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Nichole H.


Berthoud, CO

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare Professional With 12 Years Experience

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
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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Kelleen B.


Loveland, CO

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care-giver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 with their ages ranging from 16-18. I have cared for and loved many individuals with varying needs. Through caring for individuals with ALS, Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's, Quadrepligia, Ataxia, Parkinson's to Incontinence, Dementia, Mobility issues, etc I have developed an extensive amount of training as well as...
5.0
"Kelleen has been a wonderful care giver for my daughter with special needs. She has been more than a care giver, she has been a friend to my daughter."

Alice M.

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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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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, home modification, hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, errands & more
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.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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Mikaela C.


Windsor, CO

$20-23/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny Passionate About Kids, Here In Your Time Of Need.

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Mikaela, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember and it has always been a passion of mine! I have experience with special needs children, medically complex infants, multiples, pets, and have worked with newborns, up to preteens! I have...
Mikaela can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mikaela is great with our two kids! On time, great communication, and they're always happy to see her. We continue to rely on her and can recommend her to others."

Jason B.

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Madelyn K.


Fort Collins, CO

$15-18/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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Ashley S.


Loveland, CO

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Teacher, Experienced In Childcare

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I'm a certified teacher that just recently moved to Colorado. I have 8 years of teaching experience. As I was not able to start in the Public School district for this school year I am offering quality childcare and tutoring. Childcare: I have years of experience with multiple age groups from newborns up including children with...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We absolutely loved having Ashley over every time! We knew we left our daughter safely in her hands, and our daughter always had so much fun with Ashley. We were very sad to say good bye to her. Ashley was always on time or early, and she often brought books and...

Leah R.

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & 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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sara is absolutely the best! Sara completely put my mind at ease when my child was with her. I knew that he was being provided with the highest quality of care. Sara has an outstanding understanding of child development, creates a fun learning environment, and...

Lindsay P.

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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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Jacquelyn E.


Eaton, CO

$20-24/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Jacquelyn and I have been a professional in the childcare industry for several years holding different positions such as agency nanny, chaffeur, and I am currently a paraprofessional for children with severe special needs. Three words to describe me would be compassionate, creative, and highly...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jacquelyn has been our nanny, full-time, Monday-Friday for over a year. She came to us just a few weeks before our little girls first birthday, and our little one has thrived under her care. She has nurtured her joy of reading, helped teach her colors, the...

Lynne J.

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Light cleaning, transportation, respite care, errands

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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.

Kelleen B.

5.0

Kelleen has been a wonderful care giver for my daughter with special needs. She has been more than a care giver, she has been a friend to my daughter.

- Alice M.

Teresa F.

5.0

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

- Todd T.

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.

Heidi J.

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 lucky to have her in their life!

- Care member

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