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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lenexa, KS

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lenexa, KS

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Diana B.


Olathe, KS

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

Nanny

4.9

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Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am from Colombia, I am characterized by being a honest person, hard worker, respectful; with high degree of responsibility. I'm blessed to have two daughters, who are now 12 and 13 years old. A brief summary of my experience: I had worked where I was responsible for caring children between the ages of four months and 5 years...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning
5.0
"Diana did a great job taking care of our nine month old while my wife and I worked from home."

Dano W.

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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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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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Kennedy P.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...
Kennedy can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was...

Kristine D.

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Kayla K.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher looking for nannying/babysitting/pet sitting or tutoring opportunities. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave 2022 school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Then I taught one more year (23-24) before leaving this school year to nanny and sub! I have taught 5th, 4th,...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!"

Sasha K.

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Karla M.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr7 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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...
5.0
"My almost 2 year old can be a real handful and "Miss Nay Nay" (as my lil guy called her) was AWESOME with him! Even with an infant thrown into the mix, she was a total pro! HIGHLY recommend! :D"

Jennifer B.

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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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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, errands, home modification, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Although our time with Melissa was short, she made a very positive impact. She was responsible, dependable, supportive, giving, had great communication skills and was very knowledgeable. All of these traits are great but the best part is her heart. Her compassion...

Susan D.

Hello! I have considerable experience taking care of special needs and medications. I am reliable and responsible. Please let me know how I can help!
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, errands
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Shelby H.


Olathe, KS

$13-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Shelby! I'm a registered behavior technician with over 2 years of experience working with people of all ages who have special needs.
Shelby can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Samantha but I go by Sam, I'm first aid and CPR certified, i'm in college and have worked at Johnson county Montessori preschool and Northstar academy. I have experience working with children with special needs in a professional setting and within my own family, as well as kids of ages from preschool through...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Anthea B.


Overland Park, KS

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor/Caregiver

I am interested in part time work as a tutor/caregiver for children. I have worked with children for many years as a school owner, teacher, tutor and mother. I have also worked with children with special needs. I have many academic materials, games and activities at my disposal. I enjoy keeping busy and being with children.
Anthea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have four children ranging in ages from 25- 30. I have many years of child care experience, and experience with multiples. I also have experience teaching preschool as well as special needs preschool. Many years of volunteering in elementary, middle school and high school. I love reading, music, sports, dancing and the...
Michelle can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Lyrik C.


Kansas City, MO

$20-50/hr4 yrs exp

I'm a friendly and approachable childcare provider with four years of experience caring for children ages 0-11. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing a safe, nurturing environment for children to learn and grow. Previous babysitting roles have given me the opportunity to develop skills and experience in a...
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Kynzie O.


Olathe, KS

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

A dependable, patient, and responsible nanny with experience as both a preschool teacher and babysitter. Growing up with 6 younger siblings, I've been caring for children for as long as I can remember. Whether it's carefully executing a bedtime routine or helping with Mondays math homework, I am more than prepared to take on the...
Kynzie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Akia H.


Kansas City, MO

$8-13/hr2 yrs exp

I am a passionate caregiver with 3 years of hands-on experience providing care to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Although I don't hold a formal degree, I bring strong practical skills, empathy, and dedication to every client I serve. My focus is always on ensuring comfort, safety, and improving the quality of...
Akia can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Caitlin S.


Overland Park, KS

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caitlin. I'm going back to school this fall to finish my bachelor's degree in applied behavioral science from KU. I was born and raised in OP and started babysitting for families in my neighborhood in high school. I have10 years of childcare experience with ages ranging from 6 weeks through teens from...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Molly A.


Leawood, KS

$25-33/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have spent the past 10 years as a nanny with the exception of spending a few years working in finance, marketing, as well as a nonprofit organization for individuals with disabilities. During my years in childcare, I have worked with twins, triplets, quadruplets, special needs, ages premature to teenager, and even families...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Alexandra T.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

After School/Last Minute Babysitter

***CURRENTLY AVAILABLE NYE 12/31-1/1*** I am an easy going 32-year-old who is currently employed full-time for a hospital in Leawood, KS . I work from home in Waldo on a flex-schedule, typically 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. I have experience and am happy to help with extras like: housework, organizing, laundry, food prep, occasional...
Alexandra can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lenexa, KS

Diana B.

5.0

My kids adore Ms. Diana! She is punctual, professional, and energetic. We adore having her care for our children.

- Care member

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.

Kennedy P.

5.0

Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was great with my kids, never seemed...

- Kristine D.

Kayla K.

5.0

She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!

- Sasha K.

Ashethia P.

5.0

Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her in my life!

- Muriel G.

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Ratings for Lenexa, KS special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lenexa, KS are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.