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Find special needs caregivers in Waianae, HI that you’ll love

45 special needs caregivers are listed in Waianae, HI

The average posted rate is $17/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 3 years

Special needs caregivers in Waianae, HI

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Megan M.


Honolulu, HI

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Occasional/Date Night Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Megan. Although I have a full-time job as a therapist I love kids so I am looking to continue babysitting on an occasional basis. I have worked with children as a nurse and mental health therapist along with being a babysitter and nanny since middle school. I have cared for children of all ages both healthy and...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I hired Megan about 5-6 different times to watch my 2 year old daughter while I was visiting my parents in Woodbridge, VA. She was punctual (came early so that I could tell her everything I needed to and actually leave on time!), wonderful with my daughter,...

Sarah S.

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Molly W.


Mililani, HI

$22-24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My husband and I have been on Oahu for 2 years. I love kids and have spent my entire adult life working with kids! I have extensive experience with- -Infants -Toddlers -Preschool -School age -Teenage -Children with special needs -Adults with special needs -Severe food allergies I worked at our children's hospital at home...
Molly can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"Molly is such a gem!! She has such a nurturing/mothering presence. She treats our 3 babies like they're her own and they adore her! She takes our kids to the park, plays with them at home, and is always fully engaged. She's great at communicating and always...

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Shaley K.


Haleiwa, HI

$14-20/hr8 yrs exp

Aunty Shaley

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Shaley, I am active duty in the US Coast Guard and a college student studying neuroscience and physiology. I have experience working with kids for over 7 years in the roles of swim instructor, summer camp counselor, babysitter, community involvement mentor, caregiver. With my calm-natured, loving, and patient heart, I...
Shaley can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"First timer getting a babysitter for our family vacation on another state can be nerve wracking. Shaley from the beginning made me feel at ease, the first time we met her in person I knew right away she was going to be amazing. She overlooked over my 5 kids,...

Olga M.

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Evon F.


Mililani, HI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an experienced Special Needs provider. I am currently on a high school campus and a Registered Behavior Technician. I work with children and young adults who have Autism and other behavioral needs, I have done so for more than 20 years. I am willing to work in the community and in the home.
5.0
"This is the person you want for your child. Evon was contracted through our insurance to provide ABA services to our son for almost 4 years. We struck gold with this woman. My son can be demanding, difficult and over dramatic and Evon rolled with it. She knew...

Ren H.

I have 3 years of experience with infants, toddlers, preteen, and special needs kids. Reliable transportation. I can help with light housekeeping, schoolwork, meal prep, car pooling, etc. I currently work part time at Ulta. id be able to change my availability after December 28th to fit your schedule.
Ciara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I am originally from Minnesota and I moved to Oahu six months ago and have fallen in love with the island. I live in kaaawa now. I'm a nurturing childcare provider with three years of experience caring for children of all ages and with special needs. I'm passionate about supporting families and providing children with a safe,...
Amberlynn can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
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Tanya B.


Pearl City, HI

$15-60/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter, Tutor, Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I studied Elementary education and special education. I have worked with and taught a variety of different age groups from preschool up to 8th grade. I like working with children in Language arts, science, and art among many different subjects.
Tanya can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Serafina A.


Mililani, HI

$19-27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For Week Days And Nights.

Hello, name is Serafina and through my experience I have taken care of my friends kids and family members children. I am very family oriented and make sure every child I look after are fed, cleaned, and comfortable. I have experience's with taking care of special need because I have a nephew with autism who I currently babysit...
Serafina can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Karen M.


Aiea, HI

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time, Experienced Special Needs Family Therapy Caregiver

I am a middle aged woman, a mother and former special needs family care provider. I worked for approx 5 yrs in school settings and in homes with families of special needs children. I am experienced in ABA and life skill training, I am very patient, kind, loving and honest. I have clean criminal background check and I do not...
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Megan M.


Honolulu, HI

$14-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurse

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience working with children of different disability levels. I had a weekly babysitting job with a little girl who had mobility issues for three years and learned during this job how to do limited physical therapy and work with a child with leg braces and hand braces. I have also cared for children...
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Lindsey U.


Honolulu, HI

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm friendly and easy going- enjoy reading, being outdoors, and playing volleyball. Arts and crafts and a good board game is always fun too. My background includes a license as a registered nurse with over 12years in hospitals/clinics/home health. I am able to handle any medical situations that may arise as I am First aid and...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Jill W.


Mililani, HI

$14-29/hr10 yrs exp

Mililani Ohana

Aloha, My name is Jill. I've been a licensed professional on Oahu & lived in the Mililani area for almost 30 years. I'm available weekdays during school hours and Saturday afternoon to Sunday evening. I am open to all types of employment that Care. com offers with the exception of sick symptoms and swimming. My rates are $14-29...
Jill can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Natalie R.


Honolulu, HI

$17-20/hr2 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

I have hands-on experience caring for children as young as 1 week up to 13 years old, including those that have special needs. I have four nieces and two nephews. I worked for home healthcare for a couple of years for Fresh New Start. I am also in the Air National Guard. I am currently attending college for healthcare management...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Susanne D.


Ewa Beach, HI

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

I have 20+ years experience with caregiving. I am passionate about working with the elderly and those with special needs. I also volunteer with hospice as a companion. I have experience with Dementia, Alzheimer's, TBI, Lewy Body Dementia, Parkinson's, special needs, and medical recovery. I am very patience, calm, loving,...
Susanne can also help with: Mobility assistance, specialized care, hospice services, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Sarah B.


Honolulu, HI

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've worked with children that have adhd, autism, Down syndrome, & angel man syndrome. We all matter and deserve to be cared for properly.
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Leigha H.


Ewa Beach, HI

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Volunteer at a school for students with special needs all 4 years of high school. Respite care worker for 4yrs for 9yr old with severe autism and 45yr old woman with multiple disabilities. Special Education bachelors degree from FSU with a 4. 0 GPA. Legal educational advocate for students with special needs in foster care in...
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Chavah I.


Ewa Beach, HI

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter From Seattle Available Now!

Aloha families! My name is Chavah (c is silent) and I just moved to Oahu from Seattle. In Seattle, I taught preschool for over 10 years. In that time I had kids of all different backgrounds come through my class. I am usually the one teacher that will take on all of the children that other teachers have labeled "too difficult"...
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Zoe S.


Mililani, HI

$15-25/hr

Empathetic Helper

I'm just happy to help in any way I can! As someone with ADHD, I can understand that sometimes people with special needs require things to be done differently than normal, and I'm here to figure out any situation.
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Tanya B.


Pearl City, HI

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

I have experience and a degree in working with special needs children. I have some experience with tutoring and teaching as well.
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Maleah B.


Laie, HI

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been a caregiver in special needs for over a year and have been able to provide care to both youth and teens.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Waianae, HI

Megan M.

5.0

Megan currently helps us with our severely handicapped daughter while she searches for a FT RN position. I cannot say enough good things about Megan. She is all we could ever hope for, and more. Although I want her to find her dream RN job, I relish every day she is able to spend with our...

- Jennifer W.

Molly W.

5.0

Molly is such a gem!! She has such a nurturing/mothering presence. She treats our 3 babies like they're her own and they adore her! She takes our kids to the park, plays with them at home, and is always fully engaged. She's great at communicating and always responds right away. We will be leaving...

- Care member

Shaley K.

5.0

Shaley is our fabulous sitter, helping regularly once or twice a week. She connects so well with our active five year old who has autism. After a few sitters from Care.com, we can tell when someone truly cares and appreciates our kiddo. He always looks forward to his time with her and is excited to...

- Care member

Evon F.

5.0

This is the person you want for your child. Evon was contracted through our insurance to provide ABA services to our son for almost 4 years. We struck gold with this woman. My son can be demanding, difficult and over dramatic and Evon rolled with it. She knew exactly when to push, when to ignore,...

- Ren H.

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