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95 special needs caregivers are listed in Fort Collins, CO
The average posted rate is $18/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 4 years
Special needs caregivers in Fort Collins, CO
4.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I am Lucy, I am a junior at CSU. I have 7 years of experience babysitting and I learned a tremendous amount from my brother who has Down syndrome and autism. Additionally, I have babysat for various kids with special needs. I have learned that patience is vital as well as safety, but the end goal is also to have fun. I...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently graduated with my Doctorate of Physical Therapy. I had a full-time 10 week rotation in an Outpatient Pediatric setting treating pediatric patients with Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, and more. I have always loved working with kids and it warms my heart to help kids with neurological or...
Kwiona M.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Kwiona (pronounced Kiana) I am 25 years old and I love working with children of all ages!
5.0
"Kwiona has watched our kids and they really enjoyed being with her.
She was on time, very easy to communicate with over text. We will definitely be using her again."
Kerrie L.
Tracey G.
Fort Collins, CO
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am an independence caregiver with over 20 years experience available to help other families in need of assistance with a variety of different things from child care to elder care, housekeeping, cooking, errands, and organizing. I have years of experience and fabulous references upon request. I have experience with a variety of...
5.0
"Our son has autism. We also have a daughter who is neurotypical. Tracey was their principal caregiver (other than her parents, who had to work) when they were young. She was very conscientious and professional but also very intuitive and creative. She became...
Mary I.
Dagny M L.
Fort Collins, CO
$22-26/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
I am well versed in caring for children of all ages as well as children with special needs. I started caring for children at 12 years old and have babysat and nannied for many families since then.
I am a firm believer that children know and understand so much more than many people give them credit for. I believe...
Dagny M can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Dagne babysits for us regularly. My two littles love her and are so excited when they know she’s coming over! She is very attentive to the kiddos, keeps the house tidy and is a great communicator. We’re grateful to have her around :) "
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Susan T.
Fort Collins, CO
$22-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
To Whom it May Concern,
Greetings! I believe my 35+ years of experience caring for children in various settings is an excellent match to the qualifications you are seeking for this position. In the years I was working as a professional Social Worker helping children and families with special needs, I continued to nanny...
Susan can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"I have known Susan for 9 years. In that time, I have found Susan to be a great person that I have entrusted with my son on many occasions. She is caring, hard-working, and extremely dependable. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan for any future endeavors she...
April C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Erica and I'm a recent grad from Colorado State University. My friends and family would describe me as creative and enthusiastic, and I love to find fun ways to learn new things and share them with others. My favorite part about nannying or working with kids is learning about what they're interested in and helping...
Erica can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Erica is really great with our children! And our cat and dog as well. She is young but very mature for her age. And she has lots of energy."
Carlye W.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I began my professional childcare journey by babysitting as a teenager and have since had extensive experience in various educational and caregiving roles. Starting as an assistant teacher in 2008 and transitioning to nannying in 2011, I have cared for children ages three weeks to nine years in nanny positions, childcare...
Sara can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Sara S. became part of our family 5 years ago. My family and I could not ask for a better nanny than Sara. I had two tiny babies that could not go to day care. Sara is well qualified and able to take on more than expected. My youngest had special needs and Sara was...
Kristin K.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Currently, I'm a stay at home mom with my 17-month-old daughter.
I have various babysitting/nanny experience, teaching experience, coaching experience, training with children who have mild to moderate special needs, and I have a degree in Family Science. Aside from being a nanny, my other various work experiences includes all...
Abby can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Abby watched our kids for a date night and she was wonderful! She was prompt and had my one year old smiling right away. We will definitely hire her again."
Sandy R.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I absolutely love working with children and I have been doing so for 5 years. In the past, I have worked as a ski instructor for 4-5-year-olds, a swim teacher, a nanny, gymnastics coach, and a babysitter. I also currently work at Respite Care providing care for children with special needs. I am extremely passionate about...
Ally can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Ally was a great nanny for my family. She had no problem caring for my three children (all three years old and under). She's a very calm individual who does not seem to get stressed easily. Helped my 3yo with activity books, and my toddlers with reading and fine...
Justin N.
Alexis R.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced, Engaging, And Empathetic Caregiver Open To Opportunities
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
***I am currently located in Fort Collins, Colorado****
As the daughter of a special needs teacher, I have been around children my entire life. I first started babysitting when I was 12 and our neighbors asked me to watch their kids for a few hours. Since then, I have spent years nannying for families, including live-in and...
Alexis can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Alexis was a true lifesaver. She took care of our almost three year old while we skied in Breckenridge. She was kind, dependable, extremely communicative and creative. She kept our youngest busy and happy while we enjoyed the slopes with our older kids. She was...
Rachel G.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a mom available to help other families in need of assistance with a variety of different things from child care to elder care, light housekeeping, cooking, errands, and organizing. I have years of experience and fabulous references upon request. I have experience with a variety of special needs including autism, Down...
Tracey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"She's wonderful! Tracey is intuitive, loving, gentle, and genuinely cares about others. She's incredible with children and babies. Tracey is full of love and empathy and has a huge heart. She's wonderful at teaching new things, very kind when there are issues, and...
Emily H.
Jacqueline L.
Fort Collins, CO
$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Senior Care Giver Looking For Someone To Care For And Love
4.0
(1)
Hello my name is Jacqueline. A little back ground information on me, I'm happily married for 7 year, we have a daughter that's 15 years old. I'm a very loving, caring, compassionate, friendly, reliable, happy person that has a lot of energy with a tremendous amount of patience. I have been in the care taking field sense a...
Jacqueline can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CNA
Hello,
my name is Amanda, In January I decided to uproot and further my passion helping individuals with disabilities. I moved to Arizona where I obtained prevention and support class, CPR, first aid, and aed training, article 9, and training venue classes. I spent 5 months 24 hrs/ 7 days a week caregiving at group homes and...
I am a college student at CSU looking to gain experience working with special needs kiddos or others. I am very compassionate, empathetic, understanding, and willing to learn. I love getting to know those with special needs and finding out that what makes them special has nothing to do with any diagnosis.
I have experience with children with autism, behavioral disorders, and ADHD. I am an elementary school teacher with experience as a Registered Behavior Therapist. I have worked with elementary aged children and preteens. I am CPR certified and am also certified in Mental Health First Aid.
I am a certified teacher and I love working with people with special needs. I recognize that they are a person first, and that their disability is a part of them, but does not define them. I am certified in first aid and CPR, and have been a lifeguard for over 10 years. I am reliable and patient and am willing to help with other...
Hi there! My name is Hunter and I am a licensed professional counselor candidate (LPCC) with a masters in counseling and career development. Before that, I spent spent 4 years as a tutor and eventually moved abroad for a year to teach English.
I was diagnosed with ADHD at 17 years old and it's been my passion ever since to...
Lindsey G.
Fort Collins, CO
$13-20/hr • 1 yrs exp
I am a registered behavioral technician working with children ages 2-9. I have experience working with PECS, maladaptive behaviors, and basic ASL. I use positive reinforcement to help children develop their social, emotional, and communication skills.
Rylan G.
Fort Collins, CO
$15-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Hi my name is Rylan I'm a sophomore at CSU. I love working with people with special needs! I have a brother with Down Syndrome who I am really close with, and have worked with people with disabilities throughout my life. Throughout high school I volunteered in Circle of Friends, where I spent my free periods in the special needs...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fort Collins, CO
Kwiona M.
5.0
Kwiona has watched our kids and they really enjoyed being with her.
She was on time, very easy to communicate with over text. We will definitely be using her again.
- Kerrie L.
Tracey G.
5.0
Tracey has just started helping me organize and purge my home of three generations worth of stuff. And all I can say is that she's AMAZING! I cared for my mother and grandmother at home consecutively for a decade and clearing out after all of it is difficult on so my levels. Tracey has been fabulous...
- Nicole L.
Dagny M L.
5.0
Can I give a 10?
Dagny is a delight.
She took care of our two doggos for their first weekend with another caretaker.
I asked Dagny to come over for a pre-view (I paid of course).
Dagny stayed in contact, both leading up to, and during the stay.
Dagny left a list of their fun activities as well as...
- Michael S.
Susan T.
5.0
I have known Sue for 4-5 years. She is most detail-oriented, organized, responsible, kind and caring person I know. She has 2 children and has been a stay-at-home mom since they were born. She is also very active in the kids' school being on various committees. Now that her kids are a little...
- Lisa C.
Erica H.
5.0
Erica is great! I wish she wasn't leaving our family. She is responsible and trustworthy. We were lucky to have found her.
- Trisha M.
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Ratings for Fort Collins, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.5 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Fort Collins, CO are rated 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 25 reviews of the 95 listed special needs caregivers.