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Find special needs caregivers in West Jordan, UT that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Jordan, UT

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in West Jordan, UT

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Violet R.


Riverton, UT

$20/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Violet. I'm happy you came across my page. I love kids! I have over 20 years of experience caring for children. I grew up in a large family - so I was always around children. I also worked as a substitute preschool teacher. I can do fun activities with them, help with homework, as well as tidying up. Pick ups and...
Violet can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Violet was amazing with my 9 yr old daughter! She was great interacting with and engaging her and my daughter had wonderful things to say. Thank you!"

Lincoln B.

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Giovana M.


West Valley City, UT

$16-20/hr12 yrs exp

Professional Nanny For Your Children

I've been caring for kids since I was 16, and there's no better job. My passion is fostering their growth and development, and I'm excited about having a positive impact on their lives. I have 13 years of experience caring for children of all ages, from infants to preteens. With my First Aid Training and CPR Training, you can...
Giovana can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Giovana is an incredible nanny and lovely person. She cared for my special needs infant and didn't blink at the many extra tasks that were required, even when the needs changed and grew. She is hard-working, patient, kind, and responsible whether in my home or...

Amy R.

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Danika J.


Riverton, UT

$15-18/hr4 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & 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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years experience as a special education para professional. During this time I helped students with educational goals. I have worked with special needs students ages 3-18. I would be happy to work on skills, feed and be a companion to those in need! Please reach out.
5.0
"Love Victoria! She's cheerful & happy to do things how I prefer. She's thorough and pays attention to detail. I appreciate her!"

Valerie G.

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Katie K.


Riverton, UT

$15/hr8 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I'd love to laugh and play, do some housework, or help with homework! I'm bubbly, kind, patient, and love pets. I started working with kids when I was a kid myself! I am the oldest child of 8, so I cared for my siblings while my parents both worked full time. I took childcare classes, worked in a daycare, was a full time...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Katie was great watching our kids! She is prompt, communicative, and has so much fun with the kids. They loved her and are already asking when she can come back. Highly recommend!"

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Ashton F.


Herriman, UT

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Love People

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Ashton Just to tell you a little bit about myself, I am 33 years old, I love being out doors, going on adventures and animals. I love sports and played soccer most my life, I love ALL things creative, and enjoy creating scavenger hunts for the kids that I watch. One of my favorite things about children is watching...
Ashton can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ashton worked for us for about a year. She picked up our kids from daycare, brought them home or took them to the park, then prepared dinner for the family before we got home. She was amazing! Our budget changed and we couldn't afford an afternoon nanny/cook any...

Jason L.

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Kristin M.


Salt Lake City, UT

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 11 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: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristin is absolutely wonderful. Took such great care of our two kiddos (9 months and 11 months) and made us feel totally at ease from the moment we met her. She is lovely to work with and has such a heart for kids. Can’t recommend more!"

Care member

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Adrienne F.


West Valley City, UT

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

Dedicated Child Care Professional

I like caring for people with special needs because I love being a part of their progress and love offering stable support for their families. I'm looking for a job that provides stability. I started caring for people with special needs when my own special needs children grew up and no longer needed my support. In my spare...
Adrienne can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Samantha C.


Sandy, UT

$14-19/hr3 yrs exp

I Am Such A Fun Babysitter & Love To Make Kids Smile

Hello my name is Samantha! I have 3+ years of experience. I worked at a preschool for kids with special needs for 3 years and I still substitute there weekly because I loved it so much. I have a lot of babysitting experience with all different ages! I would love to help with cleaning and of course playing with your child & I...
Samantha can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Paris S.


Draper, UT

$15/hr6 yrs exp

I am very kind and love people, I am looking for a full time position while I am in school. There are multiple things I would love to do while earning my occupational therapy degree. Working with elderly people, young children, and special needs. I also love animals so if you have pets that's a plus! :)
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

With 7+ years of hands-on experience, I provide nurturing, dependable childcare that gives parents peace of mind. I specialize in early childhood development, behavioral support, and special needs care, ensuring every child feels safe, supported, and encouraged to grow. Experienced in: Infant & toddler care, sensory play,...
Cristina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Mckenna C.


Midvale, UT

$21-25/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Experienced Nanny With Special Needs Experience!

Hello! I am an experienced, fun, and energetic girl who loves kids! I have watched children ages infant-teenagers and love every age! I am a registered behavior technician I also have a Certified Nursing Assistant license which means I am medically and professionally trained. I am looking for a part-time, recurring or sporadic...
Mckenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Brenda P.


Draper, UT

$25/hr10 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing children's growth and development. With over eight years of experience, I've had the privilege of positively impacting the lives of numerous children. My patient and calm nature, coupled with my creativity and imagination, allows me to connect with children on a deeper level. I...
Brenda can also help with: Meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Ana D.


Draper, UT

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Best Sitter :)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Ana, I am 48 years old. I have 5 kids & 5 grandkids, they are my world! I love Children because they are so pure & fun! My favorite season is summer because of the fun activities a can do with the kids outside. I was a teacher in Brazil, and I can teach Portuguese if desired. I am very great with children, & a loving...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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Gabby T.


Sandy, UT

$10-15/hr6 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, meal prep, travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Melissa, and I am a dedicated and experienced child caregiver with over 10 years of experience working with families to provide safe, nurturing, and engaging care for children. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of working with children of various ages and abilities, including those with special...
Melissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Viridiana R.


Salt Lake City, UT

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Patient & Creative Educator/IEP Coach

Hello there! I've been a preschool and kindergarten teacher at an autism nonprofit center for the past two years and before that I worked as behavior therapist. Encouraging kiddos to succeed and seeing them progress if what brings me joy. My goal is to motivate kiddos to enjoy learning and realize their potential. All kiddos...
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Paige C.


Herriman, UT

$15-30/hr5 yrs exp

Paige H. Herriman, UT

Hello! I have nannied for various families, with kids of all ages and abilities. I currently work at an elementary school in SPED and I have been for the last 4 years. I am the oldest of 4 children. I am 22 years old. I've taken part in assisting my single mom in raising my 3 siblings. I am open to assist your family in anyway...
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Deanna N.


Draper, UT

$24-30/hr3 yrs exp

Looking To Part-time Nanny/Senior Care!

Hi! My name is Deanna. I am actually a registered nurse that works PRN on a surgical unit. I would love to supplement my income by being a part-time nanny while I continue my education! I love working with children. I have been involved in many programs working with kids such as volunteering as a camp counselor for kids with...
Deanna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Jair A.


Herriman, UT

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

With 15 years of experience, I provide personalized care for elderly individuals and people with special needs, including: * Personal Hygiene: Assistance with bathing, oral care, diaper changes, and skincare to prevent bedsores. * Mobility Support: Helping prevent pressure ulcers by repositioning patients and assisting with...
Jair can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, respite care, dementia, errands, meal prep & more

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Jordan, UT

Violet R.

5.0

Violet has been a life saver for us! We’ve worked with her for 2 years and she’s always been super reliable and flexible when we’ve needed to adjust times or needed a sitter last minute. She has a great energy and has always been very sweet and caring with our son. Our family has loved working with...

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Giovana M.

5.0

Giovana is wonderful. She adapted to my special needs little one as we found more or different care that was needed. She's not afraid to learn new things. If our schedules had worked, we would still be using her and often call her to fill in. She's reliable, caring, and hard working.

- Care member

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.

Victoria W.

5.0

Love Victoria! She's cheerful & happy to do things how I prefer. She's thorough and pays attention to detail. I appreciate her!

- Valerie G.

Katie K.

5.0

My kids had so much fun with Katie as their babysitter, she was very responsible, punctual and communicative. We will definitely be hiring her again!

- Jessica V.

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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.