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Special needs caregivers in Laveen, AZ

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Esther G.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Education Technician

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two children who are grown now. I am a Special Education Technician. I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I am fluent in Spanish, and it is a pleasure for me to teach them another language while caring for them.
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Cheri D.


Phoenix, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Extensive Senior Care Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have my CNA license and love seniors. Most of my background, experience and passion is care for seniors or younger age with special needs.
Cheri can also help with: Visiting nurse, respite care, hospice services, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant."

Lee M.

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Heather L.


Goodyear, AZ

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Friendly Evening/Weekend Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have cared for children off and on my whole life and truly enjoy being around them, playing with them, teaching them and entertaining them while parents are away. I am CPR certified I have experience with cooking for kids, cleaning, and getting them ready for bed, giving medications if needed and some special needs. Very...
Heather can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Heather is absolutely the best sitter we have ever had. Our kids are not easy by any means and she does great with them. She is always pleasant and I would absolutely recommend her to anyone, she is worth her weight in gold. Our kids love Heather and look...

Alisha B.

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Rachel W.


Phoenix, AZ

$12-20/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a babysitter since I first got my babysitting license, at 12. I have always had a desire to help others, which is why I am also a registered travel nurse!! I have my ACLS, BLS, ONS, BSN, and other certificates to ensure you or your loved ones are in the best care possible :) I am currently working 3 days a week 12...
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Joyce C.


Chandler, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former special Education teacher and elementary certified as well. I have been substitute teaching for Chandler Unified School District. My husband and I have owned a business in Az for 18 years. We spend 6 months in AZ and 6 months in NH. I love to cook, golf and spend time outside with family and friends. I believe that...
5.0
"She has worked with children, including mine for many years and she is great at reading a situation and jumping into action. She has watched my four boys over the years and they are always in great hands with her."

Amy S.

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Jennifer W.


Phoenix, AZ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I DO NOT MIND TRAVELING . WE CAN WORK IT OUT AND I AM DEPENDABLE. ILL BE WAITIN TO HEAR FROM YOU SMILES! Hope you have an Awesome Day !!!! I am an exceptional certified nursing assistant who believes in providing the best care for all those in need. I became a care giver back in 1996 for an elderly couple, whom I adored. so I...
Jennifer can also help with: Live-in home care, hospice services, home modification, dementia, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I am very satisfied with Jennifer as a caregiver for my father. My father really interacted well with Jennifer, and looked forward to her visits. Jennifer was available at short notice, and available to work a variety of shifts. She was a huge help, and I would,...

Dean H.

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Jamie B.


Phoenix, AZ

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hello, My name is Jamie. I' m 38years old... little about myself, I've been doing care giving for almost 15+ years. I started with mentally challenged children(Cerebral Palsy, Autism, ADHD) I have A LOT of experience with special needs children, young adults And seniors. ive been caring for Seniors for the past 12years. And...
Jamie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties. Susan"

Mandy N.

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Kayla W.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Lovable Big Sister To All!

I've been caring for children for 8 years now. I am an eldest daughter to a single Mom. I helped raise my two younger siblings growing up by providing them home-cooked meals, homework help/tutoring, and a lending ear when they needed to talk. I take pride in being a big sister to every child I meet, and I would love the...
Kayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Kayla is a kindhearted, upbeat, and an all around fun person. She takes her work seriously but also makes it fun, she addresses new challenges with such a positive attitude."

Kaitlyn B.

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Lauren K.


Chandler, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Energetic Grad Student

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am 25 and just moved back to Arizona. Before this, I was in Atlanta for my masters degree and nannied for 2 different families out there. I'm looking for a FT job in my field and would love to babysit in the meantime (I will still be available in the evenings/weekends). I nannied and babysat my way through college,...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Showed up on time and is great with our son P. We needed her on short notice and she came through! Very friendly and professional, we will hire again!"

Jason L.

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Christine W.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have more than 10 years of professional nanny experience. I've worked with kids of all ages in many different settings: home, after school, summer camp, day care, lessons, groups, etc. I also have experience with kids with special needs. I'd describe my personality as friendly, hard working, reliable, loyal and focused. I...
Christine can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Elizabeth B.


Chandler, AZ

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Looking To Help With A Loved One...

I am new to Arizona and I am an LNA here from Colorado. I'm semi retired from Nursing and I'm a certified caregiver here in Arizona. I worked for the state of Colorado and Children's Hospital for 8 years. I have my background and fingerprint card for AZ. I am current with my BLS, CPR and first aid for AZ as well. I am current...
Elizabeth can also help with: Errands, dementia, mobility assistance, companionship, meal prep, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Elizabeth has gone above and beyond helping my brother. If my brother has needed anything she has taken care of it. He's always talking about she's done. I'm very relieved to have found her. "

Debbie M.

I have experience taking care of children with slow development and ADHD/ADD. I am a sociology major with a minor in psychology and have taken many classes on child development and have education on special needs. I am a quick learner and very patient. I would love to work with your child!
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Andrea G.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-29/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a mother and a grandmother. I have been working with children since '98 within a school setting or as a social worker currently am a Patient Liaison at a Mental Health facility. I love children and have additionally worked w children that have behavioral difficulties (Behavior Coach, Intervention Therapist), special...
Andrea can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Andrea is very conscientious and present with the kids. Her extensive experience and training in child care and education is evident in how she relates and interacts with the kids. "

Malin B.

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Brittany L.


Peoria, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Brittany. My experience with providing care started when I began in-home health care for individuals in need for about 3 years. I've also helped individuals in a home with special needs and I recently worked at a senior living community for 3 years, and a home for a year with the state of MN. The children I have...
Brittany can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Brittany and I started our work as CNA's together, caring for senior citizens. Being a very busy woman myself, I found out Brittany also had experience in childcare. I asked her to watch my son for me, and he LOVED her! She is so patient, kind, compassionate,...

Krista T.

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Sharon L.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

CHEF for 10 years + MAID for 2 years + a MOMMY = PERFECT COMBO to care for your little ones. I absolutely love playing games and doing arts/crafts with children. My favorite part is seeing the proud look of accomplishment on their little faces after mastering something new. I would love to help out a family in their home. I know...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sharon watched my two daughters starting when they were about 1 and 3 years old until 6 and 8 while I worked part- time. She was warm and kind, super dependable, just all around wonderful with the kids."

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Jennifer C.


Peoria, AZ

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi families, I have over 15 years experience working with children as a nanny and as a para-educator. I was a para-educator in Iowa from 2000 to 2003 for behavioral students in 5th through 8th grade and in MO from 2006 to 2012 for K through 5th grade working with special needs and behavioral students. I moved back to AZ in 2012....
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We needed someone part time to care for our 4 month old. We were sold on Jennifer as soon as we met her. She is a very gentle and caring person. Exactly who you'd want to care for your child! She was dependable, on time and listened to how we wanted our son cared...

Jenna T.

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Elizabeth B.


Chandler, AZ

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am new to Arizona and have started a "Bridge Program" to transfer my LNA here from Colorado. I worked for the state of Colorado and children's hospital for 10 years. I have my background and fingerprint card here for AZ. I am currently BLS and CPR certified. I am current with my Covid vaccines #5 and have current TDAP and...
Elizabeth can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth took very good care of my daughter during our time with us, We are first time parents and with her experience Elizabeth gave us a lot of information/advice that we were otherwise unaware of. She also helped us with all chores related to baby like prepping...

Sravani G.

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Anna M.


Litchfield Park, AZ

$20-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have about 5 years of experience with a variety of children needing different levels of care! I myself have ADHD and ASD, and like to help children understand and learn about themselves. I am always open to communicate with and would love to help out any way I can!
5.0
"Anna is an amazing caregiver! Definitely recommend!"

Lisa H.

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Elizabeth B.


Goodyear, AZ

$10-20/hr

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have never been paid to work with special needs children especially. However in my family, we have multiple cases of special needs and I have helped out with that for my entire life. I have taught special needs kids for periods of time like a month however never extended periods of time. In the end, I think it comes down to a...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver! I look forward to working with her again!"

Lisa H.

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Ashley H.


Tempe, AZ

$25-39/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun Sitter!

Hello, my name is Ashley! I am an experienced fun, outgoing, organized caregiver. I have cared for children ages newborn to 16 years old for about 11 years. I have no problem doing housework, feeding the kids, running errands, potty training, keeping a schedule, and helping with homework. I am safety care trained, CPR/FIRST...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashley has a very caring heart and is very good with children. I have witnessed her being very responsible and taking child care very seriously."

Elizabeth S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Laveen, AZ

Cheri D.

5.0

Cheri was a wonderful caregiver for my wife. She is skilled, motivated, and glad to handle any task. I would hire her again in an instant.

- Lee M.

Heather L.

5.0

Heather was amazing with my children. She has taken great care of them each time she came to watch them. Highly recommend using her.

- Care member

Joyce C.

5.0

She has worked with children, including mine for many years and she is great at reading a situation and jumping into action. She has watched my four boys over the years and they are always in great hands with her.

- Amy S.

Jennifer W.

5.0

I am very satisfied with Jennifer as a caregiver for my father. My father really interacted well with Jennifer, and looked forward to her visits. Jennifer was available at short notice, and available to work a variety of shifts. She was a huge help, and I would, without hesitation, hire her in...

- Dean H.

Jamie B.

5.0

Hello, Jamie cared for my mother for 6 months. She is absolutely wonderful. Always on time! Very compassionate, hard working, and goes above and beyond her required duties. Susan

- Mandy N.

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