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Find special needs caregivers in Shawnee, KS that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Shawnee, KS

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of December 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Shawnee, KS

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Brenda W.


Mission, KS

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Professional RN Who Loves Kids Of All Ages

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am patient and kind and love kids. Cared for adult quadriplegic and head injury patients before entering nursing school.
5.0
"Given my care needs as a young professional with cerebral palsy from birth, I have hired and trained a staff of personal care attendants for nearly 10 years (5-7 individuals per year, sometimes more). I would easily place Brenda in my top 3 hires! In working with...

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Kathryn S.


Kansas City, MO

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Energetic, And Experienced Sitter/daycare Teacher

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a fun, playful sitter who has 10 years of experience babysitting, nannying, as well as working in both an in-home daycare and daycare/preschool facility. Families I've worked with in the past say they appreciate and enjoy my help because I play with and engage their children, rather than only supervise. I graduated...
Kathryn can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She arrived on time. I was also able to talk to her before the scheduled day to get to know each other better. Plus, the kids liked her. "

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Alicia P.


Kansas City, MO

$16-31/hr3 yrs exp

A Little About Me :)

Hi all! I am a current nursing student seeking a caregiving job in the area that can offer a flexible schedule due to my school commitments. I have had previous experience taking care of infants, children, elderly, and individuals with special needs. I would describe myself as responsible, driven, and most importantly reliable....
Alicia can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, transportation & more
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years experience , a daycare for typical and special needs children. They do have a program for special needs adults. I was required to go to trainings regularly. I am CPR certified. I run errands, take my client to appointments, prepare meals, organize medications. I also clean and organize the house. I love to care...
Claire can also help with: Transportation, live-in home care, light cleaning, meal prep
Early childhood, Elementary and special education teacher. I have a lot of great experience working in and out of school settings. I have Nannied for families with multiple children of all ages, as well as single child homes and children with special needs. I am comfortable with pets and helping with house chores. I can do...
Colleen can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Alicia P.


Kansas City, MO

$15-50/hr1 yrs exp

A Little About Me :)

Hi all! I am a current nursing student seeking a caregiving job in the area that can offer a flexible schedule due to my school commitments. I have had previous experience taking care of infants, children, elderly, and individuals with special needs. I would describe myself as responsible, driven, and most importantly reliable....
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Victoria W.


Prairie Village, KS

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

My natural ability to connect with kids both typical and special needs allowed me the opportunity to participate in a high school program called cadet teaching. This peer mentoring program encouraged the growth of social and life skills outside of the classroom. During this time my brother was also diagnosed with Autism, this...
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Halle G.


Lenexa, KS

$16/hr4 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Halle I go to Kansas State University and I am studying to be an Elementary teacher with an emphasis on special education! I have worked with students with special needs the past two summer for the Olathe Public schools. I am also a para in the Manhattan School district. At KSU, I am the philanthropy and...
Halle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Worked with kids ages 0-15 for 6 years professionally in a day care, and preschool setting. Comfortable with all ages, and have some experience with children with special needs. I have been babysitting, and working with kids for 10 years professionally, and personally. I have a graduate degree in social work. I'm 27, and can...
Natalia can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachelle C.


Lenexa, KS

$14-25/hr3 yrs exp

All Around Care Giver

I have an associates degree in accounting and was assistant to the CFO at an engineering firm for 20 years! Then got my CNA and CMA! CPR certification! I have been doing this for four years! On the side I do business office cleaning in the evening and weekends, where I meet which put people whom wanted their homes cleaned for 5...
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Liza D.


Kansas City, MO

$18-42/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Art Teacher With 15+ Years Of Child Care Expirience

I am a certified k-12 art teacher with extensive experience with child care. I have babysat/nannied for children ranging from newborns to early high school. As a certified teacher, I am equipped to assist with homework and studying, as well. I have experience with distance/virtual learning as a teacher and on the student side. I...
Liza can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
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Robert F.


Lenexa, KS

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Care Provider

I am an exceptional caregiver and have found a love of working with the IDD community. I have had the pleasure of working with adults with IDD among other disabilities including but not limited to: diabetes, epilepsy, dementia, lung issues, heart issues, OCD, cerebral palsy, and so on. I have won numerous awards for the...

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have been working with children since I was 15, and most recently, I provided in-home care for 5-year-old twin girls, 8-4 Monday-Friday for over a year, and their 7-year-old brother during his school breaks. I had spent two years before this job working in various coffee shops around the Kansas City area but found...
Beth can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
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Leah C.


Kansas City, MO

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Leah. I Am A Special Education Teacher. I Am Patient, Kind And Great Listener!

I love working with kids because it is a great joy to watch kids learn new things and it is so much fun to create fun activities and have them participate! I am very patient with kids with special needs and throughly enjoy helping them be involved in activities! I'm looking for a job that I can work with babies, toddlers and...
Leah can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Ashley H.


Overland Park, KS

$8-50/hr6 yrs exp

About Me

I'd describe my personality as passionate, funny, and kind! I like caring for people with special needs because I like making sure everyone is included in everything. It brings me so much joy when kids are able to smile, laugh, play games and just have a good time. I started caring for people with special needs when I was in...
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Hannah M.


Kansas City, MO

$18/hr3 yrs exp

I've Worked With Kids Since I Was 11 Years Old, Raised Two, But Started Nannying Paid At Age 18.

I'm looking for a job that feels like I'm part of the family. Kids grow fast and I love to support families with what they need as that happens! Steady schedule, date nights or the occasional weekend is perfect for me! Im very punctual, never late, and don't mind the occasional emergency call to watch the little ones. I have...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
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Rolanda B.


Kansas City, MO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experience Baby Sitter with Special Needs Children

I have worked as a special education teacher for 5 years, I worked as a social worker with special needs children for 5 years. I adopted a special needs child, he is now 19 years old and on his own.
Positive cheerful disability support worker with over 20 years experience, excellent communication skills, reliable , well organized, puntical , a team player who is also able to work on own initiative , experience working with kids and adults with disabilities, Comfortable working in one to one situations with people of...
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Monica H.


Mission, KS

$10-15/hr

Experienced Special Needs Nanny Seeking Part-Time Summer Job

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My little brother is diagnosed with autism and I've had to help my mother care for him my entire life. I have a very patient and loving heart towards my brother and any other child who has special needs. I care for my brother so much, he is my inspiration and source of comfort. Every thing I do in life, I do for him.
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Kayla K.


Mission, KS

$10-20/hr2 yrs exp

Experienced Worker and Available to Work Baby-Sitting Jobs or Nanny During This Summer!

I have four years of experience in my high school, where I took peer tutoring class. Additionally, I have worked with two families through Helpers Inc. "Helpers Inc. is an innovative and creative solution for families in need of in-home supportive care and child care services for their family member with developmental...

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