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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

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Sakai C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$22-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Engaging Nanny

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Hello! My name is Sakai. Throughout high school, I had the privilege of nannying/house managing for a wonderful family for three years. This family was involved in fostering children and required additional assistance. I cared for four children ranging in age from three months to 13 years old. Whilst attending college, I have...
Sakai can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi, I'm Olivia! I have 5+ years of experience in childcare and in elementary classrooms. I am CPR and First Aid certified and I have experience caring for infants, toddlers, special needs children and early elementary aged kiddos too.
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Olivia C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15-24/hr6 yrs exp

Involved Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm an enthusiastic and dedicated babysitter with over 4 years of experience in child care. My journey in babysitting has been enriching, especially with my extensive experience in caring for children with special needs. This unique opportunity has allowed me to develop patience, understanding, and skills that are...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Julie N.


Salt Lake City, UT

$24-50/hr9 yrs exp

Silver Sneakers Senior Fitness Instructor, Mom And Lover Of Care Taking:)

I love Seniors! I teach senior fitness and chair yoga for 8 years now- and I love it! I substitute at Canyons School District and love working in the Special Needs classes. I work with Adults with special needs and have flexibility in my schedule to care for my children and help care for some dear seniors. My compassionate heart...
Julie can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, meal prep & more
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Selu T.


Salt Lake City, UT

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

I am 38 years old with a heart of gold for elderly people. I have worked in this field of caregiver for decades and it was my very first job after high school and since then I am very passionate for working with elderly and have the up most respect and love for them as I learn life lesson from. I've lived with elderly people all...
Selu can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Ashley S.


Salt Lake City, UT

$15-32/hr10 yrs exp

Ashley's Bio

Ashley (myself) is a compassionate and experienced caregiver with a passion for providing exceptional support to individuals of all ages. With a strong background in childcare, senior care, and special needs care, Ashley possesses a unique understanding of the importance of empathy, patience, and trust. Dedicated to creating a...
Ashley can also help with: Errands, meal prep, mobility assistance, personal care, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Matti G.


Salt Lake City, UT

$10-15/hr

Friendly, Responsible Individual With A Big Heart

My experience has primarily been working with children and teenagers, some with special needs. I have always wanted to expand my care experience into senior care. I believe everyone deserves care and companionship of high quality
Matti can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, mobility assistance, companionship, personal care, respite care & more
Hi! I'm 22 college student. I'm majoring in dentistry. I had 3 years paid experience working with senior housing and 6 years in total of paid experience working with infants up to toddlers and school graders and special needs children. I am able to physically handle the work load and I also have a caring bedside manner and good...
Noor can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, respite care, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

Emily L.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-23/hr4 yrs exp

Full Time Nanny, Extra Focus On Special Needs

4.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have four years of professional experience working with kids. I spent time working with autism as an ABA Therapist (ages 2-17). While my experience is primarily with these ages, I have done a few nannying jobs with children 0-2. I also have a couple years of experience working as a substitute teacher. Before working with kids...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"I appreciated Emily's quick response time when I reached out for help over the holiday break. She communicates clearly in writing and in person. Each time I interacted with her, I got a vibe of positive and calm which is what I enjoyed about her character."

Marian K.

Chelsea R.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have had many years of being involved with children of all ages, including children with special needs; from working with them in school settings, to having them as friends, being a private caregiver, and raising my son with special needs. I have worked with atypical children, as well as with children with variable needs such...
Chelsea can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Chelsea did a great job, worked one full day for me. My son took right to her. She was on time and a relaxing presence in the house. Very good handling my son when he got cranky, and she even got him to nap which he doesn't do for everyone! Our schedules didn't...

Amber G.

Chelsea R.


Salt Lake City, UT

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have had many years of being involved with special needs; from working with them in school settings, to having them as friends, being a private caregiver, and raising my son with special needs. I have worked with special needs kids with variable needs, such as cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Autism, seizure disorders, and many...

Westley C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$18-26/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced And Patient Special Needs Caregiver

Greetings! I have a lot of experience in childcare for how young I am. I have worked in ABA services, working with children and teens with Autism, ADHD, and also mental illness. I am now a CASA volunteer because I worked with many children who were being abused due to their vulnerabilities as disabled children, so I now speak on...

Lisa D.


Salt Lake City, UT

$13-18/hr7 yrs exp

CNA/adventure Crafty Mom

I like to think of myself as a compassionate, empathetic person. I love caring for others and take pride in my work. I've been a CNA for 7 years working in a variety of settings. I've been a massage therapist for 10 years and have recently finished Basic EMT School.
I am very soft yet firm and diligent type of person. I pay attention to details and a good listener. I am very responsible and compassionate person and always willing to assist and help
I am a 23-year-old female professional, currently married, with a background in culinary arts, and holding a high school diploma. I have accumulated one year of experience working with young adults with special needs and an additional year in a daycare setting.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've been nannying for two years. Currently I've been working with one family for over a year. They have an 18-month-old that I adore. I have experience tending to fussy 4-month-olds, to sassy 12-year-olds. I am also experienced with special needs kids. I'm prepared with my own transportation and I am CPR/AED/First Aid...
Selah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Selah has been absolutely incredible. She started with us when our son was 5 months old. She is terrific with him and is extremely reliable. She is an excellent communicator, always on time and extremely trustworthy. Selah has been an amazing addition to our...

Otto S.

Sophie R.


Salt Lake City, UT

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Sophie's Profile

I am Sophie, 25, I drive a Honda Civic. An animal lover and seamstress. Graduated Palisades/Topanga Academy & have experience caring for all ages. I nannied for a high-profile family in Brentwood, CA, for a 6yo with ASD. My mom and I taught a special needs dance class in UT for 2 years. I volunteered in retirement homes & spent...
Sophie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Megan F.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

As a caregiver with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My journey into childcare began with fulfilling babysitting roles, which solidified my desire to positively impact young lives. Patience and a calm demeanor define my approach, while my friendly nature helps me connect...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Westley C.


Salt Lake City, UT

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Toddler Sitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! While I have the most experience with two and3-year-olds, I've worked with children of all ages. Since I was a twos and threes teacher for several years, I love to sing and play guitar, I know lots of fun games, and I'm a master at redirection. I have also led a special needs classroom for teens, and I am now a CASA...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Salt Lake City, UT

Emily L.

4.0

I appreciated Emily's quick response time when I reached out for help over the holiday break. She communicates clearly in writing and in person. Each time I interacted with her, I got a vibe of positive and calm which is what I enjoyed about her character.

- Marian K.

Chelsea R.

5.0

Chelsea did a great job, worked one full day for me. My son took right to her. She was on time and a relaxing presence in the house. Very good handling my son when he got cranky, and she even got him to nap which he doesn't do for everyone! Our schedules didn't completely match otherwise would have...

- Amber G.

Selah B.

5.0

Selah has been absolutely incredible. She started with us when our son was 5 months old. She is terrific with him and is extremely reliable. She is an excellent communicator, always on time and extremely trustworthy. Selah has been an amazing addition to our household!

- Otto S.

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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.