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60 special needs caregivers are listed in South Jordan, UT
The average posted rate is $16/hr as of January 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in South Jordan, UT
Sadie L.
South Jordan, UT
$20-50/hr • 4 yrs exp
1.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I have been taking care of special needs people for about 4 years now. I love them and understand that even though they might not physically or emotionally be able to express certain things, they still have every right to be taken care of and treated right. I love being able to connect with those of special needs and love...
Boston B.
South Jordan, UT
$18-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
Hello! My name is Boston, I'm 19 years old and absolutely love working with kids. I have about three years of paid babysitting experience as well as experience with children of all ages. I am also a special needs unified partner and peer tutor. I am more than happy to do light house keeping, errands, cooking, laundry, etc. I...
Boston can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Sadie and I'm 21! I am the oldest daughter to a family of 7, and a large extended family as well. I've played sports and the piano my whole life, and have always loved spending as much time as I can outside. I have my own animals, so pets aren't a problem for me at all! I have a very outgoing personality, and I...
5.0
(6)
Hi I'm Lauren. I have over 20 compassionate years of helping people. I'm a certified home health Aide. I do medication management. I do hospice care, specialize with Alzheimer's and dementia. I also am experienced in working with special needs adults and children. I have some medical background and have a-lot of knowledge of...
Lauren can also help with: Home modification, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:
CPR
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Lauren helped with my mom when she had Alzheimer's. She's very pleasant to be around, a cheerful Disposition. She was always ontime, helped with any medical needs. My mom was very fond of her.
"
Care member
Kristen L.
Salt Lake City, UT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Throughout high school and college, I have worked with many families and children of all ages, including children with special needs. I have also worked in the mental health field with children who have behavioral issues. I moved to Salt Lake City in the summer of 2017 and worked in child welfare. I currently work at a local...
Kristen can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!"
Jason S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with all ages along with varying degrees of needs. I currently work with kids with adhd/autism and other brain related challenges. I have worked in special ed before and I feel comfortable working and being around anyone who needs extra help physically or mentally. I love connecting with people and serving. I am...
5.0
"Kalysa babysat our newborn for a couple of months. She is the perfect caregiver anyone would ask for and we loved having her. She quickly understood my son's schedule, routines and also helped us with household chores. I loved how gentle and loving she was with my...
Dilip H.
4.5
(4)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a 24-year-old momma to a beautiful and brilliant 4-year-old boy with autism and special needs, together we have faced many challenges, and he has helped me learn how to care for babies of all types of abilities and understand different ways of thinking and seeing the world.
I have years of experience working both directly...
Taysha can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taysha is absolutely amazing to work with. Our boys loved having her here. My oldest son asked when Taysha was coming back the following day. My husband and I will 100% hire Taysha again. Taysha had both boys in bed at their normal bed times (which is very hard...
Laura H.
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping & 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.
Emily W.
Draper, UT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am currently only looking for one time jobs.
I have 8 years of professional child care experience which includes a day care, preschool, and private nanny jobs. I have cared for kids of all ages including newborns, twins, and special needs children. I love watching kids develop new skills and grow as little beings. I am more...
Emily can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Emily was the best nanny in the world to our three boys. She spent so much time investing in our children's education and happiness. She had to relocate a few months ago, and there has not been a day that goes by where one of our boys doesn't ask for her. She was...
Sierra H.
4.9
(9)
Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kristin
I'm an energetic and fun-loving caregiver and have a genuine affection for children. I am looking for either a full or part time nanny position.
I have a lot of childcare experience, great reviews on care. com and can provide letters of reference. I have been a live-in nanny in New York and recently...
Kristin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Kristin cares for our children for 3 days while we were in town for a business trip. She cared for them well and took them out and took initiative to meet their needs as needed. She was gentle and caring and our girls enjoyed being with her :)"
Laura H.
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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Taylor is very dependable and punctual and easy to work with. She will go the extra mile too."
Lori K.
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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
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
(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.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I started babysitting as a young teen and then I worked as a care giver in a home daycare between the ages of 16-18. From 2001 I worked for 5 years in 2 day care centers in the infant room. I really enjoy working with the babies and feel very comfortable with them. People always ask me how to help calm and take care of infants...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I hired Kathy when my baby was 3 month old. Now she is 13 months. Kathy did a fantastic job as a nanny. She is punctual, reliable and very good at getting baby down for naps and feeding (I have a tough little one who refuses to sleep). She is more than a nanny. I...
Sophia F.
Franell N.
Riverton, UT
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Julie N.
Salt Lake City, UT
$24-50/hr • 9 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: Hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Gabby T.
Sandy, UT
$10-15/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!! I'd love to help!
I grew up as one of 7, and have always enjoyed being around lots of kids! I have 2 sisters with special needs that have also had many medical issues, and am used to being aware and taking care of special needs.
I love being with people and being active!! I'd like to consider myself as outgoing,...
Gabby can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Hello, I am an Occupational Therapist full time with adults but I have many years of experience working with children. I miss working with children and am looking to pick up a few more hours of work a week. My experience with children has been; a teacher's aid in special needs classrooms, a deaf education teacher in the Peace...
Jocelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
Aleisha M.
Herriman, UT
$17-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
I work full time as a behavioral Interventionist within the schools. I have spent most of my career working with special needs students and absolutely love what I do.
Makhail T.
Salt Lake City, UT
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
I was a BT at Autism Solutions and have experience doing ABA therapy with children on the spectrum!
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in South Jordan, UT
Lauren H.
5.0
Lauren has a heart of gold and really loves working with Seniors. I've know Lauren now for at least 20 years and there are so many things to admire about her and one of them is her unbelievable patience and genuine love for all those people she works for. She truly is an amazing person and I mean...
- vicki G.
Kristen L.
5.0
Kristen is amazing! My kids adore her!
- Jason S.
Kalysa G.
5.0
Kalysa babysat our newborn for a couple of months. She is the perfect caregiver anyone would ask for and we loved having her. She quickly understood my son's schedule, routines and also helped us with household chores. I loved how gentle and loving she was with my son! Highly dependable and I...
- Dilip H.
Taysha H.
5.0
Taysha has been watching my two girls since they were babies, she is patient, loving, fun, dependable, and I couldn't ask for anyone better to watch my children! I would definitely recommend her to anyone!
- Kimberly Y.
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.
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