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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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & 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 2 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:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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.

5.0

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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

$25-30/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: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, 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

$15-20/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
"We hired Nicole to take care of our baby on a short term contract, from 2 months to 4 months old when she started daycare. Nicole was an amazing nanny in many ways, and was always on time and did more than we asked. She had a wide variety of fun, age-appropriate...

Darcy B.

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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, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alex is amazing. My son had a great time and he hasn’t stopped talking about it. "

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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: Mobility assistance, dementia, hospice services, companionship, respite care, personal care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lisa helped us with end of life care for my dear friend. She is a very caring caregiver, who attended to her every need. Lisa has such a positive attitude, and gave the family such reassurance with her being there. I would highly recommend her for any care that...

Dana M.

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Courtney D.


Albuquerque, NM

$10-20/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I absolutely love helping! My little brother (11), is on the autism spectrum so I have experience with some special needs. I currently work as a PCA for a 6-year-old boy with ASD. In the past, I worked with a 13-year-old boy with cerebral palsy. My license for nursing assisting did expire this year since I did not work in the...
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Rebecca S.


Rio Rancho, NM

$37/hr7 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rebecca is an awesome nanny and babysitter. She helps care for our 4 month old preemie and is excellent. She is the baby whisperer and actually gets him to nap! Our son loves Rebecca. Our schedules are always changing (work, doctor's appointments, etc...) and...

Michelle M.

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

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was wonderful! The kiddos loved her and she was good about picking up and organizing when she had the time. We would definitely hire her a again and I highly recommend her. "

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

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"She was great, very helpful and punctual."

Lexi J.

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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: Personal care, meal prep, errands, companionship, transportation, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

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Catherine C.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-28/hr10 yrs exp

A Bit Of Sunshine

A grandma to all and a woman of faith. I have 45 years of nursing experience. I have cared for more than 250 foster children and special needs. I can help with Health Care, Home Care, Pet Care, Meal prep and Light Housecleaning. I love children, animals and love to cook and entertain quests. I would like to supplement my minimal...
Catherine can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

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Marci F.


Rio Rancho, NM

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Special Needs Caregiver And Life Skills Instructor. Mature And Professional.

Active in the down syndrome community, assisting with life transitions, teaching young adults with down syndrome independent living skills, providing customized care for children and young adults according to their individual needs. I've also had experience caring for, transferring and g-tube feeding a medically fragile child....
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Elena K.


Rio Rancho, NM

$10-15/hr1 yrs exp

Elena K. From Memphis TN

I am a fun loving person, energetic, and christian follower. I am a creative person who loves everyone. I can be the person you can depend on for what ever you need. I have little experience in medical field, but I love animals of all sorts. I can help with organization, housekeeping, babysitting preferred to 1 kid, dog walking,...

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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

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 not taking a bottle or sleeping...

- Alice D.

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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