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Special needs caregivers in Magna, UT

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Valenitaine A.


Magna, UT

$15-20/hr

Elderly Caretaker

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I have 15 Years Of Experience Worked With An Alzheimer's Client, Also I've learned to help a Client that was home dialysis. And Working now with a client that needs bowels care services. I have helped to prepare medications, prepare meals, light house keeping, some laundry if requested. Companionship and many more that I am...
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Jocelyn M.


Magna, UT

$17-50/hr5 yrs exp

About Me! :)

I'm 18 and have worked for an in-home family childcare business for 3 years. During this time, I have worked with children ranging from newborn to school age. I am currently an after school program coordinator for the Salt Lake School District, and have experience working with children that have special needs. I have completed...
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Jessen J.


Magna, UT

$15-18/hr5 yrs exp

Hello! I'm Jessen, I am 22 years old, and have 7 younger siblings, so I've had my fair share of changing diapers, messes, sick kiddos, feeding, bathing, and the whole works! One of my little brothers is special needs so I am a bit more comfortable than most with looking after children with basic special needs. I am well versed...
Jessen can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

orked with special-needs, autism, brain damage Work as a CNA in a hospital I'm a licensed cosmetologist Barber And I love being with people and I get along with anybody
Anna can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, respite care, home modification, live-in home care
5.0
"I am a 68-year-old C-4 quadriplegic man. My experience with Anna has been excellent. She is very willing to do anything she's asked to do. She has a very cordial, professional, and pleasant personality and demeanor. I can wholeheartedly and without any...

Lynn W.

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Taylor T.


Salt Lake City, UT

$21/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter, Parent Helper, Great Cleaner, Helps With School!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am 23 years old and have babysat, been a caregiver, and a nanny off and on for the last 6 years. I grew up taking care of my 5 younger siblings and then was a nanny for younger children. I then moved onto caregiving with DD clients. I am great with house-work, have a college degree so can help with younger kids and...
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor is very responsible. We feel very safe when she looks after our baby. She is punctual, dependable and a quick learner."

Anushka D.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience as a special education para professional. During this time I helped students with educational goals. I have worked with special needs students ages 3-18. I would be happy to work on skills, feed and be a companion to those in need! Please reach out.
5.0
"Love Victoria! She's cheerful & happy to do things how I prefer. She's thorough and pays attention to detail. I appreciate her!"

Valerie G.

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Jada B.


West Jordan, UT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have many year of experience babysitting all ages. I am comfortable with all ages. I love kids so much I'm studying childhood development in college! I am very flexible and have a car if needed. I do behavioral therapy with kids who have special needs and have been doing this for the past 4 years!
Jada can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I had Jada for a couple days and would definitely have her again! She was on time/dependable, sweet, and really gentle with my girls!"

Lupe L.

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Kevin D.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Weekend Behavior Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am very responsible, reliable, and keep the commitments I make. I have the ability to manage very difficult behaviors (aggression/elopement) effectively by using positive behavior supports. I am a BCBA and I especially enjoy taking children out into the community whom others may find too challenging to manage safely. I can...
5.0
"Kevin is the best. He does so well with my son. He gets on the floor with him. Joins him in his activities. Even takes him to the potty... Then the biggest worry to me is that I typically worry about leaving my son with people because of his tantrums. Kevin is...

Gina B.

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Moeata S.


Salt Lake City, UT

$14-50/hr10 yrs exp

I had experience of over 10 yrs taking care elderly patients addition to that all that I mark for my experience.. I treat them with love and care I have experience with elderly care with Alzheimer's and anxiety and depression and many more
5.0
"Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her. Moeata changed her diapers daily, bathed her and cooked and fed her which is no easy task especially because my...

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Mariah S.


West Jordan, UT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver

Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood

I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amazing babysitter! No problems whatsoever with her at all!"

Lexi W.

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Hailey S.


West Jordan, UT

$22-30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Hailey! I'm a 22-year-old who lives in Salt Lake County. I have always enjoyed working with children and babysat all through high school. Shortly after graduating high school I became a nanny and completely fell in love with the profession! I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Hailey is a gentle and soft spoken young woman who has taken care of my soon to be 4 year old granddaughter since she was 6 months old. I have also witnessed her involvement in the care taking of a rambunctious toddler since he was an infant. Hailey has a generous...

Lisa K.

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Rheanna H.


West Valley City, UT

$15-18/hr1 yrs exp

Fun And Youthful Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I was a nanny of 2 kids for a while, I regularly baby sit my niece with special needs, and watched my nephew every week day for his first year here on earth. I learned early on that my passion lies with children and since then I've gotten CPR certified and have been looking into classes that would help further my knowledge...
Rheanna can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Rheanna to watch our daughters on more than one occasion. She was great with our little girls. We would definitely hire her again in the future."

Joe F.

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Camilla P.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Teacher Turned School Counselor

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently in a career transitional phase. I was a certified teacher for children with special needs and am returning to school for my master's in special and elementary education. As a teacher, I understand how difficult it is for parents of special needs children to place their child into someone else's care, but I assure...
5.0
"Camilla is a wonderful teacher who children adore. She taught a group of kindergarten students for me and every child and parent enjoyed their time with her. Camilla communicates clearly when there are changes to her schedule or situation. She is responsible,...

Molly P.

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Camilla P.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Early Elementary Teacher & Mental Health Advocate

I'm currently in a career transitional phase. I was a certified teacher for children with special needs and am returning to school for my master's in special and elementary education. While going to school, I of course want to fuel this change by doing what I love: working with children. As a caretaker, I'm a huge child at...
Camilla can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We loved Camilla and we were so sad that she moved. My kids still ask about her. She will be missed by us all!!"

Dixie G.

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Anna B.


West Valley City, UT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Adaptable, Easy Going, Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Worked with special-needs, autism, brain damage Work as a CNA in a hospital I'm a licensed cosmetologist Barber And I love being with people and I get along with anybody
5.0
"Anna has been my caregiver for the past 3 years and she is one of the most careful, conscientious and knowledgeable caregivers I've had since becoming a quadriplegic 11 years ago. I'm a 59 y.o. Male C6/C7 quad and she does all my morning routine, including bowel...

Tim M.

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Selu T.


Salt Lake City, UT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am 38 years old with a heart of gold for elderly people. I have worked in this field of caregiver for about 15+ years and it was my very first job after high school and since then I am very passionate for working with elderly and have the up most respect and love for them as I learn life lesson from. I've lived with elderly...
Selu can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, live-in home care, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

Hello! I am currently a special needs parateacher and have been working in elementary schools for 3 years. I have experience with cleaning, child care, pet sitting, helping those with ailments with normal day to day activities, body double, organization, gardening (indoor and outdoor), and aquarium maintenance.
Stephanie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
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Madelyne H.


West Jordan, UT

$16-21/hr7 yrs exp

Energetic And Loving Care Giver!

I have 7 years of experience with child care giving and 3 years experience as a CNA. I can help with Travel, Cleaning, and Errands. I'm great with children all ages, I grew up in a LARGE family with some of the children having special needs. I've also worked along side my mom as she's taken in newborns, young toddlers with...
Madelyne can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Marie U.


West Jordan, UT

$25-35/hr4 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional

I have about a decade of experience working with people with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and dementia. I have multiple certifications, including CPR and First Aid certifications and a DSPD Respite Worker certification, which have improved my capabilities in caring for people with disabilities. I have been...
I was a BT at Autism Solutions and have experience doing ABA therapy with children on the spectrum!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Magna, UT

Anna B.

5.0

I am a 68-year-old C-4 quadriplegic man. My experience with Anna has been excellent. She is very willing to do anything she's asked to do. She has a very cordial, professional, and pleasant personality and demeanor. I can wholeheartedly and without any reservations whatsoever recommend her to...

- Lynn W.

Taylor T.

5.0

Taylor is very responsible. We feel very safe when she looks after our baby. She is punctual, dependable and a quick learner.

- Anushka D.

Victoria W.

5.0

Love Victoria! She's cheerful & happy to do things how I prefer. She's thorough and pays attention to detail. I appreciate her!

- Valerie G.

Jada B.

5.0

Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home.

- Jennette B.

Kevin D.

5.0

Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable.

- Kat G.

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