Hello! My name is Mindy and I'm looking for a family that may need some extra help taking care of their loved one. I have my CNA and years of experience working with medically ragtime, special needs and elderly care. I have a kiddo who is medically fragile, so I know how hard that can be on families. I pride myself on giving the...
Melinda can also help with: Respite care, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
I'm a 43yr old mother of 2 (18yr old boy, and an 12yr old girl). I have 20+yrs experience in childcare, both traditional and special needs. I am CPR and First Aid trained. Now that my children are older, I'm looking to find a senior care/housekeeping position in Colorado Springs, as I'm no longer in need of my children coming to...
Lauren can also help with: Personal care, respite care
I have been a CNA for 13 years. I cared for my special needs child until her passing in 2018. I then went to senior care and worked in home some as a PCA/PCW for awhile. I then worked as a PCA with a home health company out of town and provided companionship as well as house cleaning services. Recently I have been caring for a...
Yvette can also help with: Personal care, respite care
My name is Bianca and I am 33 years old. I started my caregiving journey at 18 years old when I took on a responsibility to move in with my grandmother who was experiencing dementia, to be her full-time care giver. Once she passed away, I then started working in assisted living facilities, memory units, rehabilitation floors,...
Bianca can also help with: Home modification, companionship, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Hello! My name is Carolina. I was born in Costa Rica and raised in Denver. I was an elementary school teacher for Denver Public Schools and then changed careers after completing my masters degree in Clinical Psychology. I currently work for child protective services and love my job. I have specialized training and certifications...
Carolina can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"**Outstanding Babysitter! A True Life-Saver!**
I can't express enough how incredible Carolina has been for our family. As a parent of three young children under the age of 5 and a newborn, finding someone who can juggle all their needs with care and patience...
Hello! I am a former special education teacher, pursuing my masters degree in Clinical Child Psychology. I made the difficult decision to step out of teaching in order to dedicate my time to what I genuinely love; being a caregiver! I have 7+ years of experience working with individuals with special needs aging from newborns all...
Hi, I'm Caroline! two years ago I spent some time working in an orphanage for children with disabilities in Guatemala! I absolutely loved it, and would love to do more of the same work in the states. I do have a full time job, but I can work evenings and weekends, or just occasionally! two of my siblings have disabilities and I...
As a mother and professional educator, I have extensive experience working with a wide variety of children and accommodating their unique needs and interests. I am fluent in ASL and also a certified yoga Instructor who loves to get outside and move around!
I have been a special education teacher(20 years), a mentor, a tutor, a caregiver and a foster parent. I love to nurture and teach people to reach their full independent ability. I love to instill hope and joy into people's lives. Supporting the families of people with special needs is what I was made to do.
Hi, my name's McKenna and I am searching for job opportunities! I have experiece with children, and especially children with special needs, as my brother has Down Syndrome. I look forward to working with your family!
In my 30 years of experience, I've worked in the daycare industry as well as a nanny. I've cared for children with a wide range of special needs, including epilepsy, autism, hydrocephalus, ODD, PTSD, Diabetes, cancer, and developmental delays. I treat each child in my care with love, patience, and compassion. I'm passionate...
Cynthia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
I am a dedicated and nurturing caregiver with a passion for inspiring young minds. I'm currently a college student studying early childhood education and was a previous general education and special needs bus driver for two years. I love creating engaging activities that foster learning and creativity. My approach is centered on...
Hello! I am a former special education teacher pursuing my masters degree in Clinical Child Psychology. I have cared for children, seniors, pets and houses since I was around 13 years old. I have experience with special needs, dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and many other disabilities. I have worked with individuals aging...
Carolina can also help with: Dementia, personal care
In high school I was a teacher aide for the special needs classroom and I fell in love with helping people since. I graduated in 2016 as a CNA and have loved every moment. Being in this healthcare field teaches you so many life lessons and I love learning. I was mostly at end of life , memory , and hospice care but then I...
Mayra can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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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 124 reviews of the 156 listed special needs caregivers.