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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Overland Park, KS

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Overland Park, KS

Laura was AMAZING! She took care of my 3 year old and 1 year old in a unique situation, and she was incredible. It’s like she is part of the

Review for Laura R. by Care member

I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry

Review for Melissa J. by Sallie B.

Caring, reliable and nice. The first day she worked for us, my kids asked when is she coming back, which shows a lot about her kindness!

Review for Emily M. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Overland Park, KS

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Taylor B.


Overland Park, KS

$15/hr8 yrs exp

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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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Paige M.


Overland Park, KS

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of experience. I can help with cooking/meal prep, travel, light housekeeping. My core values revolve are church values. I volunteered for 4 years at my local Elementary school in the special needs classroom as and Assistant Teacher and I absolutely enjoyed it. Being able to teach and see the expressions on there...
Paige can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Macy S.


Overland Park, KS

$10-15/hr

Sweet Senior Care Giver

I have past experience with senior care through volunteering in nursing homes. I have also been a paraprofessional for special needs students, therefore I know how to deal with exceptional individuals. I would love to keep someone company and give them a helping hand!
Macy can also help with: Personal care, companionship, dementia
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Laura R.


Kansas City, KS

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Grandma

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 plus years of experience. I can help with Travel and Crafts. I raised 4 children. One is special needs. Great option for date nights! I am currently working at 40 hr per week job, but I'm available for date nights. Contact me when you need some time out with your special person. Adult, child and infant CPR...
Laura can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Laura was AMAZING! She took care of my 3 year old and 1 year old in a unique situation, and she was incredible. It’s like she is part of the family already."

Care member

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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a motivated Certified Nursing Assistant with more than 12 years of hands-on training and I experienced working in assisted living, long term care facilities and home health care with disabled and geriatric patients. I feel confident that my background, strong bedside manner and skill in providing high quality care, makes me...
Melissa can also help with: Home modification, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, personal care, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"I hired Melissa to care for my dying mother in law. My husband and I both work full time. I work in the home health and hospice industry myself and can be very picky about personal care. that is why we decided to bring our wonderful mother home for her final...

Sallie B.

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Emily M.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Full Spectrum Doula with 10 years of professional experience as a childcare provider. I am experienced and comfortable with all ages starting from birth. I am trained in both first aid and CPR and have a lot of experience with children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets, I love animals and would...
Emily can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Caring, reliable and nice. The first day she worked for us, my kids asked when is she coming back, which shows a lot about her kindness!"

Care member

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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, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Christina B.


Kansas City, MO

$10-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children and adults with special needs. I have worked in group homes, residential units and schools. I enjoy working with this population and love being able to help them live the best lives they can.
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Isabel B.


Mission, KS

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Isabel From Shawnee, KS

Hello! I am in a full-time office position, looking for supplemental work serving families nights and weekends. I am a hard-working, reliable, and flexible candidate ready to care for your loved one(s)! Although I have not sought a position through a site like Care. com in the past, I have much experience caring for children....
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Isabel is amazing! She has watched my 6 year old since she was an infant and has been amazing! She is timely, responsive and responsible. "

Care member

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Angela R.


Kansas City, MO

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Multiples & Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Angela, I'm 46, and have over 30 years experience with infants and children of all ages. I currently work for the Liberty School District as a SPED bus monitor assisting children with multiple physical and or mental/emotional disabilities. I also have experience with infant and toddler multiples and young children...
Angela can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Angela has been working with our family part-time for over 2 years. If we could hire her full-time, we would! Our kids love her. She keeps them entertained with activities such as arts and crafts, going for walks, cooking, and going to the park. She always...

Kathie and Josh W.

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Avery T.


Kansas City, MO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Loving, Caring, Active Babysitter

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced babysitter and nanny. My experience includes working with only/single children, multiple children, a child with special needs (Autism) and pick-up/drop off. I have worked with all age groups (newborns, infants, toddlers, preteens, and teenagers). I am bilingual in Spanish and conversational French and love to...
Avery can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Avery is a very bright and responsible caregiver. She has watched my kids on many occasions and my kids love her! She is bilingual and an excellent student. I highly recommend her services!"

Kristin K.

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Stephanie M.


Leawood, KS

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse Providing Special Needs Service

Hi! I'm an RN who would love to care for your special person. I have experience with children with learning challenges, with patients who have had physical and mental disabilities of all sorts and I'm confident I can help you out. My background is one of a home health care nurse for 8 years, Hospital Critical Care and Float...
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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is great with kiddos, especially with outings, crafts, and being physically active. She is also great with pets. She's dependable, trustworthy, and fun!"

Angela R.

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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...
5.0
"Jackie has always displayed a high degree of integrity, responsibility, and ambition."

Melissa L.

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Karla M.


Kansas City, MO

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Karla. I am currently pursuing a degree in business and marketing at the University of Missouri Kansas City. I do have an associates in early childhood development. I am also CPR certified. I love to care for others and I have passion and patience for those who need care of all ages. I have experience working...
Karla can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Brenda W.


Mission, KS

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

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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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 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.