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Find special needs caregivers in Makawao, HI that you’ll love

30 special needs caregivers are listed in Makawao, HI

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Makawao, HI

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Monica P.


Makawao, HI

$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Personal Care Assistant

5.0

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I have years of experience as a home care aide and in non-profit youth development work, creating and facilitating programs that promote education, character development, the arts, and healthy lifestyles activities for children and teens. I have worked with special needs, disabled, and neurodivergent children of various age...
5.0
"Monica is an amazing caregiver and great with kids of all ages from babies to teens. She's creative at coming up with fun activities kids enjoy and maybe even learn something. Very reliable, caring, and communicative. She also loves animals and is an exceptional...

Stacey J.

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Monica P.


Makawao, HI

$20-50/hr • 9 yrs exp

Child Care Professional

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Aloha! Born and raised on Maui, I have been caring for children of all ages for over half a decade. I am passionate about healthy childhood development, the arts, nature, and promoting learning through play. I strongly value health and safety, having fun, and assuring we learn something new together along the way! I have years...
Monica can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Monica is such a wonderful caregiver and we were so lucky to have her help with our 10 month old baby boy for a couple days while vacationing. She's smart and personable and a pleasure to be around. We hope to be back in the not to distant future and have her look...

Anne D.

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Rebecca G.


Makawao, HI

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Most Compassionate Caregiver Ever

I'm the best with the Elderly, Alzheimer's, Dementia etc. I've had my own care home on Mainland until I moved to Maui 15 years ago. I currently work with special needs clients. I'm finger printed, criminal background checked, CPR, fully ins. With my car so if I need to transport any of my clients, clean driving abstract. I also...
Rebecca can also help with: Dementia, respite care, personal care, live-in home care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Rebecca is kind, compassionate, and capable! She truly cares for those she care takes for and the family and friends who are in that person's life! She treats the seniors with dignity and delight and enjoys them like a best friend giving them all means possible to...

Rita O.

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Casey Lee F.


Makawao, HI

$15-25/hr

Pediatric/special Needs Registered Nurse

Aloha, I have been working with children of all ages for over 5 years with a range of Special Needs. My most challenging Keiki had the following concerns:heart transplant, non-verbal autism, combative and behaviorally challenged. So far in my nursing career working with children makes my heart sing the most. Working in the home...
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Sarah H.


Makawao, HI

$28-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Sarah! Here's little bit about me - I have been living on Maui for around 4 years now. My most recent job experience has been more focused on management but I have also still been nannying on the side because I can't seem to give it up! I spent years as a full time nanny and enjoyed my time very much! I'm currently open...
Sarah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Kaileah G.


Kihei, HI

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

A Bit About Me I Specialize In Travel Nannying, Household Management, And Special Needs Care. With Years Of Experience Ranging From Newborns To Teenagers, Long-Term Private In-Home Nannying, Babysitting At Resorts, To Providing After-School Tutoring, Participating In PTA Meetings, And Assisting At Vacation Bible Schools, My...
Kaileah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kaileah is awesome! She helps us take care of our son with special needs when me and my husband have to work night shift at the same time. She gives us updates on what is happening at home while we are away. I highly recommend her to anyone who needs a...

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Keiley A.


Kihei, HI

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Aloha! My name is Keiley also known as (Kiwi). I am based in Kihei, Maui. I have two BA in Psychology and Ethnic Studies. I'm primarily a travel nanny. Yes! I travel with family around the world on vacations, trips or just helping out at home. I started traveling as a nanny when I moved to Hawaii for school. I've been to...
Keiley can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"My daughter (18 months when we first hired Keiley), instantly loved Keiley. As a baby born during Covid and not having met many new people in her life, I wasn't sure how my daughter would handle. But Keiley was so friendly, easy-going, and put us all at ease...

Natalie L.

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Diana F.


Kihei, HI

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a teacher that works in special education doing behavioral therapy and currently work with children. I have a lot of experience with seniors as I have worked in Adult Foster Care facilities as well as a transition nursing home for 5 years. I spent 10 years working with special needs adults in a facility for chronic head...
Diana can also help with: Personal care, respite care
5.0
"Diana was a great caretaker and friend for my wife as she is healing from her stoke. Was perfect for what we needed. Mahalo"

Duane E.

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Diana F.


Kihei, HI

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

NANNY REQUESTS: Please email me direct I love working with children of all ages. I have many years of experience providing child care as well as working with special needs children for the last 20 years. I am a Certified Behavioral Technician. I have worked in an educational setting with special needs children for many years...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Diana watched my two young children (1 and 5) and they absolutely loved her! She brought a bag of goodies to help keep them entertained and did an amazing job at getting both kids to be comfortable with her. She helped to play with them, feed them dinner and get...

Michelle M.

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Allison N.


Kihei, HI

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Ally N From Kansas City, MO

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

*Emergency First Response Instructor* (I teach CPR!) Aloha! My name is Ally, I'm 25 and I live upcountry. I am mature, fun and hard-working with over 7 years of childcare experience. This includes babysitting and nannying, as well as working at a daycare for children with special needs. I come from a large family with over 40...
Allison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ally was awesome! The kids loved her and she entertained them outdoors and inside for a rest period then took them out again. She came on a very early morning, watched kiddos and had the energy to volunteer for a great cause after! We love Ally!"

Jeremy H.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Diana I am very kind and compassionate person I worked with kids with disability and I would like to help you Thank you
5.0
"We hired Diana to care for our 9 year old nonverbal autistic daughter. She immediately connected with our daughter and took the time to get to know her, her interests, and needs. Diana is extremely caring, loving, and considerate and they had a great time. We...

Linnea S.

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Kali K.


Paia, HI

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Care Giving For Newborns, Children, Special Needs Adults And Children!

Aloha, I'm Kali! I've been working with children since I was a young teenager, and have always loved investing in the lives of children. I have a wide age range experience from newborns to teenagers. I have worked as a live in nanny and travel nanny. For five years, I worked with an organization that serves adults and children...
Kali can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kali is awesome! Not only do our husband and I love and trust her, our two year old loves her, too! Our little girl is always asking "When is Kali coming over again?" We always come back from date night to a happy, sleeping child and a VERY clean house! Thanks Kali...

Anna B.

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Nancy H.


Kihei, HI

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny And A Helping Hand For Seniors

Hired by 42 families in your neighborhood

I love the gentle, inspirational spirit of children. I have many years of experience. I love being a nanny and childcare person. Children are my passion. I have gotten great knowledge from seniors. I have helped special needs children, Down syndrome, ADD, ADHD and FAS. One of my last nannying job was with a family for 3 years,...
Nancy can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was wonderful!!!!! We loved her and my kids loved her. I'm very grateful to have found her."

Amanda S.

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Nancy H.


Kihei, HI

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny For Special Needs Children Or Adults Very Experienced

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

When I see a person with special needs it Opens my Heart. If there is anyway too help I give my strongest will. I have worked with children with ADD. MS, ADHD, FAS. Please contact me and I will help you . I get heart felt of energy and love by helping you. Aloha.
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Shelby W.


Kihei, HI

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Helping Hand/companion

My name is Shelby and I recently graduated from Michigan State University with an IDS degree specializing in public health and social work. Whatever the needs are I make sure they are met and in a positive manner. I have several years of nanny experience, animal care, and cleaning services. I love helping others in any way I can...
Shelby can also help with: Errands, hospice services, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, live-in home care & more
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Lourded M.


Kihei, HI

$14-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a 20-year-old, with 4 years of experience with babysitting. I have done babysitting with a special needs child who was 5 and I've done babysitting for smaller age children. I also volunteered at Big brothers big sisters for 2 years and I've also volunteered at my church.
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Talia P.


Kihei, HI

$17-22/hr • 5 yrs exp

I am a Physical Therapist and have experience helping clients with stroke, spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other physical impairments. I also have experience working with clients with cognitive or behavioral needs in conjunction with physical needs. I always practice safety, responsibility, and respect with everyone that I...
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Helen W.


Kihei, HI

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

Aloha! I'm available for one-time or recurring babysitting opportunities with some light flexibility in my full time job. I love kids, and have 6+ years of experience nannying and babysitting children. I work full time on the boats doing snorkeling and whale watching tours, and I like to fill in extra time with kiddos. With...
Helen can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooke R.


Kihei, HI

$14-19/hr • 7 yrs exp

Aloha!! I used to teach at a private school in LA for kiddos with learning disabilities and have worked one on one with children who have autism on island. I love what I do!!
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Sophia Z.


Kahului, HI

$22/hr • 3 yrs exp

My skills include full emergency medical training(certified EMT) for the past four years. Experience working with special needs individuals and caregiving. I am very patient and creative, and love working with kids.
Sophia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Makawao, HI

Monica P.

5.0

Monica is an amazing caregiver and great with kids of all ages from babies to teens. She's creative at coming up with fun activities kids enjoy and maybe even learn something. Very reliable, caring, and communicative. She also loves animals and is an exceptional dog walker/sitter.

- Stacey J.

Monica P.

5.0

I was so happy to have Monica spend some time with my 8 year old daughter while we were visiting Maui. Monica is bright, happy, very personable and very reasonable. She took direction well and came with her own ideas and enthusiasm to mix fun, pool, art and down time to suit my daughter's needs and...

- Jane M.

Rebecca G.

5.0

She cares deeply about those she is assisting. Often goes above and beyond to facilitate the best possible outcome for her charges and their family. Always cheerful and positive. Takes suggestions to heart and accommodates when possible.

- MartyJean B.

Kaileah G.

5.0

Kaileah took care of our girls for several days while we where on vacation. She was very easygoing, patient and fun. We instantly felt comfortable with her and knew our girls would be in good hands. They had so much fun everyday and we loved that Kaileah brought toys and activities for the kids to...

- Magalie W.

Keiley A.

5.0

Our family is so happy to have met Keiley. She is kind, fun, and excellent with children. Our son (2 years old) absolutely loves spending time with Keiley. As parents, we felt completely comfortable with her and knew our son would be well cared for. So far, Keiley and our son have explored Maui...

- Adam G.

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Ratings for Makawao, HI special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Makawao, HI are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 reviews of the 30 listed special needs caregivers.