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62 special needs caregivers are listed in Reno, NV
The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Reno, NV
4.7
(28)
Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood
Hi there! My name is Alina and I go by Ali. I am CPR certified and vaccinated against COVID. I have 15 years of experience in childcare and teaching. I enjoy music, exercising, learning new things, and kids! Children and babies are very receptive to me and I am comfortable with newborns and special needs. I have a degree in...
Alina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
4.0
"Alina was extremely attentive to my daughter, and made her feel comfortable by playing with her. She followed all of my instructions and asked good questions to clarify what I was expecting. I felt like my daughter was safe and well cared for under Alina's watch,...
Meaghan S.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Kailee! I have a Bachelors of Science in Public Health. I have experience with kids from infants to preteens, with over seven years of experience. I know CPR/First Aid, redirection techniques, and have completed a SIDS certification. I have my own transportation and have experience with special...
Kailee can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I haven't had the chance to hire Kailee yet, but she deserves a good review for being super responsive and nice when I reached out for last minute childcare. :)"
Erin L.
Tiffiny P.
Reno, NV
$15-24/hr • 6 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter With A Flexible Schedule Looking For A Part Time Job Any Day Of The Week!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, I am currently looking for a part time position. My availability is listen in my bio. I have experience working with children as young as 5 months old and as old as 16 years old. I have 7 years of childcare experience. I've worked at a summer day camp for special needs kids, a day care center at an elementary school, and...
Tiffiny can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We've used Tiffiny on multiple occasions for weekend trips we have, as well as date nights for our two children for the past six years. She is professional, dependable and responsible. She was able to take care of all aspects of childcare, including transportation...
Margery L.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Shelby. I'm currently a student at UNLV, studying clinical psychology and child development! I've taken classes in both early childhood development and psychology. I'm also currently training to be a court appointed special advocate volunteer or CASA worker. I have been a nanny for almost 7 years I love...
Shelby can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"There is not enough space in this review to say all the positive things I would like to say about Shelby. She truly became part of our family and my son loves her so much. She is also very knowledgeable about child development because she educates herself about...
Catrina R.
Sydney W.
Reno, NV
$24/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Sydney, I am 20! I have been babysitting/ nannying since I was 14, and have tons of experience. I have experience with all ages, including newborns. Also experience with special needs! I am very fun and always have a blast with kids! I'm super reliable and responsible! I do have a reliable car! I always create...
Sydney can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Sydney was always very attentive and cared so much for our little ones. Our schedule changed leading to unavailability for us but she is an amazing nanny. She is great at cleaning up after the kiddos and creating fun activities for them. If you are looking for a...
Kahra A.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Madeeha. I am an energetic, empathetic and open minded individuals who is looking forward to working with you and your families.
I started nannying/ babysitting in 2017 when I was a sophomore in high school and discovered I had a real passion for working with children. I hope to inspire their minds through...
Madeeha can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"She has always been helpful and understanding. Empathetic and patient. She is loving and creative."
Melodie A.
Maria A.
Reno, NV
$15-18/hr • 10 yrs exp
Bilingual Nanny With Experience With Youth From 0-12yrars Old
4.1
(7)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My Name is Maria , I'm 34 years old, Married mother of two boys.
Original from Venezuela. I have more the 10+ years of experience taking care kids from infant to School Ages, mostly with older Toddlers. 6 years working in a daycare environment. I study medical Technology Earning an Associate Degree and I have 2 years of Medical...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Maria was hire to help with my three under 5yo children. My son is autistic and Maria works as a part time behavioral assistant so it was a great match. Maria was respectful and trustworthy of space and my home. Flexible with my schedule me being a nurse. Will miss...
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Linda H.
Reno, NV
$16/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nursing Assistant Home Health Assistant Wants To Take Care Of Seniors
5.0
(1)
I have 30 years experience in taking care of seniors and mentally challenged adults. I worked for several different group homes, a nursing home, different assisted living facilities, in home health and group homes. I specialize in taking care of special needs adults and seniors in their homes. I had extra training in wound care
Linda can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Linda is a delightful person, very friendly and extremely thorough."
Douglas N.
I have worked with special needs people in a nursing home for two years, but I had to quit because I moved to USA. My job was great, we had a lot of responsibilities. I love helping special needs people, I like to make a difference in people's lives.
I have worked with specials needs my entire life I have a heart for it and it's my passion and career! My step brother has autism and is 12 years old! I care for my 58-year-old aunt who's developmentally disabled. The last 2 years I worked as an aid for a 21-year-old boy who was non verbal!
I've had experience talking care of special needs children of all ages for over 6 years now. I'm currently working towards getting my major in psychology and minor in development disabilities and I will be officially graduating at the end of this year. I would love to share my experience if you are interested!
I have worked with and tutored children who have multiple different needs. I have worked with children who have intellectual disabilities, autism, and down-syndrome. I am currently studying special education at UNLV.
Lillianna T.
Reno, NV
$17-50/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Lilli and I'm a special needs caregiver. I specialize in Autism and ADHD but I have also worked with the blind and deaf communities as well. I have about 2 years experience working with special needs individuals aged 1-25 years. But I'm open to working with all age groups! I'm CPR certified and safety is my #1...
Hi! My name is JLyn and I am a current WSU student (graduating in September with a B. S. in Psychology).
I am currently a life skills coach for adults with disabilities and have a lot of experience with children with disabilities as well through volunteer work with Special Olympics. I also have an older brother who has Autism as...
Hey there friends! I'm Aiyana I am 18 years old and have been working with kids since the age of 11. I started working at daycares at the age of 17. I worked at Helix behavioral services, a place where used ABA training and applied it with clients.
Hello I'm Jeena! I'm a Nevada resident who's passionate about helping families in my community. I have nearly 6 years of experience working with infants, newborns, and children with special needs including autism. I understand the care and patience it takes to do this job which is why I think it's the perfect job for my...
Emily R.
Reno, NV
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi there! I'm Emily and I am a certified nursing assistant at Northern Nevada medical center in sparks. I love caring for others and have experience caring for many different diagnosis and conditions. I would love to be of any assistance to you when it comes to taking care of your loved ones. Have a great day!
I have taken care of an infant with cerebral palsy. At first it was extremely sad, but the more I was around her the more I saw how happy she was to be alive. I also have a nephew with a rare disease called MCAD, in short, he body cannot process fat to energy. So he can consume nothing over two grams of fat and has to eat every...
Alina C.
Reno, NV
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Emotional Regulation, Healthy Coping Skills For Kids And Adults
I was a bilingual behavioral health clinician and also did community health work (in a social work setting) with children and adults diagnosed with ADHD, ASD, anxiety, depression, and schizoaffective disorders.
Rebecca A.
Reno, NV
$13-18/hr • 3 yrs exp
I have worked as a live in care provider for six developmentally challenged seniors and adults for three years with extensive training in behavior management and Med distribution they had multiple different challenges. I also care for a young child who had Einstein's Syndrome I have also worked with children who have Downs...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Reno, NV
Alina C.
5.0
Alina was fantastic! Warm, kind, and extremely caring. She was on time, professional, and put us completely at ease. She gave us updates via text, which was a nice way to keep us updated on our children activities. During the interview process, her knowledge children nutrition and making natural...
- William C.
Kailee H.
5.0
I haven't had the chance to hire Kailee yet, but she deserves a good review for being super responsive and nice when I reached out for last minute childcare. :)
- Erin L.
Tiffiny P.
5.0
We've used Tiffiny on multiple occasions for weekend trips we have, as well as date nights for our two children for the past six years. She is professional, dependable and responsible. She was able to take care of all aspects of childcare, including transportation to and from school and sports...
- Margery L.
Shelby M.
5.0
Shelby is a dependable, trustworthy, and excellent Nanny. She has worked with our family for over two years and we couldn't be happier with all she has done for us. Our children love her and she is so wonderful with our big dog too. We highly recommend Shelby!
- Emily T.
Sydney W.
5.0
Sydney was always very attentive and cared so much for our little ones. Our schedule changed leading to unavailability for us but she is an amazing nanny. She is great at cleaning up after the kiddos and creating fun activities for them. If you are looking for a sweet and reliable nanny, then she is...
- Kahra A.
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Ratings for Reno, NV special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Reno, NV are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 53 reviews of the 62 listed special needs caregivers.