Find Trusted Special Needs Caregivers Near Me in Prairie Village, KS

Hello! My name is Marcela, I'm currently working towards becoming a Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor for children/adults on the autism spectrum. I currently work in the Autism Program for the school district of North KC. Working with kids of all ages & backgrounds really is an awesome experience to have. They always...

Emily M.

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Babysitter

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a 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 be happy to...

Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more

Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0

"Emily was great, the kids loved her!"

Michele O.

Emily C.

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Live Out Nanny

5.0

(3)

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, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Emily is always dependable and punctual, and her best trait by far is her creativity and passion for learning. She is a professional baker and watching her make and decorate cookies with the kids is always a joy, especially her gingerbread men (it's a 100 year old...

JoAnna F.

Mariah L.

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

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5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, my name is Mariah. I recently graduated from Entourage Institute! Ive had a lot of siblings so l became a babysitter very young age. I've been involved in childcare for many years and have lovingly cooked, cleaned, played with, transported, and educated kids of all ages. For many years throughout high school, l have...

Mariah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0

"Mariah has watched my infant daughter several times. She is dependable and communicates very well. She's great with my daughter and is very trustworthy and mature. I highly recommend her!"

Lauren B.

Kennedy P.

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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.

Ashethia P.

$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

The Daycare Provider You Are Looking For

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was an Autism Instructional Aide, which required me to go to Autism classrooms and train the paraprofessionals. I helped them to implement a students IEP and help them with behaviors. I would also help assist the teacher with anything they need help with. Before this job I was a paraprofessional in for 10 years. I worked with...

Ashethia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance

Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0

"Renee was on time and absolutely PHENOMENAL with my 2 boys. One of my boys was using a breathing treatment at the time, and she handled the treatments like a pro! An infant and a 2 year old can be really overwhelming, and my boys just LOVED her! Will definitely...

Jennifer B.

Leslie C.

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

4.6

(5)

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.

Jessica B.

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking Temporary Placement Until April 18th

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Over the years, I've worked many childcare jobs, from babysitting to being a full-time nanny starting with babysitting at 12 years of age. Each experience and child has taught me how to better provide care. I make learning fun, do arts and crafts, be supportive and help children to grow and excel. My experience includes 24 years...

Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Araceli G.

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a lot of experience taking care of clients that have dementia, Alzheimer's and Schizophrenia. I have CNA license and experience. I also took care of visually impaired clients as well as clients who are quadriplegic.

5.0

"Araceli is a model caretaker! I have worked in the Healthcare industry. I know what professionalism looks like, and Araceli has it. She confirmed the morning of...then arrived on time. Araceli has a positive attitude when asked to do a task. Worked while we...

Karyn M.

Brenda W.

Mission, KS

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

5.0

(1)

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.

Claire P.

$8-13/hr

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years experience , a daycare for typical and special needs children. They do have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified. I run errands, take my client to appointments, prepare meals, organize medications. I also clean and organize the house. I love to care...

Claire can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, transportation

Dericka H.

$18/hr • 4 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I can honestly say I love children. I am very good with special needs children due to my little brother having autism. I am fun and outgoing and love doing arts and crafts. I am available pretty much all the time. I am good with pets. I had a dog named Erica. I am happy I am able to work with anyone' s child. I worked at a...

Dericka can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision

Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Akia H.

$8-13/hr • 2 yrs exp

I am a passionate caregiver with 3 years of hands-on experience providing care to elderly individuals and those with special needs. Although I don't hold a formal degree, I bring strong practical skills, empathy, and dedication to every client I serve. My focus is always on ensuring comfort, safety, and improving the quality of...

Akia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands

Ann A.

$14-19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Calm, Energetic, Responsible And Hardworking

I have spent many years working in education and enjoy being with children. Much of my experience has been in special needs classrooms, where my patient and calm temperament has been helpful. I love to play with children and also know the value of kind and consistent discipline. I think the most important things for children of...

Ann can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more

Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

Elise K.

Shawnee, KS

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

I have been a Montessori teacher for 3-6-year-olds for the past 8 years. I am the second oldest child from a family of 10. I have been taking care of my siblings since I was a child, and I started babysitting for other families at 13 years old. I have experience tutoring, caring for infants, and caring for children with special...

Elise can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep

Natalia W.

$18-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Worked with kids ages 0-15 for 6 years professionally in a day care, and preschool setting. Comfortable with all ages, and have some experience with children with special needs. I have been babysitting, and working with kids for 10 years professionally, and personally. I have a graduate degree in social work. I'm 27, and can...

Natalia can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance

Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Meghann A.

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Creative, Caring And Professional.

Thank you for considering me for your childcare needs! I have ample experience working with children in many different environments. I ran a Mother's Day Away summer day care for two years, in which I watched up to six children under the age of six at the same time. I also worked as an after school nanny for two middle aged boys...

Meghann can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more

Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Kate H.

$10-15/hr • 3 yrs exp

I had two special needs children in my classroom whenever I was a two's room teacher at the daycare. One had Autism with hemophilia. The other child had Down syndrome. I feel that I am a caring soul and care about children and I see their potential. I look at each child differently and fall in love with the different...

Lillie W.

Shawnee, KS

$12-17/hr • 8 yrs exp

Fun Caretaker With Speech - Language - Hearing Background.