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Vivian O.
Gretna, NE
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
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:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
Anna M.
Omaha, NE
$25-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"It’s a rare thing when, as a parent, that you find someone who is equal parts loving, responsible, dependable, and absolutely adored by your children. Anna has been that person for our family for several years. My wife and I frankly count our blessings that we have...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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...
Lynette L.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
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, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
CPR
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.
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Marleen J.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
Ashley V.
Omaha, NE
$15-25/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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...
Jennifer B.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 5 yrs exp
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands, hospice services, transportation & more
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Randi S.
Omaha, NE
$16-19/hr
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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Camryn L.
Omaha, NE
$20/hr • 5 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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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."
Care member
4.0
(1)
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:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
4.0
"Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased."
Kyna M.
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jadyn was amazing! She is reliable and Is always doing fun stuff with the kids. I would highly recommend her."
Lisa H.
Bethany B.
Papillion, NE
$20-24/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Bethany I'm 32. I work as a paraprofessional/ health para and just graduated nursing school. I am CPR, AED, epi-pen, and seizure precaution trained. I have lots of experience with children of varying ages, including those with behavioral issues and special needs. I have worked with nonverbal children, children...
Bethany can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
CNA
CPR
5.0
"Bethany is amazing with my twin girls. She is reliable, loving and fun."
Andi D.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
If you are looking for an occasional sitter for those date nights, I am your girl! I do have a full time job M-F 8am-5 p.m. The earliest I can be available is 6 p.m. or after as I do have a dog of my own to take care of first.
A little about me:
Im a lead preschool teacher at the UNMC Child Care Center. Before that,...
Tabitha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"My girls always look forward to seeing "Ms. Tab!" She is patient, understanding, respectful, punctual, and I very much appreciate her following instructions. I love that I can count on her! After babysitting for me several times a week for a month, I hired her...
Danielle H.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I recently retired from social work working with adults with developmental disabilities for 35 years. I am a compassionate caring and responsible, reliable person. I am CPR and first aid certified. Up to date on recipient rights and blood born pathogens. I am looking for part time work during the week in the day time. I can...
Leigha G.
Omaha, NE
$14-19/hr
I'm a mother of 3, with background experience from infants to special needs. Prior to my kids starting school, I was over and operator of Above and Beyond childcare. Many references available upon request.
Leigha can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:
CNA
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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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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