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Special needs caregivers in Johnstown, CO

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Marissa L.


Berthoud, CO

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

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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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

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Nichole H.


Berthoud, CO

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional With 12 Years Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Nichole! While my husband and I do not yet have any children of our own, I've known my whole life that I someday want nothing more than to become a mother. I knew I wanted to gain all the skills possible to prepare for that day and, as a result, pursued a career in the early childhood education field! I...
Nichole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a 31-year-old Greeley resident and I love working with children. I majored in History & Secondary Education at Colorado Christian University. I work for a non-profit organization tutoring kiddos with dyslexia in reading and writing. It's so rewarding, but not a full-time job. I am hoping for some other job opportunities...
Sharon can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Autumn N.


Greeley, CO

$15-25/hr2 yrs exp

Hi! I love working with kids and I'm currently a substitute teacher looking to spend time with kids more outside of school. I have special needs experience and have grown up in a family that has someone with a mental disability. I have worked at a school where we practiced meal prepping for our kids. I have worked with kids of...
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Sarah P.


Loveland, CO

$19/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Sarah and I am currently pursuing my PhD in School Psychology. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, as well as a Master's Degree in Professional Psychology. I have a passion for the well-being of children, and would LOVE to be considered for any of your sitting needs. I have experience working with...
Sarah can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Sarah was super easy to work with, and my daughter loved her the second she stepped in the door. Sarah kept me updated throughout our time away from home."

Kirbee A.

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Teresa F.


Longmont, CO

$30-100/hr4 yrs exp

Looking For A Part-Time/Full-Time Nanny Job

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello welcome to my profile. I have been working as a nanny for the last two years. I have two boys I am well experienced in this profession because I also have a 16year-old son who goes to school he has special needs and he needs a lot of understanding and love. I am not just a nanny I am also a great friend loving and caring....
Teresa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Great employee had to lay off due to lack of work for my company."

Todd T.

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Leilani R.


Loveland, CO

$20-27/hr4 yrs exp

Creative, Patient, Fun Sitter!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Leilani! I am a big sister to three crazy kids! I love spending my time with imaginative children. I am honest, reliable, creative, fun and patient. To this day I find joy and wholeness when I work with little ones. I have four years of experience providing nanny services! I have cared for many infants as young as a...
Leilani can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Leilani did an awesome job babysitting our 6-month baby girl! She would take her for a walk, fed her a bottle, and put her down to sleep for a nap. She is very kind and gentle and easy to work with. Would highly recommend."

Hannah E.

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Renate M.


Loveland, CO

$37/hr10 yrs exp

Home Health Aid, Full time. Meal Prep, House- Keeping, Errands, Companionship

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Had my first care. com senior to accompany for 6 weeks, and loved every minute of it! Been with care. com for over 6 years now, and my families have become family to me. Check out the review my families gave me. Was for 26 years a Foster mom to a special needs child. Raised my own 3 kids, took care of my daughter with cancer for...
Renate can also help with: Companionship, errands, dementia, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Renate is a jewel. My father in law who was very resistant to get any help, is so happy! A real success and this is thanks to Renate ability to make him comfortable, caring and lively too."

Brigitte T.

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Martha S.


Erie, CO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Teacher/Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Martha and I am a recently retired elementary/preschool teacher of 25 years. I have taught special needs, elementary and preschool aged children(3-5 years old). I love playing and teaching children through outdoor experiences, reading, science and arts and crafts. I believe that I am a very loving, patient and...
Martha can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Martha is absolutely amazing! She is so dependable and responsible. She makes healthy snacks for kiddos and plays games with them. We love her!"

Jessica D.

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Heidi J.


Loveland, CO

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I am Heidi! I have been working in childcare for many years. I am a full-time Speech Language Pathologist Asst. and absolutely adore my 8 nieces & nephews. I work in education out in Greeley with kiddos in grades K-12. I have a school schedule which blesses me with summers off. I would love to spend this summer working...
Heidi can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Heidi has been with our family for almost 4 years. She has cared for our oldest since she was weeks old and now watches both our girls. She is kind, clean, communicative, on-time and our kids love her. Could not say enough good things about her! Any family would be...

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Madelyn K.


Fort Collins, CO

$15-18/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm an experienced childcare provider, with 9 years of experience caring for children from toddlers to preteens, and I'm comfortable caring for up to 3 children at a time! I also have experience with pet sitting, light house cleaning, meal prep, errand running, and carpooling! I like finding creative and imaginative...
Madelyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"She is dependable, responsible, and arrives on time. My children love when she comes over because she plays and engages with them. One of my sons has a disability and she is amazing with him! She asks great questions and does what it asked. She is wonderful! "

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Lucy C.


Fort Collins, CO

$20-35/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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...
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Kailee S.


Longmont, CO

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Looking For Live In Situation!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 10 years, as well as children with special needs. I started off as a soccer coach and moved to respite and nannying. In college I was a certified kindergarten aide and received some educational training during that. Since then I have done respite/nannying for over 100 families as well...
Kailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kailee is incredible. She's the most active and engaged babysitter we've ever had. From the first time my kids met her, they kept asking when she would be coming back. She's dependable, capable, and full of ideas and activities. Can't recommend her enough."

Jasmine F.

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Susan T.


Fort Collins, CO

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sue treats all kids as if they were her own. She spends quality time getting to know their individual personalities and then finds ways to encourage and love them. She is kind and patient yet firm. I would highly recommend her. "

Jennifer K.

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Sara S.


Fort Collins, CO

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing Curiosity, Creativity, And Compassion

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, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sara worked for us caring for our son from the time he was eighteen months until he was three years old. The best "reviewer" of Sara would be our son who absolutely adored her. We were nervous to leave him with someone outside the family, but were quickly...

Sara S.

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Madison J.


Longmont, CO

$19-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello There! Nice To Meet You.

Hi! My name is Madi, I am currently in my last semester at Colorado State University studying Human Development. In the future I see myself becoming a special education teacher or a working with at risk youth. I'm looking for a job inside Boulder to occupy my time and to enjoy being around children! At CSU, I was a leader of a...
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Ally G.


Fort Collins, CO

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

The Babysitter You're Looking For!

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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Ally was so helpful and took great care of our kids. 10/10 recommend. :)"

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Emma C.


Longmont, CO

$16-21/hr6 yrs exp

I See Beauty In The Unusual

I have 6+ years experience in childcare including special needs, behavioral issues, and infinite care. I was the director of a small Nursery for 1 year where I coordinated staff scheduling, training, supplies, and anything else needed to ensure safety and happiness for all. I have 2 years experience in dementia and memory...
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Abby B.


Fort Collins, CO

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Looking For Part Time Childcare Position

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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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.

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Vivian P.


Loveland, CO

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Retired LPN

Worked primarily with Special Needs and elderly. Friendly, supportive, caring, conscientious, compassionate, honest.
Vivian can also help with: Transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Johnstown, CO

Sarah P.

5.0

Sarah was super easy to work with, and my daughter loved her the second she stepped in the door. Sarah kept me updated throughout our time away from home.

- Kirbee A.

Teresa F.

5.0

Great employee had to lay off due to lack of work for my company.

- Todd T.

Leilani R.

5.0

Leilani did an awesome job babysitting our 6-month baby girl! She would take her for a walk, fed her a bottle, and put her down to sleep for a nap. She is very kind and gentle and easy to work with. Would highly recommend.

- Hannah E.

Renate M.

5.0

We feel so fortunate to have found Renate! She is quickly becoming a part of our family! She is an amazing person and has been so very helpful with my parents.

- Katie N.

Martha S.

5.0

Martha is absolutely amazing! She is so dependable and responsible. She makes healthy snacks for kiddos and plays games with them. We love her!

- Jessica D.

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