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158 special needs caregivers are listed in Salt Lake City, UT
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm currently in a career transitional phase. I was a certified teacher for children with special needs and am returning to school for my master's in special and elementary education. As a teacher, I understand how difficult it is for parents of special needs children to place their child into someone else's care, but I assure...
5.0
"Having Camilla run my childcare and preschool was one of the best things I ever did, she is loving, kind, patient, and one of the best things that ever happened to us. Anyone that has the pleasure of having Camilla work with their kiddos is one of the best things...
Cindy S.
5.0
(1)
After nearly five years in Talent Acquisition/HR, I have decided to move on. I am currently employed as the Office Manager on a part-time basis at a small environmental advocacy nonprofit. I have taught in public and private schools in NY, UT and the Middle East. My most recent experience working with children has been as a...
Jonathan F.
Salt Lake City, UT
$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been a caretaker since 2015, working with individuals with special needs. From 2012 to 2019, I also worked as a paraprofessional , supporting students during the school year while caretaking during the summers. Working with special needs has always been my passion., After 2019, I transitioned to full-time caregiving, a...
5.0
"Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only reinforced that. He truly takes the time to know and understand each child as an individual."
Laura H.
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I started volunteering at a school for students with severe disabilities when I was 14 and fell in love. I have been teaching students with disabilities for over 19 years. I am highly qualified in ESL, middle school math, elementary content, and special education. I have earned my Bachelors and Master of Education.
I love...
Kaitlyn F.
Salt Lake City, UT
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello!
I'm Kaitlyn, a special education teacher from KS! I now teach in North Salt Lake at an Autism Charter school! I have experience with diverse learning needs and learning disabilities including Developmental Delay, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disorders, Intellectual Disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome, and Other...
5.0
"Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!"
Eileen S.
Rebecca S.
Salt Lake City, UT
$14-19/hr
5.0
(1)
I have worked very closely with individuals on the spectrum, it has truly been an honor. I've worked with both adults and children.
Moeata S.
Salt Lake City, UT
$14-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I had experience of over 10 yrs taking care elderly patients addition to that all that I mark for my experience.. I treat them with love and care I have experience with elderly care with Alzheimer's and anxiety and depression and many more
5.0
"Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her. Moeata changed her diapers daily, bathed her and cooked and fed her which is no easy task especially because my...
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello all! I'm a fulltime student, married, and need a part time. I have experience in daycares, schools, the medical field, and in-home nannying/caregiving. My last gig was as a Behavior Technician at a charter school and I'm educated in ABA therapy. I believe that children are inherently good and learn by being taught. Single...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Alair and I'm an 19-year-old student at the University of Utah working on completing my Bachelors Degree. I have an Associates from Weber State and went to a STEM high school. My hobbies include yoga, paddleboarding, and cross stitching. I also speak some French! I have 5 years of childcare experience. This...
Alair can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(1)
Hi families! I'm Molly and I'm 27. I've been nannying for 9+ years and have experience working with a wide range of ages from newborn to teens including special needs children and families in the medical profession that need the best.
I am currently in the Mountain Brook and greater Birmingham area of Alabama but had previously...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Molly was so great with my three kids! She made healthy meals, picked up groceries, did cleaning around the house. She also was so good at tutoring and taking care of my newborn. I wish we didn't have to move out of state, she was the most dependable nanny we've...
Allison S.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I love kids, and I have 6 years of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I've experienced working with twins and multiple kids at once that are close in age. I've worked with families, daycares and school volunteering....
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Tierney K.
Salt Lake City, UT
$14/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
About me: Hi, I'm Tierney. I am looking to work as a date night babysitter and hoping I'm the right fit for your family's childcare needs. I'm an active person and babysitter. I love to go to the park, ride bikes, and explore the outdoors. I am back in school (online) completing prerequisite courses for a masters degree which...
Tierney can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Tierney is a wonderful caregiver and I would strongly recommend her to anyone looking for a great quality babysitter. She worked with all of our kids (ages from 11 down to 3) and even watched them overnight on a few occasions."
Shawn B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
" Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. "Albert Einstein."
I'm Rachel, I love this quote by Albert Einstein, and as a teacher I want to be able to recognize when a student is a fish and not judge them as a monkey. I completed my...
Rachel can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Rachel for almost 2 years. She is a very caring and hard working person. She is very dedicated to her work. She is dependable and trustworthy. Rachel is always willing to go the extra mile to get things done."
Cori H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Consuelo. I am a student at the UofU in Anthropology. I am also a dog groomer :).
I've been taking care of kids since I reached adolescence. I continued that path until today, expanding my knowledge and experience. I've worked with children of all ages, from newborns to preadolescent! I know how to handle any...
Consuelo can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She is a very motivated person, with a very positive personality, helpful and very dependable. My kids loved being around her"
Claudia S.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm Kaitlyn and I'm a special education teacher! I've been babysitting since I was 13 years old and enjoy spending my time helping out families! I am very organized, punctual, and responsible. I have experience working with all ages, both those with and without special needs! I'm very passionate about my job as a special...
Kaitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She does an amazing job watching out children, you could not find a better person!"
Michella K.
Geovana F.
Salt Lake City, UT
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
Lovely Babysitter For You Children! I Will Do My Best To Help You
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Energetic and compassionate babysitter with 3+ years of experience in providing exceptional care to children of various ages. Skilled in creating engaging activities, and ensuring safety. I have CPR certificate
I'd describe my personality as creative, gentle and funny
I like working with kids because they teach me a lot...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Super sweet and both the kids loved her! "
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Taylor T.
Salt Lake City, UT
$21/hr • 6 yrs exp
Fun Sitter, Parent Helper, Great Cleaner, Helps With School!
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I am 23 years old and have babysat, been a caregiver, and a nanny off and on for the last 6 years. I grew up taking care of my 5 younger siblings and then was a nanny for younger children. I then moved onto caregiving with DD clients. I am great with house-work, have a college degree so can help with younger kids and...
Taylor can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Taylor is very responsible. We feel very safe when she looks after our baby. She is punctual, dependable and a quick learner."
Anushka D.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 24 families in your neighborhood
Hi - I am Shelley! I am available for occasional babysitting during the evenings or on weekends. Unfortunately, I am normally not available during the day as I work full time.
Do you need a sitter for a date night, wedding, or ski outing? I would love to help. Here's a little about my background.
I started babysitting when I...
Shelley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Shelley is the best! She has been our housekeeper for around 8 months now and has been a complete life saver. She does a thorough job, is always on time, and is very easy to be around! My whole family loves Shelley"
Taylor K.
5.0
(1)
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, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salt Lake City, UT
Camilla P.
5.0
Having Camilla run my childcare and preschool was one of the best things I ever did, she is loving, kind, patient, and one of the best things that ever happened to us. Anyone that has the pleasure of having Camilla work with their kiddos is one of the best things you could ever do.
- Cindy S.
Jonathan F.
5.0
Jonathan has a natural ability to care for children. His extensive time working in the Salt Lake School district in a special needs classroom has only reinforced that. He truly takes the time to know and understand each child as an individual.
- Laura H.
Kevin D.
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.
Kaitlyn F.
5.0
Kaitlyn is a very caring individual. She focuses on each child. She is a wonderful person!
- Eileen S.
Moeata S.
5.0
Moeata worked for my grandma who had dimentia for about 3 years until she passed. My grandma loved moeata and was able to get the best care from her. Moeata changed her diapers daily, bathed her and cooked and fed her which is no easy task especially because my grandma was a very picky woman. I...
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Ratings for Salt Lake City, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Salt Lake City, UT are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 80 reviews of the 158 listed special needs caregivers.