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Special needs caregivers in Paradise Valley, AZ

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Brooke O.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Respite Provider

5.0

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My oldest brother has Down Syndrome and I have been his caretaker for almost 5 years now. We work on his sign language, verbal communication and hygiene habits. He is a light in my life, and I am so passionate about helping improve his quality of life, along with being a best friend and support. I have worked in the school...
5.0
"Brooke is amazing! She loves working with children and has a heart of gold. She is very reliable and dependable. She has a lot of experience in childcare and even with working with special needs children."

Betsy O.

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Matthew Z.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Artist, Youth Mentor And Advocate, Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an artist and a Fine Arts Teacher (K-8.) I enjoy working with and being an advocate for at-risk youth and youth with special needs. I inspire youth and young adults to give themselves permission to be themselves through my artwork and personality while teaching them to have healthy creative releases and to problem solve in...
5.0
"Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative...

Kelly S.

I have experience taking care of children with slow development and ADHD/ADD. I am a sociology major with a minor in psychology and have taken many classes on child development and have education on special needs. I am a quick learner and very patient. I would love to work with your child!
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Karly K.


Phoenix, AZ

$24-44/hr12 yrs exp

As a childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children of all ages. I take pride in keeping parents informed about their child's day through written reports and regular...
Karly can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karly is a dependable and dedicated employee and puts her all into her work and her nanny family. She is energetic with a good balance between having fun and providing education to the child to further their development! Karly is such a blessing to have as a nanny!...

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Alexa T.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny/Special Needs Care

Hi! I am 23 years old, and I first started working with children at the age of 16. I started working with infants and toddlers, then I made a connection with a nice family to care for their beautiful teenage daughter with autism and CDC syndrome. Working with children and those with special needs is something I love very much!
Alexa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie J.


Scottsdale, AZ

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced In Childcare And Special Needs

Hello! I have four years of experience as a Special Education Aide and as an elementary school Substitute Teacher in gen-ed classes. I also have almost 15 years of babysitting experience and can take care of a house and pets as well. Let me know if I can help! Also willing to provide references
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Alyssa M.


Tempe, AZ

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi I'm Alyssa And I'm A 20 Years Old And Fun Fact About Me Is That I Love Working With Kids:)

I'd describe my personality as self-motivated, caring, hardworking I like working with kids because I have a lot of patiences, i'm very reliable, i'm also very good with kids, I also have hands on experience with children as young as newborns up to teens, including those who have special needs as I have a sibling that has...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Andrea G.


Phoenix, AZ

$18/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Andrea I am 21 years old. I do have some caregiving experience of 2 years. I also work as a medical assistant at a Children's Hospital and we work with kids from ages 0-18. We do also work with kids that are special needs. People usually describe me as patient, caring, and hardworking. I am CPR certified and I have my own...
Andrea can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Ruby G.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-20/hr3 yrs exp

I have worked mainly with children ages 3-5 in a teaching environment. I was their teacher, safety, meal prepper, and fun-maker! We crafted lesson plans for our kids and executed them efficiently. We made crafts, played gym games, resolved minor conflicts, and had to know basic first aid. Due to my flexibility and experience, my...
Ruby can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rylie C.


Phoenix, AZ

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

The Whole Package!

I am the perfect candidate for all nannying needs. I have a bachelors degree in education, a multiple subject teaching credential, and many units completed in child development. I have worked both privately and professionally with children of all ages. I have experience working as a teacher, pre school teacher, and nanny. I have...
Rylie can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Nora S.


Phoenix, AZ

$35-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! I am First Aide & CPR certified, I also have my finger print clearance card. I work in the mental/behavioral health field and my clients range from the age of 5 years old to teenagers to adults. I have been a caretaker for a family member for 2 years, I have volunteered at a special needs school and a good number of my...
Nora can also help with: Dementia, transportation, errands, light cleaning, meal prep
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Arantxa A.


Phoenix, AZ

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked with young children for many years. I have experience with all age groups from newborns to school age and have experience with special needs children as well. I am knowledgeable in every aspect of child development and love to help children grow and learn. I am very responsible, organized and communication...
Arantxa can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel O.


Phoenix, AZ

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

I have been caring for children since I was 10 and have been a professional nanny/household manager for the last 9 years. I have cared for up to 6 children at a time, children with special needs, and multiples. I enjoy taking children on educational and fun outings, helping them learn something new every day, arts and crafts,...
Rachel can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Abby V.


Tempe, AZ

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Outgoing Yet Responsible And Trustworthy

Hi, my names Abby, I'm currently studying Psychology at ASUs Tempe campus! I grew up watching and taking care of my younger brother which slowly morphed into babysitting other children. I've nannied for about 4 years now. I nannied a family of 6 ages 1-13 and a family of two ages 2 months-2 years. I've also worked close with the...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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Kim F.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20-30/hr4 yrs exp

Happy Upbeat Caregiver

I have 4 years of experience working with Autism through respite in Madison Wisconsin before moving to Arizona 2 years ago. I have also been trained administrating Brushing Protocol and compression therapy. If meal prep is needed, I am more than happy to meet that requirement. I am very upbeat and happy and would be a great...
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Tiffany R.


Phoenix, AZ

$19-30/hr6 yrs exp

Behavior Health Specialist

I have over 14 years working directly with children, including coaching gymnastics, teaching dance, teaching English as a Second Language classroom teacher in China and remotely. Additionally, I have many years of experience working direct services with children and adults with special needs and behavioral support. This...
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Olivia R.


Scottsdale, AZ

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

I am currently working towards a Master's degree in Special Education. I have experience working in an elementary special education classroom, and as a tutor and babysitter. I find it extremely important to be a compassionate, respectful, and patient caregiver and person. I love helping every person I serve grow and meet their...
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Heidi B.


Phoenix, AZ

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Hi!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Heidi and I am a college graduate with over 10 years of experience in childcare. From summer camp counselor to gymnastics coach to nanny, I've had experience in multiple settings. Some of my expertise includes sign language, working with special needs children, and activities that focus on physical strength,...
Heidi can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Morgan A.


Phoenix, AZ

$10-15/hr5 yrs exp

Loving Mommy With Lots Of Special Needs Care Back Round

I have so many years of experience working with children( also special needs, autism/down syndrome specifically.) First of all I am the 2nd oldest of 6 children so babysitting became 2nd nature to me. I was the little girl in my kindergarten class who when asked what I wanted to be when I grew up I would shout loud and proud" a...
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Hannah K.


Phoenix, AZ

$30-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hey! my name is Hannah and I am a biomedical animator/designer from Chicago, IL. I am currently living in Phoenix, AZ. I graduated from UIC in 2023 with an MS in Biomedical Visualization, prior to that I worked in a pharmaceutical lab for 2 years. I got my BS in Molecular and Cellular Biology from UIUC in 2019. While in school,...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Paradise Valley, AZ

Brooke O.

5.0

Brooke is amazing! She loves working with children and has a heart of gold. She is very reliable and dependable. She has a lot of experience in childcare and even with working with special needs children.

- Betsy O.

Matthew Z.

5.0

Matthew is a very compassionate and loving person that has a heart for individuals with a disability. He is eager to learn and assist in anyway he can. I am very grateful for his assistance in helping my son with his day to day care. His brings art and a creative style to caring for him. We feel...

- Kelly S.

Karly K.

5.0

Karly is a dependable and dedicated employee and puts her all into her work and her nanny family. She is energetic with a good balance between having fun and providing education to the child to further their development! Karly is such a blessing to have as a nanny!

- Care member

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