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Special needs caregivers in La Vista, NE

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Taylor C.


La Vista, NE

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Technician

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I worked in a clinic for autistic toddlers for a little under a year. I worked 1 on 1 with 2-3 different toddlers at a time. I would implement their lesson plans, and work on day to day skills such as, potty training, feeding, dressing, etc. I also worked on cognitive and motor skills with them.
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Alissa M.


La Vista, NE

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced CNA And Caregiver CPR Certified

Hello! My name is Alissa! I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and have been for 4 years now and get CPR certified every year and Also have worked for a 2 different daycares since I was 13 years old! I am able to work with those who have special needs or those who need basic care. I have also done lots of babysitting and nannying...
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Noelle N.


La Vista, NE

$14-18/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced Child At Heart!

Experience babysitting 5+ kids. Former RBT (2 yrs), knowledge of ABA, and special needs. Loves kids and animals. Looking to make a bit of extra cash doing something I love!
Noelle can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Maryjo P.


La Vista, NE

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Jo

I am a grandmother who is retired from driving Special Needs students for the Millard School district. I have also worked in schools as a teacher assistant. I am currently driving students from two families home from school. I love children and have worked around them and taken care of them for years. I can give references if...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa N.


Omaha, NE

$36/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Melissa N and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I have been working in autism treatment for adults and children with ASD for the last 15 years. I worked the 9-5 for years but for several reasons stepped away and now am looking for other work. I have dedicated my career to helping families with children,...
Melissa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Melissa is so wonderful with our babe. Our daughter instantly connected with her fun and quirky personality. Her background in childhood development makes her an easy and trustworthy hire. Can't recommend her enough!"

Ariel P.

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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, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

CPR

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Melissa N.


Omaha, NE

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Caring Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)

Hello! My name is Melissa and I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and have worked with individuals with disabilities for the last 15 years (with expertise in behavior disorders, Autism, early intervention and communication training). I created this care. com profile to provide specialized care for individuals with higher...
5.0
"Melissa is the absolute best. Words cannot describe how helpful she was for our family's unique needs. She went above and beyond to provide exceptional care."

Mindy C.

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Tabitha R.


Omaha, NE

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Perfect For Date Nights! Babysitter

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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.

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Patty D.


Bellevue, NE

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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...
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Bethany B.


Papillion, NE

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

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, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Bethany is amazing with my twin girls. She is reliable, loving and fun."

Andi D.

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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Care Provider

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

CPR

First Aid

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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Shannon S.


Bellevue, NE

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Teen Babysitter

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:

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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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: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

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Camryn L.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
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."

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Jadyn A.


Omaha, NE

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Built In Sibling

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: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jadyn was amazing! She is reliable and Is always doing fun stuff with the kids. I would highly recommend her."

Lisa H.

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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & 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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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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

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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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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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: Respite care, light cleaning, transportation, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
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: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Vista, NE

Melissa N.

5.0

Melissa is so wonderful with our babe. Our daughter instantly connected with her fun and quirky personality. Her background in childhood development makes her an easy and trustworthy hire. Can't recommend her enough!

- Ariel P.

Melissa N.

5.0

Melissa is the absolute best. Words cannot describe how helpful she was for our family's unique needs. She went above and beyond to provide exceptional care.

- Mindy C.

Tabitha R.

5.0

Tabitha is GREAT!!! She has been watching our boys for over a year now on weekends and evenings, and nannied for us all summer this year. She is great at keeping them busy, and helped with reading practice as well. Three boys is not always easy! We continue to use Tabitha when we need a sitter, she...

- Rachael L.

Bethany B.

5.0

Bethany is amazing with my twin girls. She is reliable, loving and fun.

- Andi D.

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.

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