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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Mission, KS

The average posted rate is $21/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Mission, KS

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Brenda W.


Mission, KS

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
5.0
"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...

Patrick P.

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Lena C.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Lena. I have a huge passion and love for working with children and helping them develop. I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 12 years of experience caring for children, from infants to elementary schoolers. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm...
5.0
"Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son."

Jerrod P.

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Kayla K.


Mission, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Available Summer Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a former teacher. I taught for 8 years before taking a leave 2022 school year to become a certified life consultant and go to a Bible school. Then I taught one more year (23-24) before leaving this school year to nanny and sub! I have taught 5th, 4th, 1st&3rd, as well as, preschool in the summers. I earned my bachelors in...
Kayla can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!"

Sasha K.

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Monica H.


Mission, KS

$10-15/hr

Experienced Special Needs Nanny Seeking Part-Time Summer Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My little brother is diagnosed with autism and I've had to help my mother care for him my entire life. I have a very patient and loving heart towards my brother and any other child who has special needs. I care for my brother so much, he is my inspiration and source of comfort. Every thing I do in life, I do for him.
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Jackie C.


Mission, KS

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Need Provider

I've worked and been around children and adults with special needs since I was 18. I worked as a behaviorist in the smsd school district for a couple years before having children of my own. Since then I have assisted with a couple families that have children with special needs. I love working with children in general, no matter...
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Lindsay C.


Mission, KS

$14/hr2 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

Friendly patient experienced RBT in search of helping families. Specializing in help with those on the spectrum.
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Kayla K.


Mission, KS

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Worker and Available to Work Baby-Sitting Jobs or Nanny During This Summer!

I have four years of experience in my high school, where I took peer tutoring class. Additionally, I have worked with two families through Helpers Inc. "Helpers Inc. is an innovative and creative solution for families in need of in-home supportive care and child care services for their family member with developmental...
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Tina C.


Mission, KS

$35-47/hr

Registered Nurse Available For In Home Care. Patient, Kind And Caring

I have experience with all age groups and abilities. Previous experience as and ER nurse, work full-time in a procedural area.
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Monica H.


Mission, KS

$12-18/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I babysat about 3-4 neighborhood families throughout high school, and have their numbers if references are needed. I completed a child care program outside of school, so I'm certified in CPR, First Aid, and newborn care among others. My little brother is autistic; both he and my sister have a liver disorder called PKU so I'm...
Monica can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Lucy T.


Mission, KS

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Dynamic And Devoted Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Lucy! As a child care provider with over a decade of professional experience, I possess a high level of qualification working with children of all ages with a variety of needs and preferences. I have experience working with children with dietary restrictions, feeding tubes, special needs, and newborn multiples....
Lucy can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Natalie H.


Mission, KS

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver With Extensive Training And Degrees

Hello! I am Natalie. I began caregiving at the age of 10 so I have about 14 years of babysitting experience. I am experienced with all age groups and any number of children. I have received CPR/First Aid Training and prevention of child abuse and neglect training. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in child...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Mckenzie R.


Kansas City, MO

$11-16/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Reliable Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I started babysitting when I was 12 for a family of 4 which included a special needs child and a newborn. As you can imagine, I had my hands full. Starting with this family at such a young age established my skills as a caretaker very early! I am still in touch with this family and I now have a niece and nephew that I am with...
Mckenzie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up...

Nick S.

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Emily C.


Kansas City, MO

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Live Out Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I am looking for a full-time position. I have worked in the child care industry for 14 years. Nine years working as a nanny and five years in a preschool/daycare. Have experience with all age groups, multiples, and special needs. I love doing crafts, reading, cooking with the kids, and much much more. I have my...
Emily can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily is always dependable and punctual, and her best trait by far is her creativity and passion for learning. She is a professional baker and watching her make and decorate cookies with the kids is always a joy, especially her gingerbread men (it's a 100 year old...

JoAnna F.

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Kennedy P.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Kennedy and I am a post-grad student looking for a PT nannying job! I have been nannying for years and love to spend time with kids in fostering their development. I have experience with special needs kids with various level's of functioning, and children of all ages, primarily 1-4-year-olds! I recently...
Kennedy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kennedy is dependable, mature and terrific with my kids! I hired Kennedy right after I had my son and needed to go back to work. She watched my 4mth old, 2 year old and 4 year old at the time. She watched them for about a year until she had moved away. She was...

Kristine D.

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Amber G.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

I have more than 10 years experience working with individuals with special circumstances (needs). I am very patient as I know this is very necessary to be successful in whatever task we have set out to do. I strive to get to know each individual very personally so that I can best support them in the way they need me to. I would...
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Michelle K.


Lenexa, KS

$27-34/hr3 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

I am an energetic 29 y/o with a passion to assist others. I love teaching and exploring nature, oil painting, cooking and volunteering my extra time for those in need through various programs such as CASA, women's shelters and animal sanctuaries. I have experience working with children with medical needs (G tubes, J tubes, trach...
5.0
"Michelle was a shining light during a very dark time for my family. My dad had a double hip replacement surgery and my mom is very sick with multiple sclerosis. We needed her for help for my mom (transfers from bed to wheelchair, wheelchair to couch, etc.) eating...

Sarah W.

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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am flexible with my hours or work. I was a licensed certified paraprofessional in Oklahoma. The reason I say I was is because I recently moved to Kansas and I am not sure if KS has the same requirements as OK. I have worked with special needs children for over 3 yrs. I enjoyed this job very much and would like to continue...
5.0
"Ashethia is amazing. She has years of experience working with special needs kids. She is calm and kind and my son adores her. I am so grateful to have her in my life!"

Muriel G.

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Ashlee J.


Kansas City, MO

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Stellar Nanny With 20+ Years Experience With Infant/Toddler/Twins

Hi my name is Ashlee. I am a professional career nanny who has provided stellar service to families in KC & SF for the past 20 years, primarily those with infant/toddler twins. I hold a BA in Art Education from SFSU, and have completed multiple ECE (Early Childhood Education) courses as well as Pediatric CPR certification...
Ashlee can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"To Whom It May Concern, This letter is in reference for Ashlee J as she seeks employment with you. I was very excited when we hired Ashlee for her position as a nanny, as she is a very energetic, eager, and a passionate educator. Ashlee was willing to take on...

Benjamin S.

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Ashethia P.


Overland Park, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an Autism Instructional Aide, which required me to go to Autism classrooms and train the paraprofessionals. I helped them to implement a students IEP and help them with behaviors. I would also help assist the teacher with anything they need help with. Before this job I was a paraprofessional in for 10 years. I worked with...
Ashethia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Renee was on time and absolutely PHENOMENAL with my 2 boys. One of my boys was using a breathing treatment at the time, and she handled the treatments like a pro! An infant and a 2 year old can be really overwhelming, and my boys just LOVED her! Will definitely...

Jennifer B.

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Kathryn S.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Mission, KS

Brenda W.

5.0

Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with both my morning (dressing,...

- Patrick P.

Lena C.

5.0

Lena was great! Very willing to be flexible, and take on additional duties and responsibilities to make sure my son had whatever he needed. She's incredibly polite, kind, courteous and was wonderful interacting my son.

- Jerrod P.

Kayla K.

5.0

She was our part time summer nanny, and the little one loves her. She did crafts, playtime at the park, and field trips to the zoo. Very trustworthy, we definitely will hire her again!

- Sasha K.

Mckenzie R.

5.0

Kenzie was like family. She is the perfect nanny/babysitter for any and all families. She took care of our girls (now 12 and 7) during COVID 5 days a week and respected every rule that we had. Kept up with house work and the kids school. She kept them in line, up on chores and succeeding in school....

- Nick S.

Emily C.

5.0

She is unbelievable with my two little girls! They love her!

- Lauren W.

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