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Amara R.


Paradise Valley, AZ

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

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Hello! I'm a kindergartner teacher with 10 years of experience working with children ages 0-13. I love creating positive memories with children as well as doing crafts and fun activities.
I bring a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to the table. With nearly two years of experience as a nanny for 4-year-old twins with autism, I've honed my responsibility, creativity, and adaptability. I thrive on engaging activities like reading, baking, and arts and crafts, both indoors and outdoors. While I prefer minimizing...
I have had about 4 years experience as a Lead Registered Behavior Technician working closely with children that have special needs with a specialty in Autism. What sparked this interest was that my brother was diagnosed with autism at a young age and I really just wanted to understand and help him better. Before that, I have...
Haley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Alannah S.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-21/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I've been nannying off and on for the past 9 years, I have my government fingerprint clearance card to work with children and I'm CPR/First Aid certified. I also have a bachelors degree in human development and family studies and my full time career is in working with children with special needs. I love to nanny...
Alannah can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Extraordinary nanny! My boys (4 and 6) are active and had tons of fun. They didn’t want to let Alannah leave, giving her tons of hugs and kisses. She took the time to understand our routine and what I want to get done. She is patient, interacts and focuses on child...

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Jennifer W.


Phoenix, AZ

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I DO NOT MIND TRAVELING . WE CAN WORK IT OUT AND I AM DEPENDABLE. ILL BE WAITIN TO HEAR FROM YOU SMILES! Hope you have an Awesome Day !!!! I am an exceptional certified nursing assistant who believes in providing the best care for all those in need. I became a care giver back in 1996 for an elderly couple, whom I adored. so I...
Jennifer can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"I am very satisfied with Jennifer as a caregiver for my father. My father really interacted well with Jennifer, and looked forward to her visits. Jennifer was available at short notice, and available to work a variety of shifts. She was a huge help, and I would,...

Dean H.

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Christine M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Career Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am truly confident working with children, as I believe they are gifts to be treasured. I believe in helping them to develop self-confidence, self-reliance, self-respect and respect for others, trust in their strengths and courage in their attempts to strive forward. I have worked with children for over 40 years. I have taught...
Christine can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom. "

Shannon J.

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Rose M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$25/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years As A Habilitation And Respite Provider

Hello, my name is Rose. Caring and directed certified rehabilitation caregiver specializing in working with developmentally and physically challenged clients for 9+ years. I am DCW certified for Alzheimer's and aged clients as well . I have the ability to develop and implement individual rehabilitation goals and objectives...
5.0
"Rose - for whatever reason my app will not let me message you. I would love to talk about if we are a match for you to help with my daughter with special needs."

Kirsten H.

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Kari P.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giving, Companion, Errands, Appointments, Laundry, Cooking, Light Cleaning.

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I help 2 ladies part time and I am looking for more caregiving hours. I have time Monday or Wednesday. I have assisted 5 families through Care. com and additional families since 2014. I am an Arizona native and previously worked in healthcare until 2014. Prior to that I established and managed my own business for 15 years....
Kari can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia
5.0
"Kari has been such a blessing to our family! She has a caring, kind personality that puts others at ease. Kari works well with determining my mother's needs as well as communicating any concerns or changes that she has noticed. She understands the variable nature...

Nicole H.

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Emily B.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Prior Preschool Teacher Looking To Provide Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am a caring, fun, and patient child care professional with over 10 years experience in babysitting, nannying, and teaching young children. I am a former preschool teacher, with my Bachelors in Early Childhood. I have been an EMT here in the Phoenix area for the past 4 years. I am looking for part...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Emily is extremely trustworthy, responsible and kids absolutely love her! She has watched my children many times and they just adore her! Her natural gifting with kids on top of her experience and education makes her someone you'll want to hire!"

Grace V.

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Ciera D.


Phoenix, AZ

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am new to the Phoenix area. I have 10 years of experience with caring for children of all ages. I grew up taking care of my younger sisters. I've worked with infants, preschoolers, middle schoolers, high schoolers, and have experience as a full-time nanny, coach, camp counselor, and assistant preschool teacher. I also...
Ciera can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired her for temporary care of our 4 month old while waiting for daycare to start. She arrives a few minutes early so I can leave to get to work on time, handles my clingy little guy with a smile on her face, follows directions & instructions well, & responds...

Heather J.

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Curtis K.


Scottsdale, AZ

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Management - Special Needs Mentor, Skill Builder, And Parent Consultant

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi Families! My name is Curtis, and I specialize in working with children who face social, emotional, or learning challenges. I'm the founder of Keen Kids, where I provide one-on-one support and guidance tailored to each child's needs. With over 10 years of experience, I've developed a unique approach, combining behavior...
5.0
"Curtis came to our rescue and cared for our 6 year old twins for 4 months! Our son has social & emotional special needs and Curtis was calm and patient, exactly what our son needed. He was also creative and fun keeping our kids entertained and active with crafts,...

Vicki L.

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Beatriz S.


Phoenix, AZ

$30-49/hr10 yrs exp

A Reliable Caregiver And Your Child Best Friend

3.7

(3)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. And I only have my own experience with my little at home but I have worked for Day Care's and many families long-term with special needs kids in from ages newborn to school-age I would be happy to provide my references, this is not only a job for me it's my career and I love what I do I am very...
Beatriz can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Beatriz has been a wonderful asset to my family over the last few years. She takes care of my family as they were her own. I have nothing but great things to say about her and would highly recommend to future families in search of a nanny!"

Deborah L.

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Rhiannon H.


Phoenix, AZ

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Special People Are The BEST!!!

Hello! I gained my first experience working with people with special needs at a DTA in Phoenix arizona. After that I was hired by hand in hand and currently work rehab and habitation. I am trained, certified, I have a heart for helping people, I'm hardworking, dependable, punctual and honest. I can cook, do Laundry, run...
5.0
"Rhiannon was amazing! Her attitude is infectiously positive and she is always willing to go the extra mile to help out in any way needed. I would definitely hire Rhiannon again and was sad to have to let her go!"

Cheryl G.

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Payton H.


Phoenix, AZ

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Payton, a graduate from Grand Canyon University with a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a focus on Forensic Science. I originally started in Elementary Education but felt drawn to work that addresses deeper needs. I bring experience from various childcare centers, preschools, and multiple nanny roles. My expertise...
Payton can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Payton was amazing! We have a newborn and 2.5 year old and she was a natural with both of them. My 2.5 year old never stays with anyone and she played with Payton for an hour and a half while I worked in the house! She is so sweet and nurturing, I would highly...

Mandana Z.

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Esther G.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Special Education Technician

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of two children who are grown now. I am a Special Education Technician. I have experience in caring for children with special needs. I am fluent in Spanish, and it is a pleasure for me to teach them another language while caring for them.
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Georgi M.


Tempe, AZ

$15/hr1 yrs exp

Georgi - High School Senior Can Drive

Hi there! My name is Georgi, and I am a dedicated and experienced sitter based in Sag Harbor, New York. I have lived in Sag Harbor, NY for 12 years and I am currently looking for a summer Job. I attend Tulane University and I am a Double Finance and Economics Major. I have been babysitting for three years and have worked with...
Georgi can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep
4.0
"We hired Georgi for our weekly recurring job. She is responsive, energetic and respectful. "

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Amy M.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Reliable, Responsible, Trustworthy And Experienced Female Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

If your care needs require a mature, reliable, responsible, trustworthy and experienced female caregiver, then contact me. I've been fortunate enough to amass a wide range of direct-care experiences that include: bathing, dressing, eating assistance, diet management, medication management, spinal cord injury care, walking...
Amy can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services & more
5.0
"Amy watched our dad the last month before he passed. Amy was not only wonderful to our father but to us as well. She was a blessing to our family. Amy has a calming presence, was very kind & compassionate. We were fortunate to have Amy with us and take care of...

Madelene R.

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Andrea G.


Phoenix, AZ

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Caregiver For Families Of Those That Have Special Needs Child

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked professionally with children with that are Special Needs on and off since '98. I am currently a Behavior Specialist. I have also was a Behavior Coach Social Worker and helped families find coping skills for their child that needed behavior modification in their private homes or their child's school setting and...
5.0
"Andrea came to the rescue of our family when we needed help with our special needs son. She was dependable. My little one had an excellent bond with her. Unfortunately, we had to say bye to Andrea due to scheduling availability. We wish her all the best; she would...

Linchen Y.

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Dana H.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! Working with children has always been my passion. Many of my jobs have afforded me the opportunity to work with a wide range of ages, grades, and cognitive abilities. Each was a memorable experience. I have over 11 years of experience working with children along with having my own child (7 years) who is special needs. I...
Dana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Dana is a responsible, loving and fun babysitter. Her experience stems from being such a loving and patient mother and aunt."

Adriana R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Paradise Valley, AZ

Alannah S.

5.0

Extraordinary nanny! My boys (4 and 6) are active and had tons of fun. They didn’t want to let Alannah leave, giving her tons of hugs and kisses. She took the time to understand our routine and what I want to get done. She is patient, interacts and focuses on child development. Not only did they...

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Jennifer W.

5.0

I am very satisfied with Jennifer as a caregiver for my father. My father really interacted well with Jennifer, and looked forward to her visits. Jennifer was available at short notice, and available to work a variety of shifts. She was a huge help, and I would, without hesitation, hire her in...

- Dean H.

Christine M.

5.0

Christine has lots of experience and would be very valuable to a new mom.

- Shannon J.

Rose M.

5.0

Rose - for whatever reason my app will not let me message you. I would love to talk about if we are a match for you to help with my daughter with special needs.

- Kirsten H.

Kari P.

5.0

Kari is very dependable, kind, caring, patient, and creative. She goes above and beyond to help my mom who is living with Alzheimer's disease. Kari is also a great baker and cook!

- Justin H.

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