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Megan J.


Placitas, NM

$25/hr • 10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
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Keagin B.


Albuquerque, NM

$32/hr • 6 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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Monica D.


Albuquerque, NM

$13-18/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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, hospice services, errands, meal prep, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"She is very caring and dependable Definitely recommend her"

Veronica A.

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Nicole D.


Albuquerque, NM

$25/hr • 10 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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...

Jessica S.

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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/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & 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/hr • 5 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, meal prep, carpooling, 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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Miranda G.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

4.0

(4)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

I'm passionate about caring for children, and with six years of experience, I'm confident in my ability to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your family. I believe in fostering children's growth and development through creative and imaginative play, as well as educational games and activities. I'm comfortable caring...
Miranda can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Miranda is the perfect babysitter and we are so thrilled to have found her! I hope she stays with our family for a long time. "

Kendra R.

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Lisa W.


Albuquerque, NM

$20-25/hr • 10 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/hr • 10 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: Respite care, personal care, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Lisa is cheerful, upbeat and extremely caring. I loved that she was helping with my Moms care at her end of life. Highly recommended"

Stephanie A.

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Rebecca S.


Rio Rancho, NM

$18-20/hr • 10 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"Becca has only been working for us for a couple weeks but came highly recommended by a friend. She is flexible with our schedule and our baby is very comfortable with her."

Cory M.

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Kylie B.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
5.0
"Kylie helped out last minute with our 3 month old. She was on-time, quick to learn our routine, and wonderful with our child. She read to him and kept him engaged. When he was sleeping she helped with meal prep and cleaning. My partner and I were both working from...

Michelle K.

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Raquelle Q.


Rio Rancho, NM

$20-50/hr • 10 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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Jaime P.


Albuquerque, NM

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full-Time Babysitter

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting for over 10 years. I started when I was 12, babysitting my neighbor's daughter who was one. Over the years they had more kids and eventually I watched all three from ages 1 to 9. I also did babysitting for my mom's friends and volunteer work in my church looking after 1 month to 2-year-old babies. I love...
Jaime can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jaime is a kind and friendly person. We hired her to watch our two daughters and they just loved her. She immediately got to work by serving dinner to my kids. Afterwards, she took them out to play and even played with them on the trampoline. She followed our...

Ruth E.

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Britt M.


Albuquerque, NM

$22-30/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep, personal care, companionship, transportation & more
Skills:

CPR

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Matthieuamanda C.


Albuquerque, NM

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Trauma-informed Care

With over 20 years of experience caring for children of all ages-and a decade of professional work in social services-I bring a trauma-informed, adaptable, and compassionate approach to every family I serve. I have extensive experience working one-on-one with children with special needs, behavioral challenges, and diverse...
Matthieuamanda can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Genesis L.


Albuquerque, NM

$12-20/hr • 1 yrs exp

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, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Christina W.


Rio Rancho, NM

$13-18/hr • 10 yrs exp

I Am A Very Kind And Caring Caregiver!

I have a medical assistant degree and love to care for people in need! I am responsible and respectful. I will give your loved one the best care possible!

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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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