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60 special needs caregivers are listed in West Valley City, UT

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

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years

Special needs caregivers in West Valley City, UT

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Victoria W.


West Valley City, UT

$15-25/hr

5.0

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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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Rheanna H.


West Valley City, UT

$15-18/hr • 1 yrs exp

Fun And Youthful Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I was a nanny of 2 kids for a while, I regularly baby sit my niece with special needs, and watched my nephew every week day for his first year here on earth. I learned early on that my passion lies with children and since then I've gotten CPR certified and have been looking into classes that would help further my knowledge...
Rheanna can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Rheanna to watch our daughters on more than one occasion. She was great with our little girls. We would definitely hire her again in the future."

Joe F.

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Giovana M.


West Valley City, UT

$16-20/hr • 12 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Zoe E.


West Valley City, UT

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi!! I'm Zoe, I'm 20 years old and married, with an 18-month-old. I am the oldest of 4 siblings that I have helped raise my whole life (ages ranging from 18-3). My 18-year-old brother has Down syndrome. Growing up with him has allowed me to have a lot of patience and understanding. When I was in high school, I was a helper in...
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Becki B.


West Valley City, UT

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Experience Working With Special Needs

I have been providing care for individuals with special needs for over 20 years, 19 of those have been with the same agency. I have also provided daily care for elderly, but the bulk of my experience has been working with individuals with Autism, other disabilities and disorders, and/or mental illness. I am certified as a FA/CPR...
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Suzanne S.


West Valley City, UT

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

1 BEDROOM BASEMENT APARTMENT AND CARE PROVIDED 1,400

I am a stay at home mom looking to rent my mother-in-law apartment to a elderly or special needs person. I have experience caring for people with all types of disabilities , however I am not a CNA or nurse. I can provide 3 hours a day of service. I will also be living up stairs so I will be on call and always available. Must be...
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Vannah G.


West Valley City, UT

$14-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

My name is Vannah! I'm reliable, down to earth, and a great support.
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Norma I.


West Valley City, UT

$16-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Behavioral Caregiver

Behavioral caregiver with extensive experience on cognitive pathologies, knowledgeable regarding redirection techniques, and assistance with activities of daily living.
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Adrienne F.


West Valley City, UT

$23/hr • 3 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For Neurodivergent Clients.

I'd describe my personality as endlessly patient. 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...
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Mallory G.


West Valley City, UT

$22-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Caregiver

I have had five years of professional experience in caring for those with disabilities. I have had experience range from toddlers to adults with many types of different abilities. I have experience caring for those who have Down syndrome, autism, developmental delays, mental illness, visual and hearing impairments, seizure...
Hi!! My name is Alyssa, I'm 21 years I returned from an LDS mission a year ago. I am currently attending Utah Valley University studying to be an ASL teacher. In highschool I helped worked with the Special Needs class as well as did the Special Needs mutual program in my area for 3 years. I am certified nurse assistant. I worked...
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Alyssa P.


West Valley City, UT

$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hi!! My name is Alyssa, I'm 21 years I returned from an LDS mission a year ago. I am currently attending Utah Valley University studying to be an ASL teacher. In highschool I helped worked with the Special Needs class as well as did the Special Needs mutual program in my area for 3 years. I am certified nurse assistant. I worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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David A.


West Valley City, UT

$10-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

My Experience

Hi, my name is Alejandro and I have a great experience working with kids in a summer camp, Ohio. This camp is for kids with special needs and I really loved, was a amazing time with more then 600 kids during 2 months and I wanna keep going helping kids for their up growing and life.
David can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Adrienne F.


West Valley City, UT

$16-21/hr • 3 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:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Abby! I'm 22 and I started babysitting 8 years ago. I have regularly been watching children for about 6 years now. My family has had 7 foster children in our home throughout the years that I have helped watch and take care of along with my 4 younger siblings who I have learned a lot from. I served a church mission a...
Abby can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Becki B.


West Valley City, UT

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Experience As A Caregiver

I have been providing care for individuals with special needs for over 20 years, 17 of those have been with the same agency. I have provided daily care for elderly, but the bulk of my experience has been working with individuals with Autism, other disabilities and disorders, and/or mental illness. I am certified as a FA/CPR...
Becki can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician
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Madelyne B.


South Jordan, UT

$10-20/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting/nannying since I was 10. I have lots of experience working with special needs children as well. I was able to serve as a "special needs buddy" in my church. I have been also teaching piano for 4 years with a large range of ages.
Madelyne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Madie watched my 2 little boys so my husband and I could go out for date night. She was great and my little boys really liked her. I would hire her again! "

Melissa W.

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Kristina M.


West Jordan, UT

$18/hr • 8 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Caregiver

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: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & 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.

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Marissa J.


West Jordan, UT

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Psychology Grad That Loves Kids!

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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa was my boys' favorite babysitter! She is kind, caring, creative, and fun. She was always punctual and communicated very well. She excels at creative play with kids, and is a great caregiver. Highly recommend!"

Emilee N.

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Amanda C.


Sandy, UT

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years of experience. I came to the U. S. through an au pair exchange program and worked with a family for 2. 5 years. After that, I worked as a nanny for three other families. With the most recent family, I worked for 1. 5 years. I have extensive experience, including working with children with special needs, such as...
Amanda can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amanda is fantastic! She loves the children she cares for as if they were her own. She is always kind and caring. She's dependable and punctual! She's also very clean! I wish we could have kept her forever as our nanny but I wish her well in finding the perfect...

April J.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in West Valley City, UT

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.

Rheanna H.

5.0

We hired Rheanna to watch our daughters on more than one occasion. She was great with our little girls. We would definitely hire her again in the future.

- Joe F.

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

Madelyne B.

5.0

Madie watched my 2 little boys so my husband and I could go out for date night. She was great and my little boys really liked her. I would hire her again!

- Melissa W.

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.

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