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23 special needs caregivers are listed in Missoula, MT

The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Missoula, MT

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Alyssa M.


Missoula, MT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alyssa. I graduated from OSU with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. I have volunteered as well as worked with the ages 1 to 17 and adults with special needs. I specifically have experience with Autism and Down Syndrome. I have worked in child care, Montessori, and public schools. I can help with...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alyssa was great! Kids loved her"

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Annalise W.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Fun, Dependable Date Night Babysitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, parents! I have been babysitting professionally for about 10 years for children aged a few days to 16 years. I have experience with special needs children, sick children, and can help with homework, meals, and light housekeeping. Babysitting to me means providing a comfortable and fun environment for kids by playing...
Annalise can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlin W.


Missoula, MT

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time, Energetic Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caitlin and I am a nanny looking for part time work in Missoula. I graduated with my bachelor's in psychology from Colgate University in 2021 and moved to NYC shortly after. I was an elementary school teacher4 for 6 months before transitioning to a full time nanny. I am looking for a part-time position,...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin and my son hit it off on the first visit. I'm looking forward to more sessions!"

Jessica C.

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Jesse B.


Missoula, MT

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Natural Respect, Care, And Fun

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I believe everyone deserves to have an enjoyable life with opportunity to explore and eat well. I have spent my career working with people in outdoor and educational settings and with mental wellness. I have worked with people who have special needs and enjoy meeting people on an individual basis. I like coking, exploring...
5.0
"EXCELLENT CAREGIVER! Jesse worked with my special needs son in 2022 and 2023 and I highly recommend him. He is kind, caring, hard working, reliable, very patient, flexible, and adventurous. He would often take my son for extended day trips in our local parks (my...

Mara M.

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Kassidy R.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm currently a caregiver and through my company we've lost some hours due to covid. I'm trying to accomplish my CNA but covid is pushing that back as well and making it nearly impossible to finish. Within my current caregiving job I've learn to deal with everyone on the spectrum and have good communication and understanding...
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Amy B.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Compassionate Care

Hello, I'm Amy. I have grown up around individuals with special needs my entire life as my older sister was born with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. I have volunteered with Special Olympics and PEERS Unlimited. I have worked as a personal caregiver in homes where housekeeping, transfers, mobility exercises, bathing/grooming, and...
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Adrianna A.


Missoula, MT

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked with youth requiring different needs for over three years now. I work with children and their families in the community to assist with resources and spending quality time with the client when possible.
Hi! I am Bailey, a freshman in college at the University of Montana. I am pursuing my degree in elementary education in order to fulfill my dreams of helping children find a positive lifestyle. I was a teacher assistant for my first grade teacher my junior year of high school. I spent everyday working with the kids with special...
Hello! I have always loved to work with special needs! I have throughout school took peer advocate classes where I worked one on one with special needs students. I have some family members that are autistic and undiagnosed exactly but put under delayed. I have done multiple volunteer work with special needs. Currently going to...
Hi, my name is Virginia. I am looking for a full time position that I can bring my 6-month-old along with. Here's a bit about me I grew up here in Missoula and have worked in childcare for 8 years off and on. I have spend three years in childcare centers two years as a para educator and two years as a nanny. I am CPR/first aid...
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Kieran R.


Missoula, MT

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

I have cared for children with autism and have experience with adults who have special needs. For example down syndrome and schizophrenia.
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Emma S.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Pretty Sure Your Kids Are Cooler Than Me

I have plenty of experience babysitting over the years. I was also a paraprofessional at a school for children with special needs and a behavior technician at a pediatric therapy clinic. I value language rich environments, curiosity, and fun.
Emma can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

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Grace W.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Grace and I am a 23-year-old graduate student. I received a Bachelors degree from the University of Montana in Communication Studies and I am pursuing a Masters degree in the same discipline. I am available on weekday evenings as well as weekends. I love working with kids and have almost 10 years of...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Kaitlyn B.


Missoula, MT

$18/hr5 yrs exp

Friendly Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For my experience I have experience as a nanny and I have worked as a TA at a daycare for a year. At the daycare I became CPR certified, was able to work with special needs children, and learned from professionals. I have had experience with infants when babysitting for family members. I recently graduated from UM and I am...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ruth N.


Missoula, MT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Creative And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For a long time, I have worked taking care of kids as a baby sitter, watching a large variety of kids, including my own little brother who has minor special needs. Summer of 2019 I worked at a Child Care and helped to take care of many kids. I am looking to move on to the next stage of my life pursuing a job in child care here...
Ruth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am an older sister of 4 siblings including a baby brother. I have took multiple classes within child development and teaching. I have done student teaching for many grades. I volunteer for after school programs. I am going to school to be a Speech Pathologist. Experience with special needs. Experience with young babies....
Myleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Alexandra B.


Missoula, MT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Babysitter, Caregiver And Outdoor Lover

I have about 8 years of babysitting/nanny experience with kids ranging from infancy to teenagers. My jobs throughout have been athletic trainer, outdoor educator, EMT, teacher's aide working with special needs students, and most recently a CNA. I love to have a lot of fun while babysitting while maintaining a safe environment,...
Alexandra can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Fiona J.


Missoula, MT

$15-22/hr4 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as patient, fun, caring I started working with kids when I was in high school. I nannied for a family of 4 boys ages 1-6. I also have experience working with kids with special needs. In my spare time, I like to spend as much time as I can outdoors. Hiking, running, swimming, and exploring all that...
Fiona can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer D.


Missoula, MT

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Cuddle Bug ... A Child Centered Approach At The Heart Of A Good Teacher...

I am the proud mother of two grown boys. I am certified in early childhood education, I have 14 years skilled experience. I worked 14 years working in a Headstart educational program, a federally funded non-profit, working with special needs and behavior challenge preschoolers.
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

I worked for Children's Service Society of Wisconsin as a Behavioral Specialist for their Volunteer Respite Care Events, where I gained experience with working with kids with a wide range of disorders. I have a Personal Care Worker Certificate from 40 hours of training. I have been an in-home respite caregiver for 3 different...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Missoula, MT

Alyssa M.

5.0

Alyssa is great. She’s always reliable and I fully trust her judgment. We’ll be working with her for a long time!

- Katherine S.

Caitlin W.

5.0

Caitlin and my son hit it off on the first visit. I'm looking forward to more sessions!

- Jessica C.

Jesse B.

5.0

EXCELLENT CAREGIVER! Jesse worked with my special needs son in 2022 and 2023 and I highly recommend him. He is kind, caring, hard working, reliable, very patient, flexible, and adventurous. He would often take my son for extended day trips in our local parks (my son loved it!) and was available to...

- Mara M.

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