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397 special needs caregivers are listed in Denver, CO

The average posted rate is $22/hr as of February 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Denver, CO

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Hayley N.


Denver, CO

$19/hr

Happy, Helpful Companion Available

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Hi! My name is Hayley and I have worked with children with special needs for two years in the school system. I have also nannied for multiple families, and have been a personal assistant as well. Although I have not yet worked with seniors professionally, my grandmother with Alzheimer's lived with us for several years, and I...
Hayley can also help with: Personal care, dementia
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Tina S.


Denver, CO

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Par Time Caregiver And Overnight Care Available

I am offering companion care for elderly who are in need of assistance in their daily lives. I have been a caregiver for over 20 years with a background in nursing assistance, Massage Therapist and working with Adults and children with special needs. I am patient, caring and reliable. I am passionate about my work with the...
Tina can also help with: Hospice services, personal care, home modification, dementia
Skills:

CNA

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Alyssa W.


Denver, CO

$19-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Alyssa

Reliable, trustworthy, and fun-loving young adult! I have over 15 years of paid experience. I've cared for seniors I've also worked at a highly rated Home Health Care company with all walks of life. I have experience in organizing activities, exercise, arts and crafts, cooking healthy meals, cleaning, laundry and administering...
Alyssa can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services, visiting nurse, visiting physician
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Ariella H.


Denver, CO

$28-36/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have been taking care of individuals of all ages. Most recently I worked at mental health company where I worked with individuals who had all sorts of special needs. It was a lot of fun and super special to build rapport with so many amazing humans. I love helping others and am currently in grad school to become a therapist.
Ariella can also help with: Respite care, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Rachel W.


Denver, CO

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

10+ Years Experience

I have experience in multiple settings and am proficient in home and facility care, dementia, als, alzheimer's, special needs, quadriplegic, paraplegic, spinal injuries, post acute, peg tube, tracheostomy, range of motion, bowel programs etc as well as do cooking and housekeeping. If there is a specialty or need not listed here,...
Rachel can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, companionship & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Marta D.


Denver, CO

$15-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Professional Caregiver / CNA

4.6

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced caregiver, now a CNA. I was working for agencies with clients with MS, brain injury, ALS, dementia and in hospice in facilities. I was feeding them and giving them showers. What I do for my clients is as listed: light housekeeping: mopping, sweeping, cleaning toilets, loading and unloading dishwasher, and...
5.0
"Marta is easy going and very dependable. She gets along with everyone in the family and has lots of experience within the healthcare field. If there's some task that she hasn't done before she is willing to learn and practice so she can assist people with their...

Brett C.

Megan F.


Denver, CO

$10-15/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently going to school to be a special education teacher for both learning disabilities and behavioral needs. I have been passionate about this line of work for years as I believe all students should be supported to best fit their needs.
5.0
"Megan is AMAZING! She is great with my non verbal asd child! She very patient , smart, east to relate to. She lets you know everything that she does with your child and even takes picture to send you of there day! She not scared to try new things with my son. She...

Jocelyn H.

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Ash G.


Denver, CO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experience in caring for children through ages 19 with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ranging from nonverbal to high-functioning), mental health challenges (anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, emotionally disturbed, self-harming behaviors, etc), learning delays, and behavioral disorders. Previous experience with hands-on practices...

Megan C.


Denver, CO

$27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter

Professional nanny of 7. 5 years with extensive experience infancy-teenagers! Certified special and elementary educator with 1 year of full time experience (6 months teaching Mild Intellectual disability and 3 months teaching Emotional disability) along with 2 years of substitute experience. I love working with children and...
5.0
"Megan has been taking care of our 3 children for 5 years (infants to grade school). She is wonderful with the kids and very dependable! Megan managed driving them, cooking meals, school drop off/pick ups, schoolwork, bed times, teaching reading and so much more....

Ashley C.

Constance G.


Denver, CO

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver Who Also Is A Special Education Teacher

I have 10 years' experience working in the area of special education. I have assisted other service professionals in school settings and, also, taught one-to-one and small groups of children (all ages) with sensory disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral challenges, etc. I also taught students in contained classrooms as...

Deborah G.


Denver, CO

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Available For Part Time Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is passionate about helping ALL children reach their potential. I am patient, kind, and funny. I have worked with children and adults from ages 5 through 50.

Kelly K.


Denver, CO

$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Flexible Part-time Caregiver Available

I have provided support for adults with a variety of activities of daily living. I'm comfortable working patiently with people through communication challenges and can problem-solve in stressful situations. I work hard at communicating well and checking in with people about their routines, preferences, and needs. Right now, I...
I have an almost 3-year-old son with level 3 autism! :) I am very responsible, loving, and caring. I would love to meet you and help care for you or your loved one!

Madelin M.


Denver, CO

$21-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

For four years I worked as a behavioral therapist certified as a registered behavior technician. I worked with ages between 11 months and 15 years. I worked at centers, in homes and at school. I implemented teaching of social, self help, emotional, and daily living skills. I have a very solid understanding of what is needed to...

Ashley R.


Denver, CO

$10-15/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part-time Care Giver

Hello! I have had several experiences with special needs individuals. My mother used to run an in home daycare in which she had a little girl with autism. I helped out at the daycare a lot especially with the little girl. We have become very close and I still watch her as needed. I also work at the zoo where I work with special...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently a caregiver to a man who is quadriplegic and I also help out with his four younger kids. I'm an experienced caregiver, nanny and an aunt. I'm trained in first aid and am CPR certified. My job is coming to an end at the end of august. I love to help people and make people happy and I would love the chance to talk...
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Kailey T.


Denver, CO

$19-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and I am CPR certified. I have experience in special needs elementary schools. I am attending College and pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Science of Nursing and I will be completing my Psychology minor in the fall.

Laura G.


Denver, CO

$19/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

I am currently going to the University of Colorado Denver for Special Education. I will have my teaching licensure this summer. I hope to gain more experience in the area of autism. I do have experience in the area by volunteering at Spectra Autism Center and being a paraprofessional at various schools.

Miranda B.


Denver, CO

$25-34/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi everyone! I am an Autism Intensive Learning Center Teacher with BVSD and have worked in this role for 2 years. Previously, I worked as an itinerant preschool special education teacher with Public Schools for 2 years. On the side, I have provided respite care for 2 families who have children with ASD for 4 years. I have also...

Kaitlin K.


Denver, CO

$19-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Enthusiastic, Passionate Sitter

I am a 23-year-old college student at the University of Denver who hopes to go into special education following my graduation next fall. I have experience working as a 1:1 aid for a 6-year-old with autism at the Keystone Science School, as well as a mentor to individuals with developmental/intellectual disabilities with Tapestry...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Denver, CO

Marta D.

4.0

communication is a little hard but Marta is reliable and efficient.

- linda L.

Megan F.

5.0

Megan is AMAZING! She is great with my non verbal asd child! She very patient , smart, east to relate to. She lets you know everything that she does with your child and even takes picture to send you of there day! She not scared to try new things with my son. She was brave enough to even take my son...

- Jocelyn H.

Megan C.

5.0

Megan has been taking care of our 3 children for 5 years (infants to grade school). She is wonderful with the kids and very dependable! Megan managed driving them, cooking meals, school drop off/pick ups, schoolwork, bed times, teaching reading and so much more. She also traveled frequently with us...

- Ashley C.

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Ratings for Denver, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating4.7 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Denver, CO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 141 reviews of the 397 listed special needs caregivers.