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169 special needs caregivers are listed in Colorado Springs, CO
The average posted rate is $17/hr as of February 2025
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Colorado Springs, CO
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I currently nanny for a family with two boys, who both have autism. I have some nephews as well who have some behavioral disorders that I have learned to work with patiently. I am extremely kind, understanding, and patient.
4.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids for over 30 years, including kids and adults with special needs. I am a SPED Para for many years including life skills. I am certified in CPR, first aid, medication administration. I also have CPI training. I love kids, they are my passion. I like to send pictures while you are out so you know the kids...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am ABA interventionist, I work solely with kids with autism at work, but I have experience with many different special needs such as Down Syndrome, Austism Spectrum, Spina Bífida. Many of the kids I work with are nonverbal, I use pecs for them to easily communicate their needs. I know limited sign language for requesting. I am...
Terri S.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
The elderly and children, alike, need gentle compassionate care and I love it giving to them. I've been both a Nanny and Elder companion and Ive excelled at both. Senior companion & caretaker: I've found a demographic that I absolutely LOVE. Seniors often need transport and to be accompanied to the senior center, Dr...
Karly K.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-18/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.0
(1)
I have worked doing respite for a couple of years total. I've worked with cerebral palsy, electric wheel chairs, driving vans with clients in wheelchairs to various activities, respite for a child with downs syndrome and a child with autism less frequently. I have an infant and two step kids who are toddlers of my own. I can...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 6 years of experience paid and more years for my family. I am bubbly, outgoing, and productive. I have experience with and prefer a contract full time position. I have been an executive assistant, babysitter, home helper, and more since high school! I would love to meet you and the ones you love to help bring ease to the...
5.0
"Zoë was very attentive with our grandkids. They are 6 & 3 right now and very active. She played games with them, made them meals and went for walks. She is our go to person 👍"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am currently a Severe disabilities teacher in District 8. I have been a special education teacher for 6 years and have worked with special needs for 10+.
Natashia Y.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
I was an educational assistant for the special needs. I've worked with children of varying disabilities and often adapted to the needs of the child. I've experienced food monitoring, feeding the children, and lifting them from their wheelchairs to needed places (sometimes with needed assistance). I develop connections with the...
5.0
"Natashia is a kind and caring person. She works really well with children and pets. She does really well with my 5 year old Great Dane."
Emily M.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have a wide range of special needs experience and skills, starting when I was a teenager looking after 7-year-old W who was autistic, then later in my 20's volunteering with Special Olympics, then in the last 3 years caring for 2 sets of brothers with special needs and a young man with a brain injury. Please tell me how I can...
5.0
"Ken has been doing a great job with supporting my family member with a disability. He is a very encouraging companion and can be relied on to go the extra mile."
Daina B.
Hannah D.
Colorado Springs, CO
$22/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Hannah and I'm excited to get to know you. Currently I'm a college student studying Psychology. However, I love being around kids and going on fun adventures. I have about 10 years experience in childcare. In the past I've watched my newborn twin cousins until they were 6 years old, along with many other children...
Hannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hannah is more than an amazing babysitter, she became part of our family super fast. She is always punctual, dependable, kind, and super fun to work with. Her intelligence and background in psychology really shine through her personality, and how she manages my...
Aliz T.
4.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 2 grown children and 6 grandchildren . I have worked with kids for over 25 years as a special needs paraprofessional, preschool teacher and director, babysitter, and nanny. I love kids and I really love working with them. I am certified in CPR, First Aid, AED, Medication Administration. I am currently available anytime...
Shawna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I'm currently a Severe Disabilities Teacher in District 8. I have my masters in special education and 10+ years working with special needs and 15+ years working with children.
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Bentley was extremely helpful and kind caring for our 2 year-old special needs daughter. She was professional, punctual and we will be hiring her again. She did an excellent job, highly recommend!"
Jonathan R.
Neidy B.
Colorado Springs, CO
$25-35/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
6k+ of verifiable hours of experience working with kids; currently work for a kids program ( D11 and D2 ) I have all the certifications that licensing requires for that including yearly training; CPR certification, Med administration training, social emotional, Early Learning and Development, playground safety trainings and...
Neidy can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She treats our kids like their her own. She's reliable, dependable and incredible with our kids. You'd be a fool not to hire her!"
Scott Z.
5.0
(4)
I was a teacher's assistant, as well as special needs educational assistant. For the majority of my working career, I've worked with varying ages from ages 4 to 13. I've worked with infants, although it was within family. I'm a person who can adapt to what the child needs and oftentimes develop a connection with them. I adore...
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Good at communicating, friendly, independent, helpful, responsible and care."
Ashley G.
4.4
(5)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I started working with kids when I was 12. I babysat for my uncle in the summers, who had 5 kids ranging from 9 months to 10 years old.
I have experience working with special needs. I have worked in a couple of daycares.
My biggest goal doing this job is to meet the specific needs of the children and their families.
In my...
Raee can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Connects with kids very well. Communicative and flexible."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Bridget's Bio
Greetings,
I am the mother of three beautiful adult children. I have over 18 years of experience as a Nanny and a Child Care provider. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have experience working with special needs children. I love children and feel that they should all be loved and cared for uniquely but...
Bridget can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Bridget was a dream to work with. She was very caring for our infant son. And very patient. She is great at communicating schedules and also very good at being flexible with your schedule."
Care member
Stivenson C.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-150/hr • 6 yrs exp
Hi Everyone, I'm Stivenson And I'm Currently A Bro Pair, Looking For Extras For Childcare.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi everyone, I'm Stivenson and I'm currently in college studying my physical therapy degree looking for part time or full time position for childcare, senior care , housekeeping, pet sitting , house manager . I have experience with children of all ages, I have a bachelor's degree in education and sports, I have experience with...
5.0
"I highly recommend Stivenson, he helped us with watching my neices and nephews and he was incredible!"
Care member
5.0
(4)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am a registered behavior tech and I am going hoping to start school as a bcba soon. I have my cna and I'm also CPR certified I have done home health I've worked with children and adults both with disabilities and non. I have a younger brother that has special needs I have been babysitting him for 13yrs when my parents were at...
Alisha can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We love Alisha! She is the only person outside our family that has watched our youngest son. We're so blessed to have her as our sitter."
Alexis C.
Marius F.
Colorado Springs, CO
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Fun, Dependable Care For Your Littles
5.0
(14)
Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood
I have over 20 years experience with infants, children and families and would love to get to know yours.
Professionally I hold a graduate degree as a midwife and have extensive training with newborns and infants including lactation and bottle feeding, sleep coaching, and infant development. I enjoy working with babies through...
Marius can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 4-year old daughter. She brought her little one along and they had a great time playing together. She was able to take the job on short notice and really helped us out. We would definitely hire her again!"
Heidi S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have been working in the childcare field for over 20 years. Some of my experience comes from working as a live in nanny for two children. I cared for them for nearly 10 years. After that I worked for two years as a paraprofessional in the Special Education program at an elementary school. I worked mostly with Autistic...
Felicia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Felicia has been our in-home Nanny for almost 10 years. She has literally moved across the country with us multiple times, watched our kids while both Active Duty military parents were deployed overseas, cooked amazing meals, and been an amazing role model for...
Tim G.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colorado Springs, CO
Zoe-marie J.
5.0
Zoë was very attentive with our grandkids. They are 6 & 3 right now and very active. She played games with them, made them meals and went for walks. She is our go to person 👍
- Care member
Natashia Y.
5.0
Natashia is a kind and caring person. She works really well with children and pets. She does really well with my 5 year old Great Dane.
- Emily M.
Ken M.
5.0
Hired is not the right word for Ken. He immediately became a family member-going so beyond our initial request. I reached out to Ken, initially, because my husband was having surgery and I needed additional help with my 47 year old disabled son. Ken was able to rearrange his schedule to help out and...
- Lois L.
Hannah D.
5.0
Hannah is more than an amazing babysitter, she became part of our family super fast. She is always punctual, dependable, kind, and super fun to work with. Her intelligence and background in psychology really shine through her personality, and how she manages my son. I would 100% rehire her again....
- Aliz T.
Bentley G.
5.0
I was worried leaving our dog because he is not the easiest with strangers, but Bentley and her husband made it look easy. Highly recommend!
- Care member
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Ratings for Colorado Springs, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Colorado Springs, CO are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 76 reviews of the 169 listed special needs caregivers.