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Special needs caregivers in Gretna, NE

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Vivian O.


Gretna, NE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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I've always been passionate about caring for children and helping them learn and grow. With over 20 years of experience as a childcare provider, and raising four children of my own I've had the pleasure of working with families and children of all ages. My creative and imaginative nature allows me to create a fun and engaging...
Vivian can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Nikki is hands down the best care giver we have ever hired. She is responsible, smart, friendly and caring. I give Nikki my highest rating. She truly is the best."

Maggie D.

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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: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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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, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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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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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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

CNA

First Aid

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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Amanda C.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Creative Compassionate Care

I have raised two sons and have worked in preschools with toddlers 2-3-year-olds. I worked in elementary education as a library assistant, compter lab teachet and volunteer coordinator, working with pre k to seventh graders. I've coordinated an Arts and Heritage After -School Program coordinator for seventh and eighth grade...
Amanda can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Ashley V.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone! I have worked with multiple families with ages ranging from newborn to 12 years old. In 2015 I received my early childhood development degree. I am a mother of 3, two with special needs and am looking for families open to one of them being with me and on school breaks all three with me.
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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...
I am a dedicated, patient, and experienced childcare provider with a passion for enriching the lives of children and supporting families. As a BCBA with nearly five years of experience working with special needs children, I have developed a deep understanding of child development and a talent for creating a safe, nurturing, and...
Jennifer can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Caitlin W.


Omaha, NE

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter And All About Fun

I was heavily involved in the Special Needs Program at my school from sophomore to senior year. I have also babysat for many of my parents work friends since I was 16.
Caitlin can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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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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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: Hospice services, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, errands & more
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Kristen P.


Springfield, NE

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

A little About Me

I have worked in school settings with special need children. I have grown up watching children. Also have a 3-year-old of my own
Kristen can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Caeli R.


Omaha, NE

$17-23/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Caeli! I'm very reliable, fun and energetic. Currently I'm a special needs para at an elementary school and before that I was a SAHM for 3 years. I love being a mom and taking care of children! I have a lot of experience working with kids, especially now that I have one of my own. I used to work at a daycare for...
Caeli can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hello! I'm randi and I love to be around kids. I have 1 niece and 1 nephew and I love to watch and spend time with them. They are the light of my life. I can't wait to have a family of my own in the future, but for now I love to watch and care for other children! I'm very well with special needs kid as well, my twin sister has a...
Randi can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Camryn L.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr5 yrs exp

3.7

(3)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Camryn! I've been working in child care for over 4 years now! My child care experience expands across all age groups including special needs, I find joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life and I want to share that with everyone! I'm comfortable with all pets, driving to the child's activities, house chores...
Camryn can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Camryn is so great to have around! She’s reliable, super flexible, and has amazing energy everytime she comes around. The kids and I love having her."

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Shannon S.


Bellevue, NE

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Teen Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with all ages and all types of children. I have worked at a daycare, and providing in home care to individuals with special needs. I am going to college and playing softball and majoring in Special Education and Physical Ed. I also help coach softball. I volunteer with children and have been babysitting...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased."

Kyna M.

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Kelsey S.


Omaha, NE

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Breanna E.


Elkhorn, NE

$24-40/hr9 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gretna, NE

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.

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

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.

Camryn L.

5.0

Camryn has been with our family for over a year now. She is absolutely wonderful and our 3 kids love her! She is very responsible and always on time. We will miss her this summer and can’t wait to have her back for the next school year!

- Care member

Shannon S.

4.0

Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased.

- Kyna M.

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