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Megan J.


Placitas, NM

$25/hr10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am an oldest sibling of 4 and have been independently caring for kids since the age of 13. I have my B. Sc in Cell and Molecular Biology. I'm originally from the DC-Baltimore area & moved to ABQ last year. Currently taking a much needed career break. I have experience caring for children between the ages of 3mos - 15y. o.,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
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Keagin B.


Albuquerque, NM

$32/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! My Name Is Keagin And I Am 19 Years Of Age!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe myself as attentive, adaptable, and reliable. I like working with kids because childhood is arguably the most important stage in life because it is the developmental stage. I enjoy seeing children experience new parts of life and expand their views of the world. I started working with kids in 2016. I worked with...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Monica D.


Albuquerque, NM

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello, my name is Monica I have over 10 years experience in caring for individuals with multiple disabilities and also senior care. with that being said I have experience with a hoyer lift, gait belt, transferring, feeding, and epilepsy I also have experience in senior care such as Alzheimer' s, dementia, incontinence, c-diff. I...
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Tiaria P.


Rio Rancho, NM

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Many Years Of Experience Working With People With Disabilities. I Am Very Patient And Care.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in the health care field for many years. I worked with people with many different disabilities. This type of work I love I like to help people and make them and their family comfortable and have no worries when I am there! So please feel free to ask question! Looking forward to working with you and your family...
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Raquelle Q.


Rio Rancho, NM

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Medical Assistant/Associates Degree Of Applied Science/EMT Basic

Hi, My name is Raquelle. I started taking care of my great grandma when I was just 9. Organized, goal-oriented, compassionate, patient and caring professional. Ability to work independently. EXPERIENCE DECEMBER 2000 to PRESENT. PERSONAL CAREGIVER, ELDER CARE, DEMENTIA/ALZHEMIERS, SPECIAL NEEDS - Monitored patient's condition and...
Raquelle can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"She is so kind and caring. She is wonderful with the elderly and special needs. She was great with my elderly father who has since passed. I was also able to see her care for a girl that was a triplegic in a wheelchair. She was so gentle with her and talked to...

Tami M.

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Nicole D.


Albuquerque, NM

$25/hr10 yrs exp

With Over 11 Years Of Experience Nanny

Hired by 25 families in your neighborhood

This is Nicole. I have worked of a total of 20 years with children. Children are my passion. I started in 2003 working for Kirtland Air Force Base Child Development Center. With children as young as 6 wks old - 5 years old and remained there for 11 years. I have experience with special needs, challenging behaviors, twins,...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I cannot believe how lucky we are to have had the opportunity to work with Nicole as she cares for our infant twins. She is incredibly informed, proactive, and thoughtful. And, most importantly, our girls adore her. Before Nicole began caring for them, they were...

Alice D.

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Samantha S.


Albuquerque, NM

$15-25/hr

With Experience

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Nurses aide with 10+ years of experience trustworthy kind and loving person you can count on me. one to hear from you soon
5.0
"Samantha is a very good caregiver and person. She is kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, has common sense and isn't afraid to take the initiative. She is a fun person to spend the day with. I will definitely hire her again. I highly recommend you hire her."

Kim D.

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Alexandria B.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Weekend Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am here to help you with your home and your kids for a Friday night date night or if you just need help catching up with chores on the weekend. I have 3 children of my own, 2 with special needs so I have a lot of patience through challenges. I'd describe my personality as nerdy, silly, patient. I like working with kids...
Alexandria can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex was incredible with my 3 kids and responded on short notice to my request for childcare. She actively engaged them throughout the evening, kept me updated, and my kids immediately asked when she would be back again. My children also have a mixture of speech...

Christopher C.

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Abbie R.


Albuquerque, NM

$18-22/hr5 yrs exp

Reliable And Happy!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Abbie, I have worked in a preschool, daycare, and have been a nanny for 3 years. I have experience with special needs children as well and am happy to privately answer any questions about that! I care about kids being happy, safe, and well taken care of. I am available all day Monday through Fridays, I am unavailable...
Abbie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Abbie to care for our two sons (3-4 and 5-6) during covid when our day care was not dependable for our 3-4 year old and we needed someone at home to help our other 5-6 year old son with his remote kindergarten. Abbie has arrived on time every day for the...

Katharine H.

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Angela I.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Angela, I am 21 and originally from New Mexico. I have moved back to Albuquerque after living the California life for 2 years, to be closer to family! Thave experience babysitting with neighborhood kids since the age of 16. Started nannying in 2021 after graduating high school. I provide any help that is...
Angela can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"Angela worked for our family caring for our son for over a year. She never missed a day of work and was a joy to have in our home. Our family highly recommends hiring her. She is simply amazing."

Kristopher M.

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Lisa W.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant Available Ft/pt

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Im originally from WI, moved to ABQ in 2019, due to a job change for my husband. I had my CNA license in WI from 1994 until 2016, I then pursued a different career in customer service until relocating to NM. I have worked with the special needs population for 15 years and elderly in both home care and nursing home setting for...
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Lisa W.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I'm originally from WI, moved to NM in 2019 due to a job change for my husband. I had my CNA license in WI from 1994 until 2016. I then pursued a different career in customer service until relocating to NM. I have worked with both the special needs population and elderly in both home care and nursing home setting for over 20...
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia, respite care, mobility assistance, companionship & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lisa is a wonderful caregiver. She is dependable and takes initiative in caring for my mother. She always keeps an eye out for what my mother needs and is a great communicator. She also is so so respectful of my mother and provides support to my mother in a way...

Ann B.

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Rebecca S.


Rio Rancho, NM

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Newborn Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Rebecca. I have been working with children since I was a teenager, they have always been my passion. I have experience with all age groups, newborns and toddlers being my specialty. I haven't been told on many occasions that I have Baby Magic. I also have experience with Special Needs kiddos. I am comfortable with...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Rebecca is a regular baby sitter for us, she's dependable, friendly and the kids really enjoy having her around."

Nathan L.

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Kylie B.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Patient And Kind Morning/Weekend Babysitter!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kylie. I am looking for a babysitting or transportation position when I am not working my full time jobs! I have been babysitting off and on since I was 13, I have been a nanny for two families. I have also been a nanny for my little brother when he was younger as we have a large age gap. I have experience...
Kylie can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Kylie started caring for my daughter when she was about six months old. My daughter is now ten months old, and Kylie continues to watch her during the day as I work from home. Kylie is punctual and dependable. She has been very open and honest about the health...

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Raquelle Q.


Rio Rancho, NM

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

THEIR Voice Matters

JULY 2018 - MARCH 2020 (PART TIME) CARE PROVIDER (CEREBRAL PALSY & TRIAPLEGIC) CCS, RC AND DD WAIVER - ALIANZA FAMILY SERVICES Total patient care, including transfers, Hoyer sling/lift, plus total personal care including hygiene. Facilitated activities for physical and mental stimulation. Ability to drive handicap van with lift....
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Katie P.


Rio Rancho, NM

$22-40/hr6 yrs exp

Your Child's New Best Friends

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Katie! I recently moved back home to New Mexico and I am looking to find a new family to work with. I absolutely love children and was previously going to school for pediatric nursing. I worked at UNM hospital in the intermediate care nursery as a tech for a year and a half. Most recently I worked for 2 boys...
Katie can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was our nanny for our 2 year old daughter for 6 months! During those 6 months Katie took our daughter on countless adventures, helped with speaking, counting, and coloring with her. Katie did most household chores (even when we didn’t ask her, she is a...

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Megan S.


Albuquerque, NM

$23-28/hr20 yrs exp

Arts And Crafts Nanny And Housecleaner

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Megan! I moved from Wisconsin to New Mexico 2 years ago, and have 20+ years of teaching experience. I taught English to children in South Korea for one year. I substitute taught for 7 years in the Wisconsin school districts. If your kids enjoy art projects, I have 2 art degrees and would love to get creative!...
Megan can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Megan was very pleasant and upbeat. My children were comfortable with her right away. I would definitely recommend her."

Fred M.

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Britt M.


Albuquerque, NM

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

I graduated from UNM with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education in 2001. My teaching emphasis was in the area of bilingual education and ESL. I completed my student teaching in a dual-language 4th grade and then went on to teach 5th grade. In 2003 I moved from Albuquerque to Santa Fe to work for a childcare referral...
Britt can also help with: Companionship, personal care, errands, meal prep, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

I'm Genesis! I have a daughter and also a dog of my own. I love finding activties for all of us to do together so I'm pretty savvy on kid friendly places in the area. I am a healthcare worker so I am CPR certified. I've also worked with special needs children, including with autism and adhd. I am also able to watch children at...
Genesis can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have been a CNA for 8 years and I am going to school to become a RN. I have worked with many different people, with various conditions and I find my compassion and understanding is one of my biggest strengths. I enjoy caring for people and love to help!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Placitas, NM

Raquelle Q.

5.0

She is very caring and dependable Definitely recommend her

- Veronica A.

Nicole D.

5.0

Nicole has been our nanny for close to two years. She was full time when E was an infant and now babysits and will nanny during the holidays. She was instrumental in getting E sleep trained and E just adores her. Nicole fits nicely into the dynamic of a home and offers educational curriculum to...

- Jessica S.

Samantha S.

5.0

Samantha is a very good caregiver and person. She is kind, knowledgeable, intelligent, has common sense and isn't afraid to take the initiative. She is a fun person to spend the day with. I will definitely hire her again. I highly recommend you hire her.

- Kim D.

Alexandria B.

5.0

Alex was incredible with my 3 kids and responded on short notice to my request for childcare. She actively engaged them throughout the evening, kept me updated, and my kids immediately asked when she would be back again. My children also have a mixture of speech delays/disorders, and Alex handled...

- Christopher C.

Abbie R.

5.0

We hired Abbie to care for our two sons (3-4 and 5-6) during covid when our day care was not dependable for our 3-4 year old and we needed someone at home to help our other 5-6 year old son with his remote kindergarten. Abbie has arrived on time every day for the last year and is warm, kind, and...

- Katharine H.

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