Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Louisville, KY
We have 109 special needs caregivers in Louisville, KY! Compare and hire the best special needs caregiver to fit your needs.
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109 special needs caregivers are listed in Louisville, KY
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Louisville, KY
Dnisha C.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Special Needs/ESL/Average Childcare Professional
5.0
(3)
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,...
5.0
"D'Nisha is a very dedicated and passionate individual. Watching her care for my daughter and seeing the immediate relationship and bond they made was phenomenal. I would recommend her to do ANY job working with children but especially ones who are...
Heather Y.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day."
Christina B.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Before attending IUS, I attended WKU in Bowling Green, KY. I was a tutor for student disabilities for two years and loved it!!!
5.0
"Keshia worked with our family for a few months helping us take care of our 8-year-old child who is in the autistic spectrum. She was wonderful with him. She is very sweet, honest, and always on time. "
Care member
Karen H.
Louisville, KY
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Specializing In Cognitive Disabilities PRN
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
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.
5.0
"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 personality. I plan to use her again!"
Trish L.
5.0
(1)
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.
5.0
"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 along. Very involved with parents, child and the school. Highly recommend."
Deborah L.
Queen D.
Louisville, KY
$26-27/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I am a live-in Care Partner.
I have a CNA & Certified Medication Technician license.
Are you looking for a Live-in Caregiver?
Please contact me thru my profile.
My patience and compassion over eight years of caring for the Elderly or special needs persons had led me to cope with many situations. For each person I care for, I...
5.0
"Queen worked with my 5years old son for a couple of months who had Autism this year. I never had to call with that anxiousness after showing her what to do after a week. She had my son all checked leaving him comfortable and clean, every time she leaves, I am so...
Ivy M.
Jacora B.
Louisville, KY
$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Work with patients who require assistance with day-to-day living. Responsible for overseeing the smooth operations of the facility. Supervise current employees and the events that take place within the facility. Also contact doctors to update medication and also contact the pharmacy. Conduct meeting on changes with clients and...
5.0
"Jacora is AMAZING with my ADHD son! She is caring but firm with his requests. She handles his struggles like a pro. I would hire her to watch any of my children any time. "
Megan C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am presently certified in Ohio as a Waiver Provider for the Department of Disabilities. I have cared for several individuals, including infants, children and adults with many different diagnoses. I am a quick learner and love caring for people!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"I worked for Monti A. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He taught me everything I needed to know to perform my job, and took the time to show me when I didn't understand. He's very personable and has a lot of patience with employees and customers. He worked a lot of hours...
Jean W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
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...
5.0
"Jewel is an outstanding caregiver and an awesome person. She interacts with and pays attention to my son every monute they are together. She is focused on his development and not distracted by anything while they are together.
Everything that they do, even the fun...
Care member
3.7
(9)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Mofoluwaso can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mofoluwaso was such a gem to find! I needed to hire her for a day when my daughter's day care was closed and I knew in the first phone interview my daughter would be in great hands. She is so warm and loving and was incredibly flexible with my changing work...
Laura O.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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,...
Greysi can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Punctual , Good Communication and Fast learner for routine of our house and family needs
Greysi also kept busy finding something to do to help while child was napping..
Asked about doing other work in home."
Care member
Cady R.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny Looking For Part-Time Or Full-Time Position
4.8
(6)
Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood
I have 12 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...
Cady can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Cady is an amazing nanny! We have been very happy with her and how she takes care of our son. "
Jessica S.
Aaliyah S.
Louisville, KY
$20/hr • 9 yrs exp
4.4
(5)
Hello, my name is Aaliyah and I'm so excited to meet you. I am the youngest of 7, but my mom fostered when I was growing up, so helping families and taking care of kids has become natural to me. I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. Most of my experience is with children ranging from 4 weeks-12 years. I have...
Aaliyah can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Aaliyah is one of the best people I've seen with kids. She has amazing patience and very responsible.
For anyone who is looking for a nanny/babysitter, I would strongly recommend Aaliyah, she is an amazing nanny who will care for your children like they are...
Owen R.
5.0
(30)
Hired by 36 families in your neighborhood
I am an elementary school counselor and adoption social worker. I have over 20 years of experience caring for children, 3+ years as a nanny, babysitting for countless families, working at a daycare with infants- 5, mentoring, tutoring & transporting foster children from 0-17 years of age, interviewing and assessing foster &...
Corie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Corie is awesome! She was so great with my kiddos and we will definitely book with her again!"
Care member
5.0
(30)
Hired by 50 families in your neighborhood
Hello to All,
My name is Keshia. Born and raised in Louisville, KY. I left recently for four years and just to live in Miami, FL where I was a nanny for celebrities/ high profile clients. I became a caregiver at as child as I'am the eldest of six kids. In 2008 and 2009, my freshman and sophomore year in college I was a note...
Lakeshia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"My girls took to Keshia immediately, and that really says a lot because they had never been watched by anyone outside of close friends and family. I was so nervous to hire a babysitter, but Keshia made me feel so at ease and I was very comfortable knowing my girls...
Care member
Torri T.
Louisville, KY
$23/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
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...
Torri can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"You'll be so glad if you hire her! Torri "Aidyn" has worked for us for two years, providing full and part time child care & housekeeping. She is a dream come true. She is wonderful with the kids, and able to follow very detailed rules about schedules, activities...
Kaitlyn G.
Melissa E.
Louisville, KY
$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Professional Caregiver/Occupational Therapy Practitioner
3.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have taken great care of several family members and close friends diagnosed with various stages of dementia, different forms of cancer, as well as diabetes. I am passionate about what I do because I know what it is like to have to depend on someone for all your needs, and trust, compassion, and integrity are all of critical...
Melissa can also help with: Companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Wound Care
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
5.0
"Melissa is an excellent caregiver. She is trustworthy, dependable, compassionate, professional, and personable. She has great attention to detail, maintaining safety, hygiene, and providing companionship. I highly recommend Melissa."
Patty C.
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...
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Louisville, KY
Dnisha C.
5.0
Understands special needs - she is one of my service people (I'm autistic with significant sensory problems) she also watches my daughter (not autistic)
- Kimber C.
Candy M.
5.0
She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day.
- Christina B.
Lakeshia W.
5.0
Keshia worked with our family for a few months helping us take care of our 8-year-old child who is in the autistic spectrum. She was wonderful with him. She is very sweet, honest, and always on time.
- Care member
Karen H.
5.0
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 personality. I plan to use her again!
- Trish L.
Liz S.
5.0
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 along. Very involved with parents, child and the school. Highly recommend.
- Deborah L.
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Ratings for Louisville, KY special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.4 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Louisville, KY are rated 4.4 out of 5 stars based on 115 reviews of the 109 listed special needs caregivers.