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Jacquelyn P.


Palisade, CO

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

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I love making a difference in people's lives on a personal level. I am hard working and enjoy being able to help people who need me. It is very rewarding to make positive impacts on people who genuinely need you and who appreciate you. I have my bachelors in science and a medical assisting degree. Although later in life I will...
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Mckayla C.


Palisade, CO

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

I have worked in the school setting as a physical therapist assistant for the past two years, including experience with special needs children. I recently became a stay at home mom in May 2024 and am currently looking to offer services that allow me to bring him along. I am passionate about helping little ones navigate this...
Mckayla can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jade W.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-40/hr • 5 yrs exp

Entertaining, Positive Attitude, Responsible, Overachiever, Personal!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Jade! I am a fun-loving, positive, dedicated, and quick-learning girl who loves caring for people of all ages and abilities. I have loads of experience starting with caring for my two severely special need foster brothers. I worked for DCFS in caring for other special need young adults. I also have often worked...
Jade can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"My two daughters just adore Jade. She has been amazing since day one. Very friendly, punctual and great with kids. We have been through numerous sitters over the years and can say Jade is probably the best one yet."

Kevin W.

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Genevieve D.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Loving Nanny Looking To Help A Great Family!

Hello there, I'm Genevieve! A little about me, I am a trained pastry chef, so I am quite comfortable in the kitchen. I love getting creative, crafting, art, music, gardening, and swimming! Over the last 10 years, I have worked with some incredible families and children. I have worked as a swim instructor, a dance instructor, a...
Genevieve can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kirsten R.


Grand Junction, CO

$20/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Promise To Treat Any Child In My Care With Kindness, Understanding, Gentleness And Respect.

Hello! I have worked in childcare for 4 years now. I work as a Paraprofessional in the school district. I am in a Special Needs Behavior room. I have also done special needs caregiving for 3 years as a respite care provider. I am looking for some work to fill up my summer. The techniques and language I use are very similar to...
Kirsten can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

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Realean B.


Grand Junction, CO

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

I have worked with children within the community for 8 years including children with special needs and health conditions. I have experience nannying children 0-15. I think the role we have as caretakers is essential to help families thrive. I believe in being fully present and engaged when I'm with a child.
Realean can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Barbara M.


Grand Junction, CO

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trusted Professional

As a former Early Childhood Educator I've worked as a preschool director, lead preschool teacher, assistant preschool teacher, and daycare provider. Additionally, I've worked as a nanny and "babysitter", have worked with and been trained to care for children with special needs, and have worked with elders and am able and happy...
Barbara can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Madison C.


Grand Junction, CO

$12-17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Best Big Friend Ever

I am a energetic and fun, as oldest of 15 cousins with some as young as 2 I am no stranger to being around little ones. I have worked with kids my whole life starting my first babysitting job at 9 years old. I have been a full time nanny for a summer, occasional babysitter, and summer camp supervisor. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kelsey V.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-20/hr • 9 yrs exp

My name is Kelsey and I am a senior biology major at CMU. I am also a member of the women's lacrosse team here where I am a captain! I have 3 years experience working in a memory care facility where I did daily cares, passed meds and directed activities. I have babysat since I was 13 years old including 2 years of young child...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Kelsey V.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-20/hr • 6 yrs exp

My name is Kelsey and I graduated with a BS in biology at CMU in 2023. I was also a member of the women's lacrosse team here where I was a captain for 2 years! I have 3 years experience working in a memory care facility where I did daily cares, passed meds and directed activities. I have babysat since I was 13 years old...
Kelsey can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

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Reagan B.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-16/hr • 2 yrs exp

About Me

Hi, my name is Reagan B. I am currently entering my second year of college for a Nursing degree! Over the years, I have had lots of experience working with children with special needs, as my brother has Down syndrome. I have worked multiple summer camps for younger kids with special needs and have volunteered with my brother's...
Reagan can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jenna S.


Grand Junction, CO

$16-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hello! I am a creative and artsy person who loves doing crafts, as well as engaging in outdoor activities. I believe in creating a fun and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow in. With three nephews, three nieces, and three younger siblings, I have been taking care of kids since I was 14 years old. I have...
Jenna can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stephanie T.


Grand Junction, CO

$18-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have been a special education paraprofessional for many years. I am currently attending CMU to get my Bachelor's in special education. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I am CPR and first aide certified. I am also a CNA and hold a QMAP certification.
Hi! My name is Michaela thanks for your consideration! I have over a year expierence working with children with different disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and OCD to name a few as well as behavioral challenges through applied behavioral analysis therapy! I've had my registered behavioral technician license since March of 2023....
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Cheyanne M.


Grand Junction, CO

$15-24/hr • 3 yrs exp

I have a younger brother who has a handful of behavioral disorders and has been diagnosed with ASD and ADHD/ADD. I have worked a summer camp with disabled children ranging from low spectrum ASD to non verbal and children with various disability leaving then in wheel chairs. I have also taken three years of American sign language...
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Stephanie E.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I've had formal training in childhood development, managing behaviors and communication. I have 20 years of paid experience caring for children of all ages and neurodiversity. I am honest, and reliable!
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Lydia K.


Grand Junction, CO

$20-28/hr • 7 yrs exp

Nanny/babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am an adventurous and energetic, yet also responsible babysitter who just spent a year working as a behavior therapist for neurodivergent kids! Before that, I worked as a nanny while finishing my Bachelor of Arts in Spanish and Sociology! I am very comfortable spending time with many kids at once and have worked with kids...
Lydia can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Lydia cared for our 4 year old daughter over the summer months and is by far the BEST caregiver we've ever had. Our daughter is pretty particular and very active. Lydia did not disappoint and quickly became our daughter's favorite person. Lydia truly cares and is...

Elizabeth T.

I am a patient and caring person who loves to work with kids. I am studying pre occupational therapy with the goal of becoming a pediatric OT after graduation. I have worked in a OT and speech clinic as an aid and enjoy working with kids of all different abilities!
I have 3 year of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Swimming Supervision. I have worked at a daycare working with babies ages 6 weeks to 2 years old. I also have experience working with older kids from doing summer day camps where I also got experience working with kids with various special needs.
Cheyanne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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