12 years old. I have experience taking care of children with special needs. Now living in...
Ally can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Therese S.


Kailua, HI

$17-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Care Taker!

I have 4 years of experience from after school nannying and babysitting to being an infant and toddler teacher/care taker for the past two years! I've worked with twins, some special needs(mainly autism), I'm comfortable with pets and more then willing to help with extra things that need done to help you out! I believe in...
Therese can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Aloha! My name is Anastasia or Tyasia (Anastasia is preferred). Pre Covid I was a long haul international flight attendant. While flying I assisted a single mother with 2 little girls. Since then I've mostly been nannying & assisting in managing households in Honolulu and the mainland, with children from new born to 14yo. I...
Tyasia can also help with: Companionship, dementia, personal care, mobility assistance
Hello! My name is Courtney. I am 27 years old and I currently work in the DOE as a licensed behavior analyst. I hold a masters degree in human services and a bachelor's in psychology. I have extensive experience working with children, specifically, children with autism and other special needs. I am looking for a part time job in...
Courtney can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Cary Lyn P.


Honolulu, HI

$18-23/hr6 yrs exp

Spedial Education Teacher

I'm a teacher of all subjects to all levels. I make learning fun and meet the student where they're at. I'm a certified teacher for the state of HI and I teach middle school special education social studies. I've also taught Art at Kamehameha schools Kapalama campus.
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Karen M.


Aiea, HI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Special Needs Family Therapy Caregiver

I am a middle aged woman, a mother and former special needs family care provider. I worked for approx 5 yrs in school settings and in homes with families of special needs children. I am experienced in ABA and life skill training, I am very patient, kind, loving and honest. I have clean criminal background check and I do not...
I don't have much experience, but I have worked in summer camps and retirement homes. I am a massage therapist and care passionately about health and wellness, from mind to body and spirit. Would love to share my knowledge and help. Thanks for the consideration!
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Laurinda M.


Kailua, HI

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Aloha ! My name is Kinsley, I am 32 years old, and I have over 20 years of experience working with children. I am CPR & 1st AID certified as well as life guard certified. I am a registered and background checked substitute teacher with the Hawai'I Department of Education. I formerly worked in wilderness therapy at Pacific Quest...
Laurinda can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Mayra M.


Honolulu, HI

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Nanny

I had experience volunteering with Special Needs children in school in my home country. Especially children on the spectrum. I also had an experience with a 8 years old boy in the spectrum
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Natasha S.


Kailua, HI

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Interactive Fun Sitter- Loads Of Experience

I currently work for Early Intervention with children with special needs and developmental delays (0-3 years old). I am trained in Behavior, positive parenting and can help your child have the most enriched, fun day!
Natasha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Meryl H.


Honolulu, HI

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Companion And Helper

I have worked as a IN Home Support Worker to elderly or anyone who needed assistance in Fresno California as well as Los Angeles, CA. I've been a Foster Mom for over 22 years and have adopted. I have had special needs children and adults. Cared for Bed ridden patients as well.
Meryl can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Kaneohe, HI

Molly W.

5.0

Molly is such a gem!! She has such a nurturing/mothering presence. She treats our 3 babies like they're her own and they adore her! She takes our kids to the park, plays with them at home, and is always fully engaged. She's great at communicating and always responds right away. We will be leaving...

- Care member

Kathryn W.

5.0

Kathryn is a smart, caring, responsible and loving caregiver who I trust completely with my children. She worked for us for three years and we miss her every day! Our son is on the autism spectrum and she was an extremely loving, compassionate and capable nanny for him. I could always rest easy...

- Jane B.

Leilani P.

5.0

Leilani was a dream nanny for our family! She worked for us for 4.5 years with our 2 young kids. She treated our kids like they were her own, they were safe, loved, and very happy. She created a fun home environment for them while also having good structure and schedule. They danced, baked, played,...

- Care member

Evon F.

5.0

This is the person you want for your child. Evon was contracted through our insurance to provide ABA services to our son for almost 4 years. We struck gold with this woman. My son can be demanding, difficult and over dramatic and Evon rolled with it. She knew exactly when to push, when to ignore,...

- Ren H.

Mary W.

5.0

She's very kind, caring, polite, and helpful I really enjoyed her service with us. She's very dependable, reliable, punctual, teachable and always willing to learn especially if I need things done a certain way we really enjoyed working with her and appreciated all her hard work, I'd recommend her...

- Charlani M.

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