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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Elkhorn, NE

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of November 2024

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years

Special needs caregivers in Elkhorn, NE

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Breanna E.


Elkhorn, NE

$24-40/hr9 yrs exp

5.0

(5)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked under the state of Nebraska as a caregiver for roughly two years and have babysat for several years. My age specialization is ages newborn to 5 years but I love kiddos of all ages! I have 4-6 years caring for special needs children, specifically children with autism and down syndrome. I am CPR certified, first-aid...
Breanna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Breanna is such an amazing nanny!! She communicated well the day before we hired her, she arrived on time, super friendly person, was SO sweet with our daughter, played with her outside in our backyard, texted me short updates throughout her shift, was nice to our...

Jennifer S.

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Mallory A.


Elkhorn, NE

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

As a CNA, I am responsible for patient vital signs, blood sugars, and assisting with ADL's. I worked in the Rehab unit, which mostly consists of elderly patients. This allowed me to learn several different types of transfers and exposed me to patients with various types of medical conditions. I am hardworking, patient, and...
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Danielle B.


Elkhorn, NE

$18-50/hr13 yrs exp

I've been caring for children for over a decade because I'm passionate about helping them grow and develop. It brings me great joy to witness their progress and to know that I've made a positive impact on their lives. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience...
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Lynette L.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience providing care/ supervision for children from newborn to 18 years old. I have over 12 years experience with special needs. I am well versed in behavior modification as well as ABA therapy. I am a mother to 3 adults and a grandmother/ Tutu to a 3-year-old. I hope to bring my positive and fun energy...
Lynette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Lynette was a caregiver for my mom and was a wonderful companion. She was kind and interacted with her which made my mom comfortable. I will use her again. She came through for me with short notice. Very pleased with her service. "

Marleen J.

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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. My mom had a home daycare growing up, and I had a special needs brother who needed 24/7 care. I worked at a daycare for over a year in the infant-one room, however I babysit for several families and have experience with all age groups! I am planning on majoring in Special...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We have hired Nikki for a regular ongoing schedule for our 2 yr old twins for the next several months. She is wonderful with them, they light up when she walks in the door and they follow her out waving bye bye. She does light meal prep for us as well....

Debbie S.

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Allie C.


Omaha, NE

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver In Omaha

Hello! My name is Allie C. I am 25 years old and the mother to a 3-year-old daughter. When I'm not spending time with her, I am attending classes at College of Saint Mary. I am an elementary education major and early childhood minor. I have over 10 years of experience in babysitting and childcare. I also have experience working...
Allie can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

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Jadyn A.


Omaha, NE

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Built In Sibling

Hey! My name is Jadyn! I'm 22 and a graduate from UNO in December with a degree in communications! I have experience working with little babies (newborns) up to teenagers. I have a reliable car, pet friendly, CPR certified, first aid certified, babysitting certified, stop the bleed certified, and was a lifeguard and swim lessons...
Jadyn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jadyn was amazing! She is reliable and Is always doing fun stuff with the kids. I would highly recommend her."

Lisa H.

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Anna M.


Omaha, NE

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! I am a fun and professional person who loves to care for others. I have worked with children from birth to grade 6, with 9 years of experience. I can provide safe, inclusive, and energetic care and am flexible with household tasks. My most recent position was a lead teacher for a 4 and 5-year-old program. In this program, I...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I first met Anna in my son’s preschool classroom. I could immediately tell she had great leadership skills and a wonderful way with children. When the lead preschool teacher left suddenly, Anna was chosen to fill in as the lead teacher until they were able to hire...

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Jennifer F.


Arlington, NE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I previously have worked as the director of a preschool and head preschool teacher (9years). I have also worked as a substitute para with special needs students in the public school system. Additionally, growing up helping to care for a younger brother with arthrogryposis has given me an interest for working with special needs...
5.0
"I have known Jennifer for a year. We came from Puerto Rico, and my son was struggling with reading and writing in English. Since the beginning of our professional relationship, she was very cordial, responsible, accessible, kind, and proactive. When we met, she...

Lorraine C.

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Tayler B.


Omaha, NE

$15-24/hr10 yrs exp

Cheerful, Fun,owing Caregiver

3.0

(4)

I am Tayler, I have a lot of special needs care. It all started in middle school when I was apart of going down to help the special needs peers of mine, and it went all the way through high school! I was also working in a childcare center for 5 plus years that accepted everyone! I have my CMA, CNA, I am certified in a few areas...
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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I grew up with a brother with cerebral palsy who needed 24/7 care with feeding, changing, bathing, and entertainment. For two years every Thursday, I have been watching a 15-year-old girl with special needs who also needs constant care. I also take care of two other special needs children occasionally. I love what I do and I am...
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Hailey W.


Omaha, NE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Teacher

Certified Teacher (History/Social Studies for Secondary) with Masters Degree 10+ years of childcare experience Experience working with special needs, ELL, and other learners Taught cooking, nutrition, and sustainability courses with local non-profits
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jamie K.


Omaha, NE

$15-20/hr

Senior Caregiver/ Special Needs Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 8 years experience working with high risk adults with disabilities in both a residential and vocational day program setting. I have over 10 years experience working with children who were severely multiple handicapped, medically fragile, and developmentally disabled in a school setting. I am currently working as a...
Jamie can also help with: Transportation, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & more
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Misty V.


Bennington, NE

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years working with children and adults who have special needs. I am passionate, loving, and passionate person. I have worked in schools as an Sped-para and worked for individuals in there home.
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Rachel T.


Omaha, NE

$20-36/hr10 yrs exp

I have 22 years of experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant and 19 years experience as a Certified Medication Aide. I've worked in just about every form of healthcare including private duty, medical assistant, hospice aide, long term care, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation center, surgical center and hospitals. I have...
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Stephanie D.


Valley, NE

$20-30/hr

Energetic Professional Caregiver

I have many years of experience with childcare and special needs, I do not have any professional experience working with elderly other than my grandparents. I would love the opportunity because I know I'd be a great fit. I am reliable, honest, and caring. I am 32 years old, I would like to find something around 180th and Center...
Stephanie can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, dementia & more
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Abigail T.


Bennington, NE

$13-18/hr3 yrs exp

School Psychologist

Current school psych and plmhp for an esu2. Experience with infant to adult special education programs.
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Kendyl N.


Omaha, NE

$15-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Kendyl, I am 18 and graduated in May, love working with all kinds of kids including special needs, have been working at a daycare for almost 1. 5 years, as well as a life guard and swim instructor for over 2 years. I would love to be a part of helping your family.
Kendyl can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Paige P.


Omaha, NE

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Paige and I have been nannying/babysitting for over 15 years now and I absolutely love it! I love being able to help out with families and take extra good care of their little ones when their parents are away! I Have been a pediatric nurse in Omaha for eight years now and truly believe I have the world's...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jamie K.


Omaha, NE

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

End Of Life Doula (pediatric, Special Needs, And Adults)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 8 years experience working with high risk adults with disabilities in both a residential and vocational day program setting. I have over 10 years experience working with children who were severely multiple handicapped, medically fragile, and developmentally disabled in a school setting. I am a special needs and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Elkhorn, NE

Breanna E.

5.0

Breanna is such an amazing nanny!! She communicated well the day before we hired her, she arrived on time, super friendly person, was SO sweet with our daughter, played with her outside in our backyard, texted me short updates throughout her shift, was nice to our dogs, and overall, would LOVE to...

- Jennifer S.

Lynette L.

5.0

Lynette was a caregiver for my mom and was a wonderful companion. She was kind and interacted with her which made my mom comfortable. I will use her again. She came through for me with short notice. Very pleased with her service.

- Marleen J.

Nicole W.

5.0

We have hired Nikki for a regular ongoing schedule for our 2 yr old twins for the next several months. She is wonderful with them, they light up when she walks in the door and they follow her out waving bye bye. She does light meal prep for us as well. Communication is wonderful and prompt and she...

- Debbie S.

Jadyn A.

5.0

Jadyn was amazing! She is reliable and Is always doing fun stuff with the kids. I would highly recommend her.

- Lisa H.

Anna M.

5.0

I first met Anna in my son’s preschool classroom. I could immediately tell she had great leadership skills and a wonderful way with children. When the lead preschool teacher left suddenly, Anna was chosen to fill in as the lead teacher until they were able to hire another full-time teacher. It was...

- Care member

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Ratings for Elkhorn, NE special needs caregivers listed on Care.com

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Elkhorn, NE are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 5 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.