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Dnisha C.

Experienced Special Needs/ESL/Average Childcare Professional

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Dee. With 14+ years of experience, the majority of which catering to children with special needs, I have developed extensive knowledge in the diagnosis and care of major and minor disabilities. Being highly adaptable and flexible I have enjoyed the opportunity of working with a diverse group of children,...

Care Member says "Dee is AMAZING!! Both of my children are obsessed with her. My daughter requests some playtime with her everyday. Even though my daughter is not...

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Candy M.

CNA For Special Needs Medical & Mental Health

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello I'm Vaccinated :) I have been a CNA for over 16 years. I worked at a daytime facility for special needs adults and I have worked with special needs children and adults. I currently work for a Very well respected company on a Crisis Team for Children in Mental Health Crisis. I have experience with Children on the Spectrum...

Christina B. says "She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day."

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Shacretia H.

Special Needs

Louisville, KY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Shacretia, I'm 37-year-old. I have always had a passion for helping people. I love being around children. I am a mother myself of two beautiful children. I have 16 years of experience in special needs. I'm very friendly, loving and very nurturing. I'm CPR, AED and first aid certified. I enjoy and love cooking,...
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Karen H.

Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Specializing In Cognitive Disabilities PRN

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I currently work full time with adults with traumatic brain injuries as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a community based setting. I have worked in this setting for 10 years, and I also have experience working with elders in SNF setting. I am looking to pick up PRN work in evenings or weekends.

Trish L. says "Karen was very helpful for post operative care assistance I hired her for. She helped with bathing and wound care and was very professional with a great...

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Liz S.

Traveling The Path With You

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 22 years + of special education experience, as a Board Certified teacher, special Education teacher, and tutor. I travel life paths with families, and help navigate the bumps in the road. Please ask for my references and resume.

Deborah L. says "Very friendly and engaging. Gets to know the child and what makes them tick. Works on their strengths and weaknesses. Very organized and easy to get...

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Jewel A.

Hi! I'm Jewel,

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$33/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
I'd love to meet and get to know your family! I am non-smoking, punctual, dependable, honest and easy going. I have worked with children from the cradle to geriatric care. I have many years of experience working with Developmentally delayed and Medically involved individuals. My children are grown now (all 5 of them!) and I am...

Ray K. says "Jewel is a huge part of my son's life. She is prepared with curriculum and projects designed to address his needs, strengths, and areas of potential...

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Carmen G.

Louisville, KY

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Working in the medical field in my vocation, I believe my training and education will be beneficial to patients, while allowing me to build my medical career and expand on my experience.
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Montgomery A.

Dr. Monte

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$10/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Great guy who is Fun, Caring available to help your family! I have years of experience and I am looking for some part time work as I have some extra free time. I have raised 4 of my own children to adulthood and now I am available to you! I have a son with autism, I have worked in a group home and have all kinds of experience...

Patricia R. says "Mr. Monty was a loved student assistant to my autistic 12 year old. Everyone at the center loved working with him. He took a special interest in the...

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Mofoluwaso A.

CHILDCARE.

Louisville, KY

3.7(1)
from
$15/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
carpooling
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Mofoluwaso also known as Janet. I'm a nurse/ midwife with an experience of over a decade caring for children at any age you can think of. Caring is my passion. I can care for your newborn, infants, toddlers, school age children and so on. I do special needs care as well. I am a Christian and a mother too. I...

Kelley H. says "Mofoluwaso is wonderful with my girls. She has a sweet smile and a warm personality. I'm very happy with the relationship she is building with my girls....

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Torri T.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$23/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I'm available immediately! I've been an in-home nanny and "mother's helper" for two years with the same family, carin for an infant and now 2. 5-year-old. I have also previously been a nanny, house cleaner and in-home caregiver for the elderly. I've worked with babies and young kids for 5 years, and I also have experience with...

Care Member says "I hired Torri to watch my 2y old for about 4 months, she was an amazing responsible caregiver going over and beyond my husband and I expectations. Not...

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Danielle K.

I Have Always Enjoyed Taking Care Of Children. I Love Karaoke, Silly Dancing And Watching Movies

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
Hello my name is Danielle, I am a recent a college graduate at Berea College. I want to be a Child Psychologist when complete my undergraduate. Currently looking for jobs that will help me grow my skills while I finish college. I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Cooking/Meal Preparation and Grocery Shopping. I am...

Care Member says "Wonderful caretaker, she has taken care of my son since he was around 10 months old. She was always willing to help out, and did above and beyond for...

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Kayley Z.

Experienced Teen Babysitter Available On Most Weeknights And Weekends.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Kayley and I am looking forward to meeting you and your family. A little bit about me, I am currently in a doctoral program for clinical psychology at Spalding University and have relocated to the Louisville area from Phoenix, Arizona in August 2023! I have my Bachelors degrees in Psychology and Criminal...

Care Member says "Kayley was awesome! Great communication! Our daughter had some allergy symptoms after eating dinner and she made sure to fill us in. I trusted that...

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Cady R.

Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Position

Louisville, KY

4.8(1)
from
$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 12 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
I have 15 years of experience as a nanny/housekeeper. I have cared for a wide range of ages from newborn to teenage and also with special needs children. I have been CPR certified, have my own transportation, am a non smoker and am comfortable with pets. I'm comfortable with doing all housekeeping, dishes, laundry, running...

Celia C. says "Cady is amazing, and our family adores her. The only reason we can't still use her is that I quit my full time job. She does everything for us - big and...

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Shacretia H.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
travel
Hi my name is Shacretia. I am 39-year-old. I would love to see if I'm a good fit for you and your family, so a little bit about me and my experience! I have always had a passion for helping people. I have worked with every age groups. I also have experience with special needs. Love being around children, I am a mother myself! I...

Christina W. says "Shacretia was amazing with my 3-mos old baby, L.! She was kind and patient and seemed to genuinely care about my baby which was important to me. I'd...

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Jakel M.

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi! Please call me Kel! I have a true passion for working with children. I have been a nanny for over 6 years. I take pride in being reliable, patient, creative, and loving. As a nanny, I enjoy creating crafts, playing outside, going to the park/library/science center, and baking/making treats and snacks together. I encourage...

Melanna H. says "She is very easy to work with and a great person to be around! She adores children and would be a great care taker!"

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Bethany B.

Rent A Mom

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
I have over 30 years experience with caring for children and adults with special needs. I have 5 children of my own. I am a state approved worker and currently have 2 clients through Seven Counties one who is my oldest daughter who is special needs and my other client is an autistic adult. I am a animal lover and enjoy spending...

Ricky F. says "Wow, Bethany was outstanding. Made my wife and I feel so comfortable the entire time we were gone. Highly recommended"

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Greysi G.

I'm The Person You're Looking For

Louisville, KY

5.0(1)
from
$19/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked as a camp counselor for special needs people during the summer of 2022 in California and New York Lions Camp Badgers in 2023, I know a little about sign languages. Also I took care of my sister and brother when they was little, I also took care of my neighbors' children I'd describe my personality as respectful,...

Maya C. says "Greysi is calm, personable and a go-getter. She takes ownership over her work and is great with kids. She doesn’t arrive with the idea of doing the bare...

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Marissa K.

Special Needs Caregiver

Louisville, KY

from
$15/hr
1 year experience
In college, I majored in both early childhood and special education. I am currently still in the process of working on my master's in reading specialist and special education. I really enjoy working with kids and have a lot of experience with kids in special education classrooms. I was an aide this past year in a school district...
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Taylor F.

Experienced, Passionate Special Needs Caregiver

Louisville, KY

from
$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Taylor. I worked in an adult day program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities for a year in college, then worked as a private caregiver for a person with special needs through college. I earned my bachelors degree in social work, and went on to work with adults with special needs in the...
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Melissa E.

Part Or Full Time Special Needs Care Provider

Louisville, KY

from
$18/hr
10 years experience
I have provided partial and full physical assistance with preparing and serving meals, bathing and personal hygiene, administering medications, household cleaning, redirecting for appropriate interpersonal and social skills, transportation to and from appointments as well as monitoring for general safety for special needs...
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  • 118 special needs caregivers are listed on Care.com

  • The average post rate is $17.64/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 4.4

Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Louisville, KY

Special Needs Caregivers in Louisville, KY are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 98 reviews of the 118 listed special needs caregivers

Dnisha C.

Dee is AMAZING!! Both of my children are obsessed with her. My daughter requests some playtime with her everyday. Even though my daughter is...

- Care member

Candy M.

She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day.

- Christina B.

Karen H.

Karen was very helpful for post operative care assistance I hired her for. She helped with bathing and wound care and was very professional...

- Trish L.

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