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18 special needs caregivers are listed in Paola, KS

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years

Special needs caregivers in Paola, KS

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Sarah P.


Paola, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver Available 3

4.0

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Hi there! I'm Sarah! I am an experienced, passionate, dependable caregiver with over 10 years of experience, both in full & part time roles as well as in various supervisory roles. Full Resume is available upon request. I love the disability community and always aim make the most of the time I spend with the people I serve. I am...
5.0
"Sarah worked for me at a residential program for young adults with disabilities. She is an exceptional caregiver. I would recommend her to any of my friends. She has a heart to take care of people and does it very well. She is extremely responsible and...

George W.

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Sarah P.


Paola, KS

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Dedicated Babysitter

Hi! I'm Sarah! I am an experienced caregiver ranging from infants to the elderly. I have over 10 years of experience caring for kids and adults, with special needs care being my specialty. I am employed and just looking for some extra work here and there. I love kiddos and I'm certain would be an excellent fit for your date...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a very dependable worker"

Madison S.

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Grace W.


Paola, KS

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a reliable, creative, and patient middle child of 9 kids! I work efficiently in fast paced, chaotic, and challenging homes! You can count on me to provide a fun, clean, and safe environment for your loved one! I have 5 years of paid experience as a nanny and daycare teacher working with infants to teenagers. I am...
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Anna W.


Paola, KS

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Caring, Responsible And Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Anna, I am majoring in Clinical Psychology at Fort Hays State University, and I am an experienced babysitter with a passion for providing exceptional care for children. With six years of babysitting experience, including a role as a full-time nanny for a child with special needs, I am well-equipped to handle...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Grace W.


Paola, KS

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience as a nanny and a preschool teacher. I currently teach social emotional development at an Early Learning center, but I'm looking for a part time job that will provide me some flexibility. I am Heartsaver certified in CPR, AED, and first aid. I am the middle child of 9 and work efficiently in fast...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Austin B.


Paola, KS

$10-20/hr9 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver

I love children and babysitting. I have experience with newborns all the way up to teenagers. I have also worked with children with special needs. I work well with all ages and I am also CPR/first aid certified. I also work well with older adults if they may need a companion, help with transfers, errands, or meal preparation.
Austin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel B.


Stilwell, KS

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a professional nanny/babysitter and I take pride in providing exceptional care. I have 20+ years of childcare experience. My experience includes nannying/babysitting in-home for infants through age 12. In addition to nannying and babysitting, I have taught in the preschool setting for eight years teaching...
Rachel can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

3.0
"Rachel worked with my family for a couple of months. She was great with our infant son and a lovely person with good perspective on kids and motherhood. I was disappointed when she quit the job via text without proper notice. I thought we had a better relationship...

Shantelle W.

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Christy S.


Louisburg, KS

$10-15/hr20 yrs exp

I Am Looking For Part Time Work

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently looking for a nanny position. I have worked in child care most of my adult life . I have helped raise many children, some of whom have special needs. My husband and I have two children of our own, a 25-year-old son and a 22-year-old daughter. We have raised them to be mature and independent young people. I really...
Christy can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Christy is currently working for us on Mondays and Tuesdays and was doing Wednesdays. She has been doing a great job with my 15 month old son. He is always clean, fed and happy. He is very active and does not watch television, so this is a big task because he is...

Erin M.

Hello I am a stay at home mom and love kids. I have experience with special needs kiddos as I have my own special needs kiddo and also care for a medically complex kiddo two days a week. I would love to help for date nights or on an ongoing basis.
Kassandra can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning
5.0
"Flexible to our schedules. Just an overall good person and it’s nice leaving my kiddo with someone I can trust! "

Care member

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Ashley B.


La Cygne, KS

$10-15/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver, Nanny

I would love to care for your kiddos! Here's some things about me! I have experience working as a babysitter for two years as well as working in a daycare for a year and a half. I just resigned from my position of six months as a caregiver for adults with special needs. I just got my Emergency Medical Responder certification...
Ashley can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Tamilee S.


Louisburg, KS

$14-19/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Tami as a mother of two children and currently working as a preschool teacher, I have great experience in the field of childcare. I have been working with children for the past 16 years. I have worked with all ages and abilities (3 months -18 yrs). I am currently a preschool teacher at Primrose school, in the past I...
Tamilee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Martha M.


Bucyrus, KS

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

I have taken been a direct Support Professional for 3 years. I have assisted in personal hygiene, feeding, activities and redirecting behaviors avoiding triggers.
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Hannah F.


Gardner, KS

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Summer Nanny!

Hi there! I'm so happy you found my page! I'm looking for a full/part time position for this upcoming summer. I'm currently a student at KU Edwards campus studying social work and a CNA at KU Med on the mom/baby postpartum floor. With that being said I have three years of experience working with infants. I've been...
Hannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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Sydney M.


Fontana, KS

$8-15/hr6 yrs exp

I Grew Up In A Big Family I Have 12 Siblings!

I've been babysitting sibling and friends since I was about 14. I am the fourth child in my house. I have cared for special needs/medical children before as well. I have babysat for the most at a time 12 kids to just as few as 1. I have also babysat from newborn to 14. I'm pretty easygoing. I am a super time sensitive person I...
Sydney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Meghan M.


Gardner, KS

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

I have three developmentally delayed brothers. I have also worked with two families who have developmental delayed children.
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Christy S.


Louisburg, KS

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Throughout my career, I have had a number of positions involving special needs adults and children. I worked as a residential home manager with adult clients who had physical and mental disabilities. I have worked with special needs children in classroom settings and with transportation of several children to and from school.
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Ella C.


Cleveland, MO

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hello my names Ella. I have always had a passion for helping people and just making their life easier. I have cared for my grandpa who had dementia and always wanted to be a nurse. I plan on getting a nursing degree, or I want to help children/adults with disabilties. Thank you!-Ella
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Tamilee S.


Louisburg, KS

$13-50/hr16 yrs exp

Fun Caregiver And Smile Creator

I started caring for people with special needs in the year of 2006. I have experience working with individuals between the ages of 3 -65 years old. In my spare time, I like to go on nature walks, read and arts and crafts. One thing you should know about me is I am a reliable, flexible and caring person with tons of...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Paola, KS

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah worked for me at a residential program for young adults with disabilities. She is an exceptional caregiver. I would recommend her to any of my friends. She has a heart to take care of people and does it very well. She is extremely responsible and trustworthy.

- George W.

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah was our long term sitter. She was amazing with our special needs daughter as well as our other 2 kiddos! Her love for kids have me the confidence to go out on date night and enjoy knowing my kids were safe in her care.

- Kaitlin V.

Rachel B.

3.0

Rachel worked with my family for a couple of months. She was great with our infant son and a lovely person with good perspective on kids and motherhood. I was disappointed when she quit the job via text without proper notice. I thought we had a better relationship than that.

- Shantelle W.

Christy S.

5.0

Christy is currently working for us on Mondays and Tuesdays and was doing Wednesdays. She has been doing a great job with my 15 month old son. He is always clean, fed and happy. He is very active and does not watch television, so this is a big task because he is always on the move. She has much...

- Erin M.

Kassandra M.

5.0

Flexible to our schedules. Just an overall good person and it’s nice leaving my kiddo with someone I can trust!

- Care member

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

Average Rating4.5 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Paola, KS are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 6 reviews of the 18 listed special needs caregivers.