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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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Macyn T.


Overland Park, KS

$18-35/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi parents! I'm looking for a part time nanny/babysitting job in Manhattan for the next year. I'm moving to NYC for college, and I'm going to be living in Midtown West. I have 3 years of professional experience and 5 years of babysitting experience. I work at 2 childcare centers and have experience with special needs children....
Macyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Paige M.


Overland Park, KS

$25-50/hr20 yrs exp

Nanny

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Anthea B.


Overland Park, KS

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Tutor/Caregiver

I am interested in part time work as a tutor/caregiver for children. I have worked with children for many years as a school owner, teacher, tutor and mother. I have also worked with children with special needs. I have many academic materials, games and activities at my disposal. I enjoy keeping busy and being with children.
Anthea can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Emily F.


Overland Park, KS

$20-23/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have been a professional special needs caregiver for six years. I am experienced with assisting clients with ADLs and can also help with cooking and housekeeping. My experience with elder care has been more on a personal level, helping to care for aging grandparents, including assisting with recovery from hip injuries. My...
Emily can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
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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: Companionship, dementia, personal care
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Melissa J.


Shawnee, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

5.0

(4)

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, errands, dementia, light cleaning, personal care, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"Although our time with Melissa was short, she made a very positive impact. She was responsible, dependable, supportive, giving, had great communication skills and was very knowledgeable. All of these traits are great but the best part is her heart. Her compassion...

Susan D.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"

Michele O.

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & 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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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
"Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that issue easily. She also dealt with my 3 year old having a...

Alexis D.

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

First Aid

CPR

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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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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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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Leslie C.


Kansas City, MO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

My career was 30+ years of direct care for children and leadership of programs that provided services to young children with and without special needs and women and children in domestic violence situations. Most of the children were infants and preschoolers, but I cared for older children as well. I retired to spend more time...
Leslie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

3.0
"Leslie was punctual and professional, but not very empathetic to our sensitive 6-month-old, who she told to "knock it off" and that "no one is coming to save you" while she was crying. Not the best fit for a gentle parenting household."

Sarah J.

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

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Ashlee was with us for five years and I wish we could have kept her forever! She started when our youngest was just a few months old and our twins were not yet two. That's a lot for anyone but Ashlee handled it all with ease and love. I never had to worry about my...

Jennifer S.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mckenzie has watched my two toddlers 4 & 2 multiple times and has done a phenomenal job. The kids adore her and enjoy their time with her. She is very dependable and great to communicate with to set up services and to keep me updated throughout the day. I will for...

Lacie B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Overland Park, KS

Melissa J.

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 chapter. I chose Melissa because of her...

- Sallie B.

Emily M.

5.0

Emily was great, the kids loved her!

- Michele O.

Kennedy P.

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 great with my kids, never seemed...

- Kristine D.

Michelle K.

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 and preparing meals; honestly...

- Sarah W.

Avery T.

5.0

Being in a new state with no family you find it hard to trust a stranger with your kids. Avery was on time, attentive, and amazing with your boys. My one-year-old has separation anxiety and she navigated that issue easily. She also dealt with my 3 year old having a tantrum! She's very patient,...

- Alexis D.

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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.