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Find special needs caregivers in Lenexa, KS that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lenexa, KS

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Lenexa, KS

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Kindle B.


Overland Park, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Kindle! I'm a 29-year-old, single mom to a spunky 4-year-old named O. I first started babysitting/nannying when I was 14 years old. Since then I have worked in all kinds of childcare environments including; special needs, live-in nanny, multiples and childcare. For the past few years I have been able to solely...
Kindle can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Beth R.


Olathe, KS

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Educator With Extensive Experience

I am a public school special education preschool teacher and feel immense pride in seeing my students defy the odds every day! I have work with children diagnosed with autism, global developmental delays, ADD/ADHD, and apraxia of speech.
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Lauren F.


Olathe, KS

$12-17/hr4 yrs exp

Kid Whisperer And Smile Creator

Need a night out? Last minute job call? Just want some time to yourself? I'm the right person to call! Hi! My name is Lauren. I'm 23, and currently work as a para-professional at an elementary school and I absolutely love it. I've been babysitting since I was 13, and the people who know me call me "the child whisperer". I...
Lauren can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Ashlyn V.


Overland Park, KS

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny Position!

I love taking care of kids of all ages and abilities! I have a perfect driving record and love being able to take children to fun summer activities! I am a certified nurse assistant and CPR certified. I have experienced caring for children from the age of 6 months and up. I was also a peer mentor in the special needs class in...
Ashlyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Erica H.


Kansas City, MO

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Nanny/Babysitter

First and foremost, I am a mother of 3 aged 11, 12, and 15. Secondly, I have been a middle school teacher math teacher for 14 years. I taught 11 years at Center Middle School, and now, I am teaching in Shawnee Mission School District. I am getting my masters in Special Education. I am great with kids with and without special...
My senior year of high school I got my CNA from JCCC. In that I got my CPR certificate and my BLS. I also worked for YMCA and in that I have had the chance to hang out with some different kids with disabilities and I always feel drawn to them and love hanging out with them!
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Lillie W.


Shawnee, KS

$10-25/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background

I am a recent graduate of the University of Kansas majoring in Speech- Language - Hearing with a minor in East Asian Languages and Cultures with a focus in the Mandarin language. I have years of experience and a passion for working with people of all ages who have special needs. I worked most summers as a paraprofessional at the...
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Deanna M.


Overland Park, KS

$14-19/hr9 yrs exp

Mother And Loves Children

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Retired from caring for special needs children and adults. Grandmother of 15 grandkids.
Deanna can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tina C.


Mission, KS

$35-47/hr

Registered Nurse Available For In Home Care. Patient, Kind And Caring

I have experience with all age groups and abilities. Previous experience as and ER nurse, work full-time in a procedural area.
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Barbara K.


Olathe, KS

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny For Hire No Television Nanny Here

I am a mother of 3 children, 2 of which have special needs. I have been a babysitter since I was about 10 years old and have had a lot of experience with children with special needs. I have certificates in many behavioral care issues and love children. I use a positive parenting approach to teach children why we do things a...
Barbara can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Kristin B.


Shawnee, KS

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Kristin, and 22 years old. I'm from Germany and was an Au Pair for a lovely family in Overland Park, KS for 1. 5 years that had a special needs kid. I started in January 2020, right before the pandemic started. During this time I took out the kids to fun places that were available, did light housekeeping, food...
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Colleen W.


Kansas City, MO

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher looking for a change of pace. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of different ages, as well as single child homes. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
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Katherin C.


Overland Park, KS

$25-34/hr2 yrs exp

CNA For Help With Patient And Compassionate

For your loved one with special needs, I can be of great help, I am patient, sweet, charitable, helpful, caring, loving, compassionate. I usually win people's Caribbean easily. I always seek to help according to the condition that the person or Child presents. Open to always learn.
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Emily R.


Olathe, KS

$20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Emily and I am 24 years old. I have 11 years of experience working with children from infant to 13 years old. I have worked with children in various capacities including nannying, babysitting, special needs, paraprofessional, camp counseling, after school programs and at church. I have worked as a registered...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melissa M.


Overland Park, KS

$10/hr

Available for Full Time or Part Time

I honestly have not had any experience getting to care for special needs children but I had a friend from college who had Asperger's syndrome. I also took a college class on teaching children with various special needs. I have a special place in my heart for those children. I know they are "different" but their life is just as...
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Emily R.


Olathe, KS

$14-20/hr1 yrs exp

I have one year of experience working with non-verbal pre-k students with autism and other learning and physical differences. I am extremely patience and calm. I am comfortable with AAC and helping children use talker devices for communication.
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Alyssa B.


Olathe, KS

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

26 years old. I was born and raised in Olathe Kansas with my father and two older brothers. graduated from Olathe East High School in 2012. 8 years Child Care experience. My experience is with 6 weeks- 10 years old. My hopes are to find a part time nanny job with a welcoming, kind, adventurous family! I do currently work full...
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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
Hello! I am a 23-year-old Jccc student in overland park, ks. I am willing to travel I have my own transportation and am currently looking for babysitting jobs and part time hours. I currently work at a group home company for special needs adults. I am looking for part time hours on weekends but am very flexible. I would love to...
Nakeisha can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Madeline F.


Olathe, KS

$13-18/hr8 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Madeline and I am a college student at the University of North Texas studying vocal performance. I have always loved working with kids and I have many years of babysitting experience. I worked for 3 years in a special needs care ministry at my church and have babysat for 8 years. I have cared for children ages...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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