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31 special needs caregivers are listed in Grand Junction, CO

The average posted rate is $18/hr as of May 2025

The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years

Special needs caregivers in Grand Junction, CO

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Amanda R.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Passionate And Engaged Respite Provider

5.0

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Hi! I'm Amanda. I love kids, but I specialize in caring for kids with disabilities. I have experience as a private nanny for kids with disabilities, working at a daycare for kids with developmental disabilities, at a therapy camp for kids with cerebral palsy, at a post high school transition program, and at a nursing home...
5.0
"We were so fortunate to find Amanda. She is wonderful with our daughter who has special needs. She is caring, hardworking, and reliable. Our daughter loves Amanda and has a great time with her, and we know that she is in the best of hands. "

Care member

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Reanne R.


Grand Junction, CO

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

EMT -B/Caregiver

Hello! My name is Reanne and I have been in the medical field for seven years. My journey began working in various roles in EMS before settling into home healthcare. I have worked as an EMT, HCA and been BLS and IV certified. I have worked as a home health care provider both privately and through the state for several clients. I...
5.0
"She is a very caring and compassionate worker. She works hard and loves her residents."

Sarah H.

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Jade W.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-40/hr5 yrs exp

Entertaining, Positive Attitude, Responsible, Overachiever, Personal!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jade! I am a fun-loving, positive, dedicated, and quick-learning girl who loves caring for people of all ages and abilities. I have loads of experience starting with caring for my two severely special need foster brothers. I worked for DCFS in caring for other special need young adults. I also have often worked...
Jade can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two daughters just adore Jade. She has been amazing since day one. Very friendly, punctual and great with kids. We have been through numerous sitters over the years and can say Jade is probably the best one yet."

Kevin W.

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Lydia K.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-28/hr7 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an adventurous and energetic, yet also responsible babysitter who just spent a year working as a behavior therapist for neurodivergent kids! Before that, I worked as a nanny while finishing my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Sociology! I am very comfortable spending time with many kids at once and have worked with kids...
Lydia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lydia cared for our 4 year old daughter over the summer months and is by far the BEST caregiver we've ever had. Our daughter is pretty particular and very active. Lydia did not disappoint and quickly became our daughter's favorite person. Lydia truly cares and is...

Elizabeth T.

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Reanne R.


Grand Junction, CO

$25/hr5 yrs exp

I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person I Am Reliable Caring And Loving Person

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Reanne and I have been in the medical field for eight years. My journey began working in various roles in EMS before settling into home healthcare. I have worked as an EMT, HCA and have been BLS and IV certified. I have worked as a home health care provider both privately and through the state for several...
Reanne can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, dementia, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Reanne is great. She is willing to help in anyway she can. Good ideas on how to help take care of my husband myself in a safe way for both of us. My husband & I both appreciate the help Reanne provided. "

Care member

I've had formal training in childhood development, managing behaviors and communication. I have 20 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages and neurodiversity. I am honest, and reliable!
I am a patient and caring person who loves to work with kids. I am studying pre occupational therapy with the goal of becoming a pediatric OT after graduation. I have worked in a OT and speech clinic as an aid and enjoy working with kids of all different abilities!
I have been a special education paraprofessional for many years. I am currently attending CMU to get my Bachelor's in special education. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I am CPR and first aide certified. I am also a CNA and hold a QMAP certification.
Hi! My name is Michaela thanks for your consideration! I have over a year expierence working with children with different disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and OCD to name a few as well as behavioral challenges through applied behavioral analysis therapy! I've had my registered behavioral technician license since March of 2023....
My name is Kelsey and I am a senior biology major at CMU. I am also a member of the women's lacrosse team here where I am a captain! I have 3 years experience working in a memory care facility where I did daily cares, passed meds and directed activities. I have babysat since I was 13 years old including 2 years of young child...
Kelsey can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Kirsten R.


Grand Junction, CO

$20/hr4 yrs exp

I Promise To Treat Any Child In My Care With Kindness, Understanding, Gentleness And Respect.

Hello! I have worked in childcare for 4 years now. I work as a Paraprofessional in the school district. I am in a Special Needs Behavior room. I have also done special needs caregiving for 3 years as a respite care provider. I am looking for some work to fill up my summer. The techniques and language I use are very similar to...
Kirsten can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Madison C.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-17/hr10 yrs exp

Best Big Friend Ever

I am a energetic and fun, as oldest of 15 cousins with some as young as 2 I am no stranger to being around little ones. I have worked with kids my whole life starting my first babysitting job at 9 years old. I have been a full time nanny for a summer, occasional babysitter, and summer camp supervisor. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Realean B.


Grand Junction, CO

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have worked with children within the community for 8 years including children with special needs and health conditions. I have experience nannying children 0-15. I think the role we have as caretakers is essential to help families thrive. I believe in being fully present and engaged when I'm with a child.
Realean can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I love to care for kids, I have many younger nieces and nephews/cousins I care for occasionally. I've cared for all ages of kids from newborn to my 14-year-old cousin. I also have experience with special needs children as my cousin has autism and I've had 100s of hours volunteering for challenger baseball(modified baseball for...
Alexander can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Reagan B.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-16/hr3 yrs exp

About Me

Hi, my name is Reagan B. I am currently in my second year of college for a Nursing degree! Over the years, I have had lots of experience working with children and those with special needs! As my brother has Down syndrome. I have worked multiple summer camps for younger kids with special needs and have volunteered with my...
Reagan can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hello! I am a creative and artsy person who loves doing crafts, as well as engaging in outdoor activities. I believe in creating a fun and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow in. With three nephews, three nieces, and three younger siblings, I have been taking care of kids since I was 14 years old. I have...
Jenna can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Genevieve D.


Grand Junction, CO

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny Looking To Help A Great Family!

Hello there, I'm Genevieve! A little about me, I am a trained pastry chef, so I am quite comfortable in the kitchen. I love getting creative, crafting, art, music, gardening, and swimming! Over the last 10 years, I have worked with some incredible families and children. I have worked as a swim instructor, a dance instructor, a...
Genevieve can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Marissa L.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have years of babysitting experience. I have infant and toddler experience, my last family had a child with some special needs, so I have some special needs experience. I love to do any activities parents would want me to do with their children like going to the park, reading stories, going to the library, and just learning...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

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Barbara M.


Grand Junction, CO

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Trusted Professional

As a former Early Childhood Educator I've worked as a preschool director, lead preschool teacher, assistant preschool teacher, and daycare provider. Additionally, I've worked as a nanny and "babysitter", have worked with and been trained to care for children with special needs, and have worked with elders and am able and happy...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

My name is Kelsey and I graduated with a BS in biology at CMU in 2023. I was also a member of the women's lacrosse team here where I was a captain for 2 years! I have 3 years experience working in a memory care facility where I did daily cares, passed meds and directed activities. I have babysat since I was 13 years old...
Kelsey can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grand Junction, CO

Amanda R.

5.0

We were so fortunate to find Amanda. She is wonderful with our daughter who has special needs. She is caring, hardworking, and reliable. Our daughter loves Amanda and has a great time with her, and we know that she is in the best of hands.

- Care member

Reanne R.

5.0

She is a very caring and compassionate worker. She works hard and loves her residents.

- Sarah H.

Jade W.

5.0

My two daughters just adore Jade. She has been amazing since day one. Very friendly, punctual and great with kids. We have been through numerous sitters over the years and can say Jade is probably the best one yet.

- Kevin W.

Lydia K.

5.0

Lydia cared for our 4 year old daughter over the summer months and is by far the BEST caregiver we've ever had. Our daughter is pretty particular and very active. Lydia did not disappoint and quickly became our daughter's favorite person. Lydia truly cares and is completely present when she shows...

- Elizabeth T.

Reanne R.

5.0

Reanne is great. She is willing to help in anyway she can. Good ideas on how to help take care of my husband myself in a safe way for both of us. My husband & I both appreciate the help Reanne provided.

- Care member

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

Average Rating5.0 / 5

Special Needs Caregivers in Grand Junction, CO are rated 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews of the 31 listed special needs caregivers.