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56 special needs caregivers are listed in Shelbyville, KY

The average posted rate is $15/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years

Special needs caregivers in Shelbyville, KY

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Selena S.


Shelbyville, KY

$20-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

4.0

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

As a dedicated childcare provider with 8 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing the growth and development of young minds. My previous babysitting roles allowed me to discover my knack for caring for children, and I'm excited to bring my skills to your family. I consider myself patient, calm, creative, and...
Selena can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She was very understanding about a schedule change. Our child said she had a good day. "

Care member

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Barbara H.


Shelbyville, KY

$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have a great great nephew who is almost 6 and has some speech delay and minor behavior problems. I do watch him full days sometimes once or twice a week when daycare is closed and few hours if needed in afternoon along with his 4-year-old brother who has no problems.
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Susan L.


Shelbyville, KY

$15-23/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have years of experience, both in child care/nannying and teaching. I can help with Behavior - Positive Behavioral Support, Insulin Injections and many other supports for children with special needs.
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Kylie T.


Shelbyville, KY

$10-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

KJ

I also have quite a bit of experience caring for special needs children, from toddlers all the way up to teenagers. I am currently receiving education on this, but I have peer tutored since I was of kindergarten age.
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Alaina R.


Simpsonville, KY

$25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

A little bit about me is that I am a Christian, I love working out, going on walks, spending time with friends and family, and shopping! I have worked with children in many capacities. I have mentored students at an elementary school as a part of my early childhood development classes taken in high school. I have also been a...
Alaina can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Torri T.


Louisville, KY

$23/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm available immediately! I've been an in-home nanny and "mother's helper" for two years with the same family, carin for an infant and now 2. 5-year-old. I have also previously been a nanny, house cleaner and in-home caregiver for the elderly. I've worked with babies and young kids for 5 years, and I also have experience with...
Torri can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I hired Torri to watch my 2y old for about 4 months, she was an amazing responsible caregiver going over and beyond my husband and I expectations. Not only did she watch her she worked with her development throughout the time she was present. "

Care member

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Candy M.


Louisville, KY

$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

CNA For Special Needs Medical & Mental Health

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Vaccinated :) I have been a CNA for over 16 years. I worked at a daytime facility for special needs adults and I have worked with special needs children and adults. I currently work for a Very well respected company on a Crisis Team for Children in Mental Health Crisis. I have experience with Children on the Spectrum...
5.0
"She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day."

Christina B.

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Crystal D.


Taylorsville, KY

$19-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I do cls/respite I also have dsp experience. I have several years working with people whom have disabilities. Caring for special needs. Is my compassion. Located in Shelby county can do surrounding counties
Crystal can also help with: Respite care, personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Extremely dependable. Very caring! Crystal is an amazing caregiver! She watched my special needs adult daughter for many years! We had to part ways because Crystal moved an hour away. Crystal still will call just to talk My daughter! "

Care member

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Mofoluwaso A.


Louisville, KY

$15-24/hr • 8 yrs exp

CHILDCARE.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Mofoluwaso also known as Janet. I'm a nurse/ midwife with an experience of over a decade caring for children at any age you can think of. Caring is my passion. I can care for your newborn, infants, toddlers, school age children and so on. I do special needs care as well. I am a Christian and a mother too. I...
Mofoluwaso can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mofoluwaso was great watching my 10 month old son. She is a very sweet and honest woman and my family is so thankful to have met her!"

Shelbi C.

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Aaliyah S.


Louisville, KY

$20/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Aaliyah and I'm so excited to meet you. I am the youngest of 7, but my mom fostered when I was growing up, so helping families and taking care of kids has become natural to me. I have been babysitting since I was around 14 years old. Most of my experience is with children ranging from 4 weeks-12 years. I have...
Aaliyah can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Aaliyah has been our go to babysitter for 8 years. She has become a part of our family, our kids adore her and she loves and cares for our kids so well."

Robin P.

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Karen H.


Louisville, KY

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant Specializing In Cognitive Disabilities PRN

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I currently work full time with adults with traumatic brain injuries as a Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant in a community based setting. I have worked in this setting for 10 years, and I also have experience working with elders in SNF setting. I am looking to pick up PRN work in evenings or weekends.
5.0
"Karen was very helpful for post operative care assistance I hired her for. She helped with bathing and wound care and was very professional with a great personality. I plan to use her again!"

Trish L.

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Cynthia H.


Pleasureville, KY

$20-44/hr • 10 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Work (Caregiver, Babysitting, Cleaning)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I love doing what I do. I have worked the last 12 years taking care of Adult with Mental Retardation. It's such a rewarding job. A little about myself: I have worked full-time the last 12 years for a group home for adults with mental retardation. I loved my job and the people I took care of. My duties included everything from...
5.0
"I am regaining control over my household clutter and neglect. Cindy came in with a wonderful spirit to help me clean. She started in the kitchen and scrubbed and scrubbed. She's coming back this week to make more progress- in other words, my clutter and grime did...

Marla J.

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Casey R.


Crestwood, KY

$10-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Helper

I have worked with children at home of the innocence in the special needs area as well as volunteering at elementary schools. I have also worked with adult with various abilities and disabilities. My father is an amputee and has many other issues. I have been caring for not only him but his wife as well.
5.0
"Casey is a very caring individual who is very capable as a care-giver."

Alana A.

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Ashley F.


Louisville, KY

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am the oldest in my family and have been taking care of brothers, sisters, and cousins since I was 12. Also, have done a lot of work with special needs kids (my sister is special needs). I work Mon-Fri 8-4:30 as a loan officer with the ability to work from home 2 days per week. I also have 2 dogs at home.
Ashley can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tyquaysha M.


Louisville, KY

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, My name is Ty! I'm 22 years old. I graduated from WKU with a bachelor's in social work. I moved to Louisville a year ago to peruse a career in Child Protective Services work. I am now going to start graduate school at UK to obtain my Master's in Social Work. In the meantime I am hoping to help families out with child...
I am a married mom to three adult children and 2 fur babies. I am retired from the "business" world and would now like to fill my time helping others. I am energetic, compassionate, fun, hard-working and kind. Having raised 3 children, I am familiar with parental expectations, and will commit to care for your children as I would...
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Christina Y.


Louisville, KY

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

DSP/CNA/Home Manager

I'm a CNA that has been working in private home care in the disabled adults community for the last 10 years. I have provided care to those who live with physical, intellectual, developmental, and mental disabilities, and the elderly. I'm experienced in homehealth, which includes personal care, ambulating, transfers, bedside...
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Destiny M.


Louisville, KY

$17-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

SLPA/ Nanny, Special needs caregiver

Hello, I'm Destiny! I am a recent SLP graduate student from Indiana University South Bend. I will be going to school in the spring to become a CCC-SLP. During this time, I wanted a job that I could have simultaneously while earning my masters degree. I have been a member of Care since 2018, and had great reviews (but was logged...
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Olivia G.


Louisville, KY

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

8 years of unpaid volunteer work through Best Buddies and the Special Olympics. 1 year of paid work through the Autism Behavioral Center working 1-1 with 2 clients separately in the home and in the center for peer interaction through structured activities. This work is to collect data while with the client, family, and BCBA or...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Shelbyville, KY

Selena S.

5.0

She was very understanding about a schedule change. Our child said she had a good day.

- Care member

Torri T.

5.0

I hired Torri to watch my 2y old for about 4 months, she was an amazing responsible caregiver going over and beyond my husband and I expectations. Not only did she watch her she worked with her development throughout the time she was present.

- Care member

Candy M.

5.0

She was absolutely the best!!! So caring and kind with my kiddos - I would have her back any day.

- Christina B.

Crystal D.

5.0

Extremely dependable. Very caring! Crystal is an amazing caregiver! She watched my special needs adult daughter for many years! We had to part ways because Crystal moved an hour away. Crystal still will call just to talk My daughter!

- Care member

Mofoluwaso A.

5.0

Mofoluwaso is wonderful with my girls. She has a sweet smile and a warm personality. I'm very happy with the relationship she is building with my girls. She also makes delicious peanut butter cookies!

- Kelley H.

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