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Paige H.


Brighton, CO

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

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I have have a spot in my heart for children with special needs for quite some time. I spent last summer as a camp counselor at a camp for children with intellectual disabilities. In this experience I got to care for children with many different types of disabilities and assisted them with any task needed (feeding, bathroom...
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Glenna W.


Brighton, CO

$15-30/hr3 yrs exp

Summer Job For School Teacher!

I am current certified kindergarten teacher! I have previously been a certified early childhood special education teacher for the past 5 years. I have current experience working with typical individuals as well as individuals with special needs ages 3 to 30+. I am currently looking for a summer position starting in June! I am a...
Glenna can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi family I have 10 years of experience working in acute hospital and private clients I m responsible person and honestly and compassionate with your lovely family
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Magdalena C.


Broomfield, CO

$18-29/hr

Fun-Loving Companion

Hi there! I have no special certifications, but I'm patient, I learn very quickly, compassionate, creative, and connect well with others. I'm 25 years old (so very close in age to your daughter!) and love to be outside, watch movies, discuss interesting topics, etc. If you are still looking for a friend to fill this position, I...
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Mia M.


Broomfield, CO

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Mia M From Sioux Falls

I have worked as a direct support professional for 3 years. I have administered medicine, helped with personal cares such as bathing, dressing, etc. I have planned and prepared healthy nutritious meals. I have taken individuals out to run errands or do fun activities in the community. I'm also willing to work weekends and...
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Audrey M.


Lafayette, CO

$17-22/hr5 yrs exp

Great Communicator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a broadminded, progressive, intelligent. I read a lot. I have a substantial experience teaching communication skills, through BCSO victim advocate program, NAMI Family 2 Family educator, etc. I have experience with hoyer lifts, gait belts, bathing, medication dispensing, etc. I am creative in providing activities. I use a...
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Maria W.


Brighton, CO

$15-18/hr10 yrs exp

I have been a case manager and direct care provider for over 10 years. I love helping senior and my goal in life is to be a part of assisting senior to live their best lives!
I am retired from a 27 year teaching position at the University of Colorado Boulder. I love children, but do not have grandchildren of my own to spoil. I have two grown children, one I home schooled for 7 years due to special needs. I have learned that every minute of everyday is full of teaching opportunities for children of...
Joy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cliff Y.


Longmont, CO

$30-50/hr12 yrs exp

Cliff 52 Years Old, Former Foster Parent And Caregiver/ CPR / First Aid

I'd describe my personality as Easy going, friendly and flexible I like caring for people with special needs because it is a way to do work with a purpose I'm looking for a job that is rewarding, l like making a difference I started caring for people with special needs when l started working in foster care but my mom took...
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Kaylee C.


Longmont, CO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver And/or Nanny

When I turned 11 I got certified as a babysitter and I have been babysitting ever since. I have watched kids whose ages range from 1 to 14. I have had experience babysitting children with special needs. When I would babysit, I would play games with the kids, watch movies, go outside, and pretty much be flexible with whatever the...
Kaylee can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Jennifer T.


Brighton, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Extra Set Of Hands

Hello, I am a 38-year-old female with 10 years of experience in home care. I have worked with seniors and high needs adults with disabilities. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene, Ambulation, Transportation, etc. I am CPR/FirstAid certified, Qmap, Liability Insured, Can pass a background and drug test I am energetic and...
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Elizabeth P.


Louisville, CO

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Sitter

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 8 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have also babysat kids as young as 4 months and as old as 11 and children with special needs.
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very good communicator . My boys were taken care of and happy !"

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Sarah M.


Denver, CO

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've worked with special need children for the past 2 years. One and a half years in a middle school and half a year in an elementary school. I have watched a 2 and 4-year-old in the summer of 2018 and also a 1-year-old in the summer of 2019. I am comfortable working with all ages.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We LOVE Sarah! We were in Denver for a few weeks and she helped take care of our visually impaired son. Sarah is sweet and patient and kind and was very attuned to our kid's needs. She also does not like to be idle and was happy to help in any way she could. We...

Andrew L.

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Ashley S.


Westminster, CO

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver For Senior/special Needs W/CNA And Other Certifications

I have extensive experience with the elderly as well as Alzheimer's/Dementia training. I am a certified nursing assistant with many other trainings and certifications under my belt that put me above the rest. My care and compassion is what makes me one-of-a-kind. I also have two children, which gives me infant experience as...
5.0
"I've known Ashley for over 6 months and have found that she is a strong and capable individual. Her passion for helping others is evidenced in her work ethic. She is able to provide care to even the most challenging individuals and finds a special way to bond with...

Rachel L.

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Hailey H.


Louisville, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Date night and occasional availability Hello, I've been working with kids for over 15 years, starting as a neighborhood babysitter. I have since taught preschool Montessori and Waldorf style, been a backpacking/expedition guide for kids K-12 for 3 years, and nannied for a few wonderful families. I have also been a caregiver...
Hailey can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I'm a high school teacher and Hailey was hired to be my co-leader on two different 3 week school trips. She was amazing with the students and completely dependable. She was responsible, kind, and able to take initiative. I highly recommend her!"

Eric D.

Hi there My name is Marianne and I'm from Denmark. I worked in internal medicine for 15 years in Illinois. The last 4 years I worked for a handicapped woman in Denmark. I would love to help with your loved one . I look forward to hearing from you.
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Natalya M.


Boulder, CO

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Fun Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Natalya and I am 22 years old. I graduated in 2016 from high school in Minnesota. December of 2019 I graduated from the University with degrees in both psychology and neuroscience. I am currently taking a year off of school before beginning a post-graduate nursing program to eventually become a pediatric nurse. I have...
Natalya can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Natalya is wonderful and so great with kids of any age! She is always prompt, completely reliable, and always in a great mood. We love her!"

Sheena B.

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Darlene F.


Denver, CO

$23/hr1 yrs exp

Darlene Cares

Hi, My name is Darlene and I am 62-year-old believer in Jesus Christ. I am mother to 3 grown children. I am ready to be a grandma but my children are not ready to become parents so... I have worked for 2 years in a Christian Daycare. Then in 2020 I started to work as a nanny. I have work with infants from 6 weeks up to 5 years...
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Darlene made fast friends with our 4yo, who even decided one of his dolls should be her. She would come and play with him every day of the week for a couple hours, patiently helping him with through his bad moods on some days and engaging him in creative play or...

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Angelica T.


Denver, CO

$19-25/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver With Flexible Schedule Who Loves And Adores Children

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angel, I am 24 years old, and I have a passion for caregiving. I have two children of my own. I also babysat on and off for my whole adolescence. When I was in high school, I worked with the special-needs program & a company called Gold Star for about a year. I also worked as a CNA for almost 2 years. I am fun,...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Angel responded to a coverage care ad placed here at Care.com for my octogenarian Mother in Law. I can only say that we were so pleased that she did. Angel was able to professionally manage all of the duties required to take care of mom and did them with a...

Alan M.

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Leann G.


Broomfield, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

*Certified: Brain Injury Specialist, Certified Medication Manager, CPR, Health Coach* I am positive and get along with everyone. I love helping people and creating new connections I am also interested in helping with odd jobs, running errands, cleaning, etc! I love pets and just got my own puppy! I am also an artist.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Dacono, CO

Elizabeth P.

5.0

Liz was great! She was super nice, on time and my 9 year old had a blast at his 'movie night'.

- Care member

Sarah M.

5.0

We LOVE Sarah! We were in Denver for a few weeks and she helped take care of our visually impaired son. Sarah is sweet and patient and kind and was very attuned to our kid's needs. She also does not like to be idle and was happy to help in any way she could. We wish we could've taken her back home...

- Andrew L.

Ashley S.

5.0

I've known Ashley for over 6 months and have found that she is a strong and capable individual. Her passion for helping others is evidenced in her work ethic. She is able to provide care to even the most challenging individuals and finds a special way to bond with them. She is competent in her...

- Rachel L.

Hailey H.

5.0

We are so lucky to have Hailey as our child provider. She is reliable, fun, calm and comforting and flexible. My daughter talks about her for hours the next day! She cooks dinner plays with our child and keeps the house how we left it :) she's got extensive experience and finds new experiences to...

- Jenna F.

Natalya M.

5.0

This is THE BEST Care giver you will find I am certain! I have used this site and interviewed many. We were lucky to find Natalya. She cared has for my 3 children that include a Newborn and two older children with Special Needs. She is has been wonderful and earned my complete trust. She has gone...

- Tessa A.

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