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Find special needs caregivers in Fountain, CO that you’ll love

60 special needs caregivers are listed in Fountain, CO

The average posted rate is $19/hr as of April 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Fountain, CO

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Joel A.


Fountain, CO

$22-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I have 2 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Feeding. I'm also trained and comfortable with administering insulin injections as needed.
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Jillynn M.


Fountain, CO

$23-30/hr2 yrs exp

I've working in ABA therapy for 2 years as a Lead RBT. My job has been to provide therapy for children on the spectrum teaching them communication skills, life skills, social skills, and so much more. I'm CPR and Safety care certified and have experience in both. In my years in ABA I have worked with kids ages 2-15. I started...
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Lexi L.


Fountain, CO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Laundry. Additionally, I have experience caring for children with special needs, and I am comfortable giving medicine because I am currently in college to become a nurse. I enjoy playing games and doing crafts with the kids. I am also willing to help with...
Lexi can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Akacya M.


Fountain, CO

$19/hr10 yrs exp

Care Taker

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 16 plus years caregiver/hospice Functional Summary* Med Tech Certified Assist in Client Bathing & Hygiene Basic First Aid And CPR Grief And Elder Loss Certified Shift Leader Caretaker for Special Needs as well as Senior Citizens Comfortable With All ADLs Including Errands
Akacya can also help with: Home modification, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

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Samantha R.


Fountain, CO

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

I have cared for family friends and relatives who are between the ages 70-90. Some of the things I have done while caring for them include: Bathing, Brushing hair/teeth, grocery shopping, cooking, reading, getting their mail, taking them to the park or mall, cleaning their house, washing clothes, listening to them, talking,...
Samantha can also help with: Personal care, errands, light cleaning, transportation, meal prep
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Esmeralda S.


Fountain, CO

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

The Guardian Caretaker

4.9

(10)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I bring 15 years of experience to the care giving profession. My journey started as a mom of special needs son. From this experience I learned patience, empathy, compassion. Seeing first hand all the challenges families face when needing extra care for a loved one inspired me to make this my life's work. It is my purpose to...
Esmeralda can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Esmeralda has been taking care of our parents for a few months now. She has been a true blessing! She is responsible, thoughtful, takes initiative and most importantly is kind. My family highly recommends her! "

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Bentley G.


Colorado Springs, CO

$17-29/hr3 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm currently a Severe Disabilities Teacher in District 8. I have my masters in special education and 10+ years working with special needs and 15+ years working with children.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Bentley is WONDERFUL!!! My son loves her so much. She is sweet, patient, and just a great teacher for kids. We will keep having her back whenever we can. My Son had a ball and already wants her to come back."

Katherine A.

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Bentley G.


Colorado Springs, CO

$17-19/hr10 yrs exp

A Helping Hand

I am currently a Severe disabilities teacher in District 8. I have been a special education teacher for 6 years and have worked with special needs for 10+.
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Theresa B.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable Drop Off Care You Can Count On.

10 years and more of ECE for ages newborn and up. 6 years experience as an Infant Toddler Supervisor. I started working with kids when I graduated early from highschool in 1994. I took college courses to enhance my early childhood education career. I became the lead teacher in 2001. In 2012, I began to work as a respite...
Theresa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Felicia C.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-19/hr

Marry Poppins Here!

Most of my experience comes from working as a live in nanny for two children. I cared for them for nearly 10 years. After that I worked for two years as a paraprofessional in the Special Education program at an elementary school. I worked mostly with Autistic children. I also have a 15-year-old autistic nephew. Spending time...
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Jessica W.


Colorado Springs, CO

$10-15/hr

Patient And Loving Mom Of 6 Looking For FT Live Out Position

I am a mom of 6 kids ages 21, 19, 13, 12, 10, 3!! My oldest has Austism and adhd and my 10-year-old also has adhd. I was married for 22 years and a FT stay at home mom until a year ago when my husband and father of ALL 6 had a mental breakdown (embarrassing but feel I need to explain my situation) so I am needing to work FT.
Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person who has approximately 5 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers with special needs. With me, your children will receive appropriate care, and I'm willing to do additional other tasks if requested. Personally, I'm an organizer, planner, and...
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Alison K.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

2.0

(1)

Hello families, I'm an experienced nanny looking for my next long term family to nanny for. While I've had over 10 years experience as a nanny, I'm also a mom to an almost 4-year-old little girl. I love anything outdoors (parks, zoos, pools), arts and crafts and using our imagination to play whatever their creative minds come up...
Alison can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nicole M.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Nurturing, Reliable Nanny/Experienced Mom Available For Full-Time Care

I'm a stay-at-home mom of three (a college student, a high schooler, and a 6-year-old), with over 20 years of experience as a babysitter and nanny. I love spending time with my family, reading, cooking, being outside, doing arts and crafts, and playing games. I am currently an online student working towards my bachelor's degree,...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Esther L.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-21/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver ~ Special Needs

Hello, my name is Esther! I've been giving of my time and heart as a Caregiver for over 25 year's now. I take pride in the help I offer to others! Being a giver comes naturally for me and brings joy to my heart to make life easier for other's! Offering love, kindness, responsible, friendly, great communication, etc! I can handle...
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Carolina C.


Colorado Springs, CO

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual Preschool Teacher

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

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, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely adore Carolina. She’s the perfect blend of fun, responsible, and educational—my toddler and teens both look forward to her time with them every single week. Whether it’s keeping my toddler entertained with creative activities or helping my teens with...

Care member

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Carolina C.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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...
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Carolina C.


Colorado Springs, CO

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Senior Care Provider

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
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...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marius F.


Colorado Springs, CO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Dependable Care For Your Littles

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience with infants, children and families and would love to get to know yours. Professionally I hold a graduate degree as a midwife and have extensive training with newborns and infants including lactation and bottle feeding, sleep coaching, and infant development. I enjoy working with babies through...
Marius can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maren was wonderful with our 4-year old daughter. She brought her little one along and they had a great time playing together. She was able to take the job on short notice and really helped us out. We would definitely hire her again!"

Heidi S.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Fountain, CO

Esmeralda S.

5.0

My mother fell, broke 3 ribs and her wrist and I needed someone urgently on the day before Thanksgiving to help me care for her since I live out of town. Esmeralda responded right away and was able to work my mother into her schedule. My mother ended up needing to go to the ER and Esmeralda drove...

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Bentley G.

5.0

I was worried leaving our dog because he is not the easiest with strangers, but Bentley and her husband made it look easy. Highly recommend!

- Care member

Carolina C.

5.0

We absolutely adore Carolina. She’s the perfect blend of fun, responsible, and educational—my toddler and teens both look forward to her time with them every single week. Whether it’s keeping my toddler entertained with creative activities or helping my teens with homework and life advice, she’s...

- Care member

Marius F.

5.0

First time letting besides family watch our kids , and our 4 Girls loved her! thanks again Mars!

- Gaylon B.

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

Average Rating4.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Fountain, CO are rated 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers.