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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Jordan, UT
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in West Jordan, UT
Hailey S.
West Jordan, UT
$22-30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Hailey! I'm a 22-year-old who lives in Salt Lake County. I have always enjoyed working with children and babysat all through high school. Shortly after graduating high school I became a nanny and completely fell in love with the profession! I have experience working with kids of all ages. I also have experience...
Hailey can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hailey is a gentle and soft spoken young woman who has taken care of my soon to be 4 year old granddaughter since she was 6 months old. I have also witnessed her involvement in the care taking of a rambunctious toddler since he was an infant. Hailey has a generous...
Lisa K.
5.0
(2)
I have a bachelors degree in psychology, with specialization in human development & multicultural psychology. I have experience babysitting newborns - teenagers since the age of 12, at which time I underwent training programs. I've also taught dance classes for years to kids ages 4-18years old, and integrated special needs...
Marissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Marissa is an extremely focused individual with impeccable integrity. Her focus is outward, not inward. Her attention will be on the people under her care. She is kind, loving and very creative. Marissa brings out the best in everyone."
Kathleen B.
5.0
(1)
I have spent years working with children as a para professional, specifically focused on children with special needs. I have 10 nieces and nephews ranging from ages 2 months- 12 years and they are my best friends!
Kristina can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children. She is honest , hard working and dependable . "
Leah M.
4.6
(7)
Hired by 16 families in your neighborhood
I'm Mariah! I'm 21 years old and currently have two little ones of my own. I enjoy caring for children and seeing them grow! I have 5 years of experience in caring for children. I currently live in the Salt Lake valley. Some of my work history includes caring for children newborn up to 10 years of age, also children with special...
Mariah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Mariah is amazing with my little one! She is an excellent communicator and is constantly sending me updates. And if I text her I hear back within 20 minutes. She is so sweet and has a very calming manner about her. I'm so glad we found her and hope she will be...
Ellie S.
Jada B.
West Jordan, UT
$15-20/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have many year of experience babysitting all ages. I am comfortable with all ages. I love kids so much I'm studying childhood development in college! I am very flexible and have a car if needed. I do behavioral therapy with kids who have special needs and have been doing this for the past 4 years!
Jada can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home."
Jennette B.
Brenda Q.
West Jordan, UT
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi families, I have 5 year of experience take care children. Now I'm working with a cute little boy with special needs. I worked 5 months in a daycare with the preschool class, I can help with Swimming Supervision, walks, visits to the aquarium/zoo, outdoor activities, also indoor activities such as crafts, dances, games. I am...
Brenda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Brenda has become our go-to sitter. She is so flexible, great with our son, and patient - even with 3 kids causing mayhem around the house! Highly recommend!"
Kimberly T.
As an in-home CNA, I have worked with many children and adults with special needs and disabilities including but not limited to autism spectrum disorder, Hemispheres, quadriplegia, traumatic brain injuries, and muscular dystrophy, and visual impairments.
Jada B.
West Jordan, UT
$16-19/hr • 5 yrs exp
I've been working with kids with special needs for many years! Right now I work at an autism center as a registered behavior technician. I love working with kids. I am very flexible and also have a car if needed!
Mariah S.
West Jordan, UT
$15-20/hr • 7 yrs exp
My experience in caring for special needs children started at the age of 10 years old where I had to care for my brother who has autism adhd and is epileptic. I since then have had the opportunity of caring for multiple other children with special needs and have developed a sincere love in taking care of these children and their...
Marie U.
West Jordan, UT
$25-49/hr • 5 yrs exp
I am direct support professional (DSP) in CTA community support I have been working there 5years for autistic people. I gained experience working for children mental illness , autistic, dawn syndrome and developent delays in 3yeras ago when I worked at Elizabeth academy school . I am best caregiver with love , compassion and...
Mataya C.
West Jordan, UT
$12-17/hr • 2 yrs exp
I have been working with people with special needs, ages ranging from 5-30, since I was 13 years old! I started by volunteering every summer at Kauri Sue Hamilton School. I also have nannied twins for two years and nannied another little girl for a few months until they no longer needed me! I have a 1-year-old and have not been...
I'd describe my personality as understanding, kind, nurturing.
I like caring for people with special needs because it helps me learn tremendously about emotions and how to carefully acknowledge that with love and calmness. Being in that state of patience and care is something very important to me because I believe that everyone...
Tessah B.
West Jordan, UT
$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
Hi There! I'm Tessah! I worked as a Direct Service Provider for almost 2 years before I had to move out of state. I am patient, assertive, and kind. I have a list of references if needed for my ability to care for your person with disabilities.
I have about a decade of experience working with people with disabilities including autism, Down syndrome, and dementia. I have multiple certifications, including CPR and First Aid certifications and a DSPD Respite Worker certification, which have improved my capabilities in caring for people with disabilities. I have been...
My love for caring with those with special needs started around 4 years ago when I entered high school. In my school's severe special education class I served as a peer tutor and was part of a club dedicated to helping those with special needs have the best high school experience possible. I did this for all of my high school...
Amy S.
West Jordan, UT
$14-19/hr
I don't have much experience special needs but totally willing to learn. I had a brother that had Asperger's & suffered from social phobia & a heart condition. I have a special needs sister who is blind & very developmental delayed. If you have access pls read my bio in child care to find out more.
I have worked with adults and children with disabilities since 2010. I currently work in a public charter school as a middle school functional skills teacher as I pursue my degree in Special Education.. I have several years experience with private respite care serving in home and the community.
Anastasiia Y.
West Jordan, UT
$20-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
Hi! My Name Is Anastasiia And I'm From Ukraine. I'm 24 Years Old.
Hi. My name is Anastasiia and I am currently working in a school with special needs children. I like it very much. I am from Ukraine and moved here recently. My cousin from Ukraine has autism and I have a little experience with children and now also with adult children who have special needs.
Stephanie H.
West Jordan, UT
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
I have been in the childcare/preschool for 10 years, .
I spent 10 years in the childcare/preschool profession, dividing those years half and half as either a preschool teacher or an assistant director/director of a preschool and daycare facility. I have worked with children of various age groups: from infants to pre-teens. I...
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Annabeth. I am a 24-year-old college student studying Psychology (specifically Behavior Analysis) and have been working in childcare since I was 12 years old! Some of my favorite jobs have included being a special needs aide for children with autism, down syndrome, and other developmental delays. I loved my...
Annabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Jordan, UT
Hailey S.
5.0
Hailey was wonderful! Not only did she take care of our twins, she did the dishes! Not once did I ask prompt her or hint to it. She showed up on time and was very polite and respectable! I would hire her again in a heartbeat! Thank you Hailey!
- Jeff A.
Marissa J.
5.0
Marissa is an extremely focused individual with impeccable integrity. Her focus is outward, not inward. Her attention will be on the people under her care. She is kind, loving and very creative. Marissa brings out the best in everyone.
- Kathleen B.
Kristina M.
5.0
Kristina is wonderful with children . She is caring , compassionate, patient and best of all - so fun! My children absolutely adore her. She is one of the few people I completely trust to care for my children. She is honest , hard working and dependable .
- Leah M.
Mariah S.
5.0
Mariah is great! She was able to take our daughter quickly and with short notice. She does care from her home which was clean and had safe spaces for play time. She also provided meals and was very flexible with our weird hours needed. She has three boys that are adorable and played with our...
- Iris A.
Jada B.
5.0
Jada is simply wonderful! My kids adore her! She's always right on time, super friendly, easy to work with, and all is well when we return home.
- Jennette B.
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Ratings for West Jordan, UT special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.8 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in West Jordan, UT are rated 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 16 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.