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Alexandria B.


Albuquerque, NM

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

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I will work to understand your child's needs and support your family.
I'm Genesis! I have a daughter and also a dog of my own. I love finding activties for all of us to do together so I'm pretty savvy on kid friendly places in the area. I am a healthcare worker so I am CPR certified. I've also worked with special needs children, including with autism and adhd. I am also able to watch children at...
Genesis can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Alissa R.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

About Liss

Hello! I am a single mama to two little boys. My oldest is autistic and my youngest is going deaf. I have plenty of experience and patience with children both special needs and not. I have cleaning experience as well. I have reliable transportation. Flexible schedule.
Alissa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
My journey in child care began with the profound experience of caring for my special needs brother, where I developed a deep sense of patience, compassion, and adaptability. Growing up in this nurturing role taught me how to communicate effectively, navigate unique challenges, and provide a safe, loving environment tailored to...
Simone can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Pamela K.


Edgewood, NM

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Gramma With A Big Heart For Babies (special Needs As Well)

I have had 5 children of my own, have helped care for many other children, and have been a nanny in our home for a special needs baby for over 2 years. I would like to care for a baby in our home again. I still have 1, 14-year-old son to finish homeschooling... the rest have graduated. I am now a Gramma with a big heart and love...
Pamela can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Meira R.


Albuquerque, NM

$12-17/hr1 yrs exp

Energetic Caring Nanny

Dear Friends and Families, I began working with kids as a mother's helper at 12. This brought a foundation understanding of building trust, maintaining boundaries, and engaging with kids with games and art. After doing this for a few years, my passion for working with kids began to grow. I received a job as Teacher Assistance at...
Meira can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
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Jaime P.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I started when I was 12, babysitting my neighbor's daughter who was one. Over the years they had more kids and eventually I watched all three from ages 1 to 9. I also did babysitting for my mom's friends and volunteer work in my church looking after 1 month to 2-year-old babies. I love...
Jaime can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Megan J.


Placitas, NM

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an oldest sibling of 4 and have been independently caring for kids since the age of 13. I have my B. Sc in Cell and Molecular Biology. I'm originally from the DC-Baltimore area & moved to ABQ last year. Currently taking a much needed career break. I have experience caring for children between the ages of 3mos - 15y. o.,...
Megan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
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Aryn M.


Albuquerque, NM

$35/hr15 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a nanny for an almost 4-month-old boy who I've been with the past few months. I relocated from North Carolina to Albuquerque in October of 2020 with a previous nanny family. Yup! I moved across the country to stay committed to my previous nanny family! I have completed a highly recognized Newborn Care Specialist...
Aryn can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Angel N.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Super Fun And I Love To Make Kids Laugh

I was an educational assistant for 5 years and now am a caregiver and I'm in school for medical assistant I'd describe my personality as fun, outgoing, and caring I like working with kids because I like their imagination I'm looking for a job that we can just have fun together and learn together I started working with...
Angel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

I have been a CNA for 8 years and I am going to school to become a RN. I have worked with many different people, with various conditions and I find my compassion and understanding is one of my biggest strengths. I enjoy caring for people and love to help!
I'm familiar with special needs. My brothers have severe brain damage and speech issues, and we get along so well
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Erynn P.


Albuquerque, NM

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Part-time

I have been assisting individuals with bathing, feeding, food prep, transportation, transferring, hair care, cleaning, special needs, meds, and anything other comfort that might be needed for the minimum of 10 years! Completed CNA school in May 2017.
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Molly Z.


Albuquerque, NM

$15/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Or Full-time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have watch a variety of kids from one child with special needs to 4 children at a time. the youngest I can do is newborn and the oldest I can do is 10, I prefer no more than 3 to 4 at a time. I can drive and am willing to do many thinks.
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Vee H.


Albuquerque, NM

$12-15/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs and Elderly; Caring, Creative, Mature, References, More!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with special needs at mostly a therapeutic level: Recreation, Psychosocial, pre-vocational, life skills, ADL, etc. I have great references, and work mostly as a Therapeutic Specialist for places like: Mosaic, Grand Junction, and also work as a consultant in GJ. I also am the founder of a vocational training in GJ:...
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Monique V.


Rio Rancho, NM

$15-20/hr1 yrs exp

Apecial Needs Experience

Hello! I'm Monique I'm 19 years old and I currently work at jumpstart autism center with ages 2-8, as a registered behavioral technician. I have about 7 months of experience and I love it!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

hi! my name is breleigh, but I go by ash. i'm going to be working overnights starting february but until then i'm looking for a bit more work during the week. I work on the weekends with a lovely family so im usually pretty busy then but don't hesitate to reach out if needed. I love going on walks and doing crafts. I am more...
Breleigh can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melissa C.


Albuquerque, NM

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help You.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Was a CNA, let it lapse due to getting a degree. Can find me on the new Mexico State registry. Have a Bachelors degree in Human Services. Have 10+ yrs of experience with children, adolescents, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, mental illness etc. CPR and Covid card available. I am well rounded, patient, trustworthy and...
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Rosa O.


Albuquerque, NM

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Private Contractor

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Hello, my name is Rosa and I have worked with several different patients with different conditions ranging from dressing, incontinence, feeding and transfers Plus many others. ADL's and IADL's are practiced frequently as well as DRM's.
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Kristi R.


Albuquerque, NM

$14-25/hr10 yrs exp

As a public school educator with over 10 years of experience, I have had varied experience with Special Needs students, and have found that I really enjoy the unique personalities of many of these children. I am seeking an opportunity more geared toward academic and creative support for a Special Needs child who is kind,...

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