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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Riverton, UT

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 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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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Violet R.


Riverton, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Violet was amazing with my 9 yr old daughter! She was great interacting with and engaging her and my daughter had wonderful things to say. Thank you!"

Lincoln B.

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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
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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Katie K.


Riverton, UT

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 6 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: Travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katie was great watching our kids! She is prompt, communicative, and has so much fun with the kids. They loved her and are already asking when she can come back. Highly recommend!"

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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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Melissa J.


Riverton, UT

$25/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 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.
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...
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Destinee D.


Riverton, UT

$18-20/hr9 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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: Travel, carpooling
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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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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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Josie R.


Midvale, UT

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver, Happily Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Josie. I teach high school Language Arts, and I'm passionate about building connections with children and their families. I have volunteered at various schools in the Salt Lake Valley and have experience working with children from all demographics, including special needs. My qualifications include six years...
Josie can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Josie is very attentive, polite, and thorough. She's helpful and adaptable."

Eric B.

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Belen A.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter!!

4.0

(4)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone, I'm Belen! I'm a originally looking for a live in position. I have years of child care experience, with five of those years being professional care by nannying, teaching preschool, and obtaining my Childhood Development Certificate. I'm very outdoorsy and down to earth and would love to help you tackle anything you...
Belen can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Belen! She's magic! I was so sad we couldn't offer her full time to keep her permanently. She always had a great attitude made sure my children were safe and tackled two kids under two like a champion. Run don't walk if you can't hire this girl. As a bonus she...

Cortney J.

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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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & 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.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Brazilian I have over 16 years experience with children. Experience: newborns to teenagers 2 newborns at the same time Toddlers 4 children at the same time Special needs Down's syndrome Severe allergies Minor Autism Sleep training Encourage crawling, walking, talking, expressing yourself, using the potty. Teach...
Daniele can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning
5.0
"Danny worked for us for 7 months taking care of our infant son. She was an absolute joy to work with. She was always on time, never called in sick and truly cared for our son as her own. She was flexible when needed and always willing to help out with minor...

Kilby M.

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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 is the best. He does so well with my son. He gets on the floor with him. Joins him in his activities. Even takes him to the potty... Then the biggest worry to me is that I typically worry about leaving my son with people because of his tantrums. Kevin is...

Gina B.

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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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.

Violet R.

5.0

Violet was amazing with my 9 yr old daughter! She was great interacting with and engaging her and my daughter had wonderful things to say. Thank you!

- Lincoln B.

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.

Katie K.

5.0

My kids had so much fun with Katie as their babysitter, she was very responsible, punctual and communicative. We will definitely be hiring her again!

- Jessica V.

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.

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Ratings for Riverton, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Riverton, UT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 8 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.