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Find special needs caregivers in Lexington, KY that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Lexington, KY

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 Lexington, KY

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Sophie C.


Lexington, KY

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

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Hi! I am a nursing student at the University of Kentucky. I graduate this December and am looking for a part time job this semester :) I have loved working with children and have had a huge passion for kids with special needs for around 8 years now! In high school, I worked for CLS (community living services) where I babysat and...
Sophie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Gabriella B.


Lexington, KY

$16/hr6 yrs exp

Gabby

Hi! I am a sophomore at The University of Kentucky! I am studying kinesiology pre-physical therapy. I have a lot of experience with kids. I have previously nannied for two families who have kids with special needs. One family had twin 9-year-old girls with autism and I was with them for over 2 years. The other family had a...
Gabriella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
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Jessie L.


Lexington, KY

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! I am an incredibly reliable, patient, and kind person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring for children (special needs children included), from infants to teenagers. With me, your children will always receive the best care and support possible! I am also happy to do additional tasks if requested. I'm a...
Jessie can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella S.


Lexington, KY

$15-50/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny!

I like working with kids because I am a very caring and loving person. I love helping people in any way I can! I'm looking for a job that is flexible during after school on weekdays. I started working with kids when I was 14. In my spare time, I like to hang out with my friends and family, go to church, volunteer in the...
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Reauna P.


Lexington, KY

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Very Creative Nanny Your Child Will Never Be Bored

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Travel and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I've been nannying for a family of 5 foster kids for a little over a year now. I've been taking care of kids since I was in 5th grade and have gone through multiple CPR classes and babysitting classes. I have worked with kids with special needs...
Reauna can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Jayden, but I prefer Jayde, I have worked with kids my entire life. I have three brothers and four sisters, two of them being special needs, as well as experience with foster kids and family's due to my mom being a foster parent. I'm really good at finding fun things to do and coming up with activities that everyone...
Jayden can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

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Morgan L.


Lexington, KY

$16-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Who Loves Kids!!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I was babysat from just a few months old up to the age of 12 and my babysitter was one of the most important people in my life. She had such a big impact on who I am today, and I want to have that same impact on your children. Growing up with her, she babysat a few other families and, as the oldest, I was always...
Morgan can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I'd describe my personality as nurturing, fun-loving, and responsible! I like working with kids because I love to see the smiles on their faces when I do something silly or make them laugh. I also love to be silly with them and make everything a fun and memorable moment. I'm looking for a job that is willing to work with my...
Sophia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

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Kaity P.


Lexington, KY

$15/hr7 yrs exp

Hi!

Hi! I am a Registered Behavior Technician with lots of experience working with children of all kinds (including special needs). I have also worked in schools, home, and clinical settings. Pay rates are negotiable. I have my RBT certification (disclaimer: unable to provide ABA therapy/practices without BCBA supervision), first...
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Morgan C.


Lexington, KY

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

Creative Responsible Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 3 years of experience. I have worked with kids of all ages as well as some with special needs. I do not drive, but I do have reliable transportation. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation and other things that are needed I am working on a degree in special education online. I am looking forward...
Morgan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
I have been babysitting since I was 15. Small jobs of my parent's friends that have children. I now work in a skilled nursing daycare with children with different illnesses and special needs. I worked there over the summer and will work there on my college breaks. I am a very patient and kind person. I love babysitting it makes...
Samantha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Rachel H.


Lexington, KY

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Child Care Giver And Direct Support Professional Available

Hi, I'm Rachel! I currently work as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to kids with special needs in a clinic setting. I graduated from the University of Kentucky in 2016 with my B. A. in Psychology. I am currently enrolled in my final semester of graduate school and will...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sherry H.


Lexington, KY

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant

Female nonsmoker single in my 50s with a 2 yr associate degree science. Caregiver xs 30 yrs experience. Bathing, dressing, grooming, oral care, medication reminders, feedings, special needs feedings, special diets, pt/ot/pulm/walking exercises, companionship, cooking, light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, bills, mailbox,...
Sherry can also help with: Dementia, errands, home modification, companionship, hospice services, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Trudi S.


Lexington, KY

$8-30/hr9 yrs exp

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Personal Care and Bathing/Dressing. Part of these years were spent working with senior with physical and special need in an Adaptive PE fitness program at College of Marin. I am good in motivating and encouraging senior to do fitness, reading or art, sometimes dancing for fun. Also,...
Trudi can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, personal care, dementia, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Hi! My name is Wankumbu and I am an MSW Graduate from Asbury University. I have been mental health professional for the last year providing therapeutic services, interpersonal skills and support to my clients among the few. I have been a nanny for 4 special needs children for the last 5 years who unfortunately had to move out of...
Wankumbu can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning
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Brittany J.


Lexington, KY

$18-27/hr10 yrs exp

Available For Companionship, Housekeeping, Personal Care, Activities Of Daily Living

Heyyy Y'all!!! My name is Brittany and I am going to be your nursing assistant, if that's okay?! ;) I am an honest, caring, trustworthy person. I love to help people. I am a State Registered Nursing Assistant. I can assist you or your loved one with daily living activities. Such as, bathing, dressing, medication reminders, as...
Brittany can also help with: Visiting physician, personal care, dementia, home modification, respite care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

Since September of 2023, I have worked as a special education para-educator in a MSD class in an elementary school. I work with children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other physical and cognitive disabilities. It is the most rewarding work I have ever done. Before this job, I was my parents' caregiver and helped them...
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Heather S.


Paris, KY

$15/hr1 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Heather , I am 23 years old, and I am from Paris Ky. I am currently working as a Life Enrichment Activities Presenter at an assisted living facility. While I LOVE my job, I am simply not getting enough hours per week and it is a long drive there and back for such little work available. I have a few years of...
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"Heather is amazing and helps me with my son. So compassionate"

Ray F.

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Glenda R.


Richmond, KY

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Glenda, I'm 28 and have officially been in the childcare industry for nearly 10 years now! I've worked with every age from infant to school age children/teens. I have also worked with children with special needs! I absolutely love working with children and interacting with families! I also have a niece and two younger...
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Ratings for Lexington, KY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Lexington, KY are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 17 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.