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Special needs caregivers in Nederland, CO

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Madison W.


Nederland, CO

$20-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Madison, I'm a recent college graduate going back to school for my Masters degree. I am currently working as a Behavioral Technician providing ABA services to private clients. I have 9+ years of experience caring for children, from new born to late teens.
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Maxime F.


Boulder, CO

$20-40/hr

Positive And Patient With A Passion For Those With Special Needs

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Maxime, I was born in Switzerland and spent a lot of my youth between there and Seattle WA. I have 0 years of professional experience but many years of "life" experience with special needs and child care. I have four younger siblings, one of whom has down syndrome. I am a decent cook (with professional experience) and...
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Nicole V.


Boulder, CO

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I have 10 years of experience in the field of education spanning a wide range of child development, starting with infants up to fifth grade in my first teaching post at an after school program. I have experience both with typically developing and also with special needs children in relation to sensory processing disorder, autism...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We worked with Nicole for our first baby, and she immediately made us feel comfortable handing over care. She started with us when my daughter was around 11 weeks old and was incredibly knowledgeable about needs while being very respectful of what my husband and I...

Anastasia O.

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Katie M.


Lyons, CO

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mature, Experienced, & Loving Nanny (Specializing In Infant Care)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello Families, I have found my next position and will update my bio here if I become available again. I hope you find a wonderful caregiver for your little ones! Warmly, Katie A bit about me: I have over 15 years of experience caring for infants and children, including multiples and children with special needs. It has always...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"We hired Katie for the afternoon while we were in town for a wedding. It was such a pleasure to work with her. She was communicative, friendly, and responsible, and our 18 month old daughter warmed to her right away. She handled dinner time and bed time with ease,...

Cameron C.

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Eden M.


Boulder, CO

$22-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Baby Sitter Or Part Time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 15 years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to teenagers. Throughout high school I gained experience as a baby sitter and had regular clients who's children's ages ranged from 8 weeks to 11 years old. I became certified as a babysitter through the Apple Barn when I was 13. In high school I...
Eden can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Eden is great with all of my kids and she's a great communicator, I highly recommend her!"

Emily M.

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Ruth U.


Boulder, CO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a Caregiver for the last eight plus years, I worked closely with a married couple in their home for four years. After they passed, I worked with those with challenges, all different ages. Beginning to work with babies and teenagers and their families. My services include: cooking meals; grocery shopping; keeping company/...
5.0
"Ruth has been incredibly helpful to me in my current situation. After an ER episode and then a week at an in-patient rehab facility, I am now receiving regular out-patient therapy at the same place. The distance is significant and I cannot drive it myself. Ruth...

Jane R.

Hi, My experience started in 2018 when I worked for a women with a brain injury. I was her personal assistant and companion. I created detailed trip itineraries every few months, which included scheduling activities for each trip, driving directions, alarms on her watch for naps, coordinating dinner reservations. Some of the...
5.0
"Kathryn is a fantastic asset! I have so valued her organizational skills and attention to detail. She has been wonderful and helping me clear out spaces organize things create order to what was chaos. She is great at simple and complex tasks. I had recommend her...

Sandy L.

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Isabel F.


Boulder, CO

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

About Me:

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Isabel, here are a few things to know about me. :) My babysitting career began in 2015 when I was a caregiver at a day care for infants, children, and teenagers. I continued to babysit throughout college and also implemented aspects of tutoring. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree, I spent a season...
Isabel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Our kiddos had a great time with Isabel and she was very helpful. Professional and personal, thanks Isabel!!"

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Maria V.


Boulder, CO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny Available

4.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a college graduate and I am taking some time off before applying to graduate programs in Neuroscience. I majored in psychology, with minors in biology and neuroscience and I plan to work with children. I babysit regularly, speak fluent English and Spanish, I have a background in early childhood psychological research, and...
Maria can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"There aren't enough words to praise Maria. We absolutely adore her, she has become like family to us. She has been with us for over two years and practically raised our kids, the little one was born when Maria was already with us and had only known Maria as her...

Lian L.

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Caroline Z.


Boulder, CO

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 28 families in your neighborhood

Thank you for viewing my profile! I am looking for weekend caretaking jobs. I come from a tight knit family with three sisters and loving parents. I have been babysitting since I was 11 years old. I have cared for families having up to seven kids, have had CPR/first aid training, and have experience with children with special...
Caroline can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We were very fortunate to connect with Caroline to care for our two young girls. They had a blast and Caroline was incredibly well prepared and asked great questions in advance. We will be working with Caroline again!"

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Natalya M.


Boulder, CO

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced & Fun Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Natalya and I am 22 years old. I graduated in 2016 from high school in Minnesota. December of 2019 I graduated from the University with degrees in both psychology and neuroscience. I am currently taking a year off of school before beginning a post-graduate nursing program to eventually become a pediatric nurse. I have...
Natalya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Natalya is fantastic! She's always on time and she does a great job with the kids."

Michelle C.

Hi there My name is Marianne and I'm from Denmark. I worked in internal medicine for 15 years in Illinois. The last 4 years I worked for a handicapped woman in Denmark. I would love to help with your loved one . I look forward to hearing from you.
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Veronica W.


Boulder, CO

$17/hr • 4 yrs exp

I'm a senior at the University of Colorado Boulder, studying Psychology and Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. I have a passion for working with children and hope to pursue a career in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, specifically supporting children with special needs. Over the years, I've gained hands-on childcare...
Veronica can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooklyne E.


Boulder, CO

$17-23/hr • 7 yrs exp

Me & My Experience!

hello! im from colorado springs and am looking for new families up here in boulder! i'm 19 and attend CU. I have always taken care of my 5 younger siblings but officially started working in childcare when I was 13. I am qualified to watch any age and have experience taking care of special needs children as well. I have reliable...
Brooklyne can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Shayna P.


Golden, CO

$30-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have cared for kids of all ages from newborns to 12 years old. I have some experience with special needs (autism). I have taken parenting classes, child development, child psychology, and many more that have improved my abilities to care for children. I have a bachelor's degree in Psychology and Nutrition. I have nannied for...
Shayna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Caroline G.


Boulder, CO

$17/hr • 3 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hi! I am Caroline, a college student attending the University of Colorado at Boulder! I am looking for some part time childcare jobs! I am 20 years old and have been babysitting for about 4 years :) I started working with kids when I was a kid myself! My brother has special needs so I have helped take care of him since I was a...
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Adriana M.


Boulder, CO

$25-30/hr

Responsible And Caring Companion

I am an emphatic, responsible, engaged caregiver that is flexible to accommodate the client's needs. I am a great conversationalist or I can be there in silence. We can play games, read or listen to the stories that we might share. We can walk when the weather is nice or I can help you do your exercises. I have a 4 wheel drive...
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Sierra S.


Boulder, CO

$24-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hello! I just moved to the Boulder area and can't wait to find a new family to work with! I have a history in montessori education and would love to be able to continue that approach in my nannying positions. I strive to instill independence in the children I work with, as well as encourage and promote healthy ways to regulate...
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Isabella S.


Boulder, CO

$18-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi!! I'm Isabella but most people call me Bella, I am currently a sophomore at CU Boulder and was born and raised in Hawai'i! I have 5 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from 2 months-13, including kids with special needs. I am Red Cross babysitter certified, as well as lifeguard and CPR certified. I absolutely...
Isabella can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Britney F.


Boulder, CO

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Babysitter And Occupational Therapist: Nurturing Development And Well-being

Experienced babysitter and certified occupational therapist, equipped with a deep understanding of child development and a passion for fostering nurturing environments. Skilled in creating fun and engaging activities that promote cognitive and physical development. Responsible, attentive, and dedicated to providing high-quality...
Britney can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nederland, CO

Nicole V.

5.0

We worked with Nicole for our first baby, and she immediately made us feel comfortable handing over care. She started with us when my daughter was around 11 weeks old and was incredibly knowledgeable about needs while being very respectful of what my husband and I wanted for care. We've enjoyed...

- Anastasia O.

Katie M.

5.0

We hired Katie for the afternoon while we were in town for a wedding. It was such a pleasure to work with her. She was communicative, friendly, and responsible, and our 18 month old daughter warmed to her right away. She handled dinner time and bed time with ease, and demonstrated poise and...

- Cameron C.

Eden M.

5.0

Eden is great with all of my kids and she's a great communicator, I highly recommend her!

- Emily M.

Ruth U.

5.0

Ruth has been incredibly helpful to me in my current situation. After an ER episode and then a week at an in-patient rehab facility, I am now receiving regular out-patient therapy at the same place. The distance is significant and I cannot drive it myself. Ruth has been driving me to and from my...

- Jane R.

Katherine Z.

5.0

Kathryn is a fantastic asset! I have so valued her organizational skills and attention to detail. She has been wonderful and helping me clear out spaces organize things create order to what was chaos. She is great at simple and complex tasks. I had recommend her for anyone who has need for a...

- Sandy L.

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