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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverton, UT

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of January 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Riverton, UT

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Danika J.


Riverton, UT

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a 28-year-old mother of 3 kids, my two daughters are 5 & 6 and my bonus son is 7. We are a very creative artistic family. My husband is w tattoo artist and I have been in dance, cheer and gymnastics, as well as took art classes in school. In school I always had interest in working with kids. I took child development, early...
Danika can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"I'm the mommy of the family Danika refers to in her bio. Danika was by far my best nanny. She was always on time and had a great attitude. She always did more than I ever expected of her and my kids absolutely adored her. I would highly recommend Danika. "

Shannon E.

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Franell N.


Riverton, UT

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, I have 30 years experience with childcare, having raised eight children. I love kids, dogs, most animals, cooking, and gardening. I enjoy doing laundry as well. I taught School for 10 years, I tutored, and worked with special needs children. I am energetic and love life!
Franell can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Franel! She is a very caring and kind person and is great with our two kids (toddler and infant). She has nannied for us for about 5 months now and she is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. I highly recommend her services!"

Cathy A.

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Stephenie T.


Riverton, UT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love For Special Needs Children!

My son was diagnosed with a rare fatal brain disease last year. I have been taking care of him full time ever since. I have so much love and compassion for special needs kids and their families.
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Carissa M.


Riverton, UT

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

I have worked in several diff day programs and in there homes. I enjoy sending time with them and help learn new skills and everyday tasks.
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Melissa J.


Riverton, UT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

PT Caregiver

I have always had a deep passion for children of all ages and supporting individuals with special needs. Growing up with my younger sister, who has holoprosencephaly and is blind, deaf, wheelchair-bound, and dependent on a feeding tube, has profoundly shaped my understanding and appreciation for the unique challenges faced by...
I have been working with special needs people with different syndromes, neurological disorders/conditions since 2010Providing practical support for individuals and their families, such as helping with household tasks. Provided support to adults with mental health needs. Assisted patients with domestic chores and encouraging...
I grew up with two siblings that have Autism and Intellectual Disabilities. I feel very confident in my skills as I have been surrounded in it my whole life. In high school I volunteered to work in the special education students and loved every minute of it.
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Destinee D.


Riverton, UT

$18-20/hr7 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

My name is Destinee. I am 23 years old. I am certified in CPR and First Aid training. I have cna and childcare experience! I've works with kids from infants to teenagers and then I also have experience working with adults and children with special needs and I absolutely loved it!! It's a true passion of mine being able to...
Destinee can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Violet. I'm happy you came across my page. I love kids! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I grew up in a large family - so I was always around children. I also worked as a substitute preschool teacher. I can do fun activities with them, help with homework, as well as tidying up. Pick ups and...
Violet can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, and I am a dedicated and experienced child caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with families to provide safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages and abilities, including those with special...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Tiani S.


Riverton, UT

$18-30/hr7 yrs exp

Child At Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a very outgoing 25-year-old, who loves to learn about how to be the best version of myself in my free time! I have always been a huge fan of all things art & love to do crafts with kids of all ages and abilities! I live on service and humanitarian work. I received the Peer Leadership Team Service award in high school. For 2...
Tiani can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Britley R.


Riverton, UT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Responsible Babysitter Available

I am a 23-year-old full-time online college student with extensive experience caring for children ages newborn through teen. I babysat my three younger siblings throughout high school and have also cared for children of several families through church and volunteer opportunities. I have some experience caring for special needs...
Britley can also help with: Carpooling, travel
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Jaydyn M.


Riverton, UT

$19-22/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm jaydyn. I am 20 years old. I love summer, being outside, going on adventures, and I love my puppy. I graduated high school in 2023. In middle school I took a special needs class for 2 years and I absolutely loved and adored it. In highschool I always did childcare classes. All my 3 years I did preschool and Daycare. In...
Jaydyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Katie K.


Riverton, UT

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I'd love to laugh and play, do some housework, or help with homework! I'm bubbly, kind, patient, and love pets. I started working with kids when I was a kid myself! I am the oldest child of 8, so I cared for my siblings while my parents both worked full time. I took childcare classes, worked in a daycare, was a full time...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Brenda Q.


West Jordan, UT

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, I have 5 year of experience take care children. Now I'm working with a cute little boy with special needs. I worked 5 months in a daycare with the preschool class, I can help with Swimming Supervision, walks, visits to the aquarium/zoo, outdoor activities, also indoor activities such as crafts, dances, games. I am...
Brenda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
5.0
"Brenda has become our go-to sitter. She is so flexible, great with our son, and patient - even with 3 kids causing mayhem around the house! Highly recommend!"

Kimberly T.

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Aleah N.


South Jordan, UT

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Dependable, Flexible, Enthusiastic Sitter

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I am a 20-year-old college student majoring in Psychology with an emphasis on forensics and a minor in Theology. I had the opportunity to work as a Kindergarten teacher assistant for a year. (2019-2020) I helped teach writing, phonics, social studies, science, computer, and kindergarten math. I was given experience with...
Aleah can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
5.0
"Aleah is kind, responsible, and super reliable. Her endless patience and the gentle way she interacts with my kids makes her a true blessing. I trust her and am so happy I found her!"

Monica Y.

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Emily W.


Draper, UT

$15-20/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently only looking for one time jobs. I have 8 years of professional child care experience which includes a day care, preschool, and private nanny jobs. I have cared for kids of all ages including newborns, twins, and special needs children. I love watching kids develop new skills and grow as little beings. I am more...
Emily can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was...

Sierra H.

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Kevin D.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Weekend Behavior Professional

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am very responsible, reliable, and keep the commitments I make. I have the ability to manage very difficult behaviors (aggression/elopement) effectively by using positive behavior supports. I am a BCBA and I especially enjoy taking children out into the community whom others may find too challenging to manage safely. I can...
5.0
"Kevin worked with my son with special and he is great to work with, he has experience and was very reliable and dependable."

Kat G.

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Madelyne B.


South Jordan, UT

$10-20/hr8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10. I have lots of experience working with special needs children as well. I was able to serve as a "special needs buddy" in my church. I have been also teaching piano for 4 years with a large range of ages.
Madelyne can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madie watched my 2 little boys so my husband and I could go out for date night. She was great and my little boys really liked her. I would hire her again! "

Melissa W.

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Kristin M.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Kristin I'm an energetic and fun-loving caregiver and have a genuine affection for children. I am looking for either a full or part time nanny position. I have a lot of childcare experience, great reviews on care. com and can provide letters of reference. I have been a live-in nanny in New York and recently...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristin was a part of our family for 1.5 years. She did us an excellent job. Kristin is great with children and knows her way around the house which is a helpful trait to find in a nanny. She was always respectful and took great care of our son. Kristin...

Mollie A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Riverton, UT

Danika J.

5.0

I'm the mommy of the family Danika refers to in her bio. Danika was by far my best nanny. She was always on time and had a great attitude. She always did more than I ever expected of her and my kids absolutely adored her. I would highly recommend Danika.

- Shannon E.

Franell N.

5.0

We love Franel! She is a very caring and kind person and is great with our two kids (toddler and infant). She has nannied for us for about 5 months now and she is reliable, experienced and trustworthy. I highly recommend her services!

- Cathy A.

Brenda Q.

5.0

Brenda has become our go-to sitter. She is so flexible, great with our son, and patient - even with 3 kids causing mayhem around the house! Highly recommend!

- Kimberly T.

Aleah N.

5.0

Thank the lord we found Aleah! She is super nice and sweet with the kids. She finds activities for them to do with her. She is punctual and always updates us after spending time with the kids. We need her for odd hours and she usually can accommodate. We did set up a meeting prior to hiring and we...

- Kelsey O.

Emily W.

5.0

Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was trustworthy, flexible, and kind. She...

- Sierra H.

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