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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Overland Park, KS

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Overland Park, KS

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Emily F.


Overland Park, KS

$8-50/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

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I am a special needs caregiver with six years of experience working as a DSP and in related roles providing disability supports. I am compassionate and empathetic. I have experience working with adults, children, and teens with disabilities. In my spare time, I like to play music and dance. I can support with activities of...
For many years throughout high school, I have worked with special needs children/friends in fostering a safe and loving environment for exercising skills in patience, attention to detail, and de-escalation. Foundation Medicine class to help me with all the skills you may need me to provide to your home! Lastly, I have been lucky...
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Deanna M.


Overland Park, KS

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

Love Caring For Others

Have over 30 years experience of caring for others. Love caring for others and helping with children and special needs adults/children. I have 5 children and 15 grandchildren.
Positive cheerful disability support worker with over 20 years experience, excellent communication skills, reliable , well organized, puntical , a team player who is also able to work on own initiative , experience working with kids and adults with disabilities, Comfortable working in one to one situations with people of...
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Esther K.


Overland Park, KS

$14-30/hr8 yrs exp

I Have Over 8 Yrs Of Experience With People Living With Disability .

I have over 8 years of experience working with people living with disability. I love supporting them and showing them kindness to make them feel as comfortable as they need to be.
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Paige M.


Overland Park, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, travel, light housekeeping. My core values revolve are church settings. Here I volunteer for any evert that comes up at church. I go to Bible study every Sunday night and church every Sunday morning. I don't have a Bachelors Degree but I do have teaching...
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Emily F.


Overland Park, KS

$20-23/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

A former teacher in the classroom and one on one, I have also worked extensively with people with special needs. I have strong caregiving, cooking, and housekeeping skills. I prefer to work with 2 or fewer children so I can give them the necessary attention and care, but did work as a nanny for a family with four children. I...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ashlyn V.


Overland Park, KS

$16-20/hr8 yrs exp

Looking For A Summer Nanny Position!

I love taking care of kids of all ages and abilities! I have a perfect driving record and love being able to take children to fun summer activities! I am a certified nurse assistant and CPR certified. I have experienced caring for children from the age of 6 months and up. I was also a peer mentor in the special needs class in...
Ashlyn can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

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Kaycee K.


Overland Park, KS

$15-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Sitter And Child Lover

Hi, I'm Kaycee! I am a senior at the University of Kansas. I have 10+ years of experience in babysitting and absolutely love enriching the lives of kids. I am CPR and First Aid certified as well as water safety. I was a swim instructor for 4 years and can help with Swimming Supervision. I love kids of all ages and enjoy working...
Kaycee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have four children ranging in ages from 25- 30. I have many years of child care experience, and experience with multiples. I also have experience teaching preschool as well as special needs preschool. Many years of volunteering in elementary, middle school and high school. I love reading, music, sports, dancing and the...
Michelle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi, my name is Kindle! I'm a 29-year-old, single mom to a spunky 4-year-old named O. I first started babysitting/nannying when I was 14 years old. Since then I have worked in all kinds of childcare environments including; special needs, live-in nanny, multiples and childcare. For the past few years I have been able to solely...
Kindle can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Worked with kids ages 0-15 for 6 years professionally in a day care, and preschool setting. Comfortable with all ages, and have some experience with children with special needs. I have been babysitting, and working with kids for 10 years professionally, and personally. I have a graduate degree in social work. I'm 27, and can...
Natalia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I am a 23-year-old Jccc student in overland park, ks. I am willing to travel I have my own transportation and am currently looking for babysitting jobs and part time hours. I currently work at a group home company for special needs adults. I am looking for part time hours on weekends but am very flexible. I would love to...
Nakeisha can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I became a caregiver because I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. With three years of experience caring for children of all ages, I am comfortable handling up to four kids at a time, from newborns to preteens. I have worked in the daycare, preschool, behavioral health and special needs setting, as...
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Ashley H.


Overland Park, KS

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Childcare

I am professional and will provide great care for your children. I have experience looking after children of all ages, a nanny and looking after newborns, kids who have special needs and much more. I will ensure that your children are in safe hands, while providing a fun and stimulating environment.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Dericka H.


Overland Park, KS

$18/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can honestly say I love children. I am very good with special needs children due to my little brother having autism. I am fun and outgoing and love doing arts and crafts. I am available pretty much all the time. I am good with pets. I had a dog named Erica. I am happy I am able to work with anyone' s child. I worked at a...
Dericka can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

I am in Grad school at KU. I have nannied and babysat since I was in 7th grade. I have experience with multiple kids, special needs kids, and babies. I have cared for children for multiple days overnight, drove kids to activities and school, and can help out around the house. I am a safe and careful driver. I am also very...
Kyndal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
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Deanna M.


Overland Park, KS

$14-19/hr9 yrs exp

Mother And Loves Children

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. Retired from caring for special needs children and adults. Grandmother of 15 grandkids.
Deanna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Hello! My name is Taylor & I am 24 years old. I am looking for good part time job while I go back to school! I have tons of experience previously working with kids which is what helped me decide to try to find another family to help! I have worked at 2 gyms coaching gymnastics for all ages! Totaling 6 years of gymnastics...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Caitlin S.


Overland Park, KS

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Caitlin. I'm going back to school this fall to finish my bachelor's degree in applied behavioral science from KU. I was born and raised in OP and started babysitting for families in my neighborhood in high school. I have10 years of childcare experience with ages ranging from 6 weeks through teens from...
Caitlin can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Ratings for Overland Park, KS special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Overland Park, KS are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.