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Caroline W.


Sandia Park, NM

$20/hr3 yrs exp

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Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am CPR-certified for Adults, Children, and Infants. I have worked with ages 2 months to 12 years old. I have worked with children who have special needs: autistic, and non-verbal children. With the younger children I have helped with baby led weaning, sleep training, and potty training. I love animals, cooking, and activities....
Caroline can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Caroline L.


Cedar Crest, NM

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Art Sitter

Hello! My name is Caroline and I am a professional artist with 4 years of childcare experience. I have worked as a babysitter, home health aid, and respite provider both independently and through an agency. I have experience working with ages ranging from 10 months old to young adults. In addition, I also have experience working...
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Megan S.


Albuquerque, NM

$23-28/hr20 yrs exp

Arts And Crafts Nanny And Housecleaner

5.0

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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, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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

Lexi J.

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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: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

5.0
"We hired Angela to transport our son to school. She was very dependable and patient. Her communication was exceptional. She communicated with me every morning to make sure my son arrived at school. She even went the longer route to school as I requested. We highly...

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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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
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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Monica D.


Albuquerque, NM

$13-18/hr5 yrs exp

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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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & 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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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: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & 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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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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Aryn M.


Albuquerque, NM

$35/hr15 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm currently a nanny for an almost 4-month-old boy who I've been with the past few months. I relocated from North Carolina to Albuquerque in October of 2020 with a previous nanny family. Yup! I moved across the country to stay committed to my previous nanny family! I have completed a highly recognized Newborn Care Specialist...
Aryn can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Rachel C.


Albuquerque, NM

$15-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Care Giver Available. Experience With Special Needs/Developmentally Disabled

Have worked with infant, children and youth with ADHD, Dyslexia, Down Syndrome, Autism, Asperger's, Mental Health and much more. Current New Mexico certification in CNA, CPR, First Aid, and Defensive Driving.
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April V.


Albuquerque, NM

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Previously an ambitious owner and director who created strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively align with and support key business initiatives. In the past 36 years my husband and I built and maintained high performance classes in dance, martial arts, yoga, meditation and foil fencing by developing...

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, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Brianna M.


Albuquerque, NM

$15-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Brianna! Here is a little bit about me! I have worked with children my whole life. I was a nanny all throughout high school and college for all different age groups. I have handled twins, special needs children, and up to five children at one time. I am excellent with newborns and infants. I was a dance teacher for five...
Brianna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Megan S.


Albuquerque, NM

$15-23/hr7 yrs exp

Qualified Teacher

Hello, My name is Megan and I recently moved here from Wisconsin. I feel I am very qualified for a special needs position. I was a substitute teacher for children with special needs in my school district for 7 years. I taught children kindergarten through 18 years of age. Over those 7 years I taught in over 20 schools, this has...
As a current student at CNM going in the nursing program I aspire to gain more hands on experience. I am Currently Studying the basics of nursing and would love to start my journey. I am caring, gentle, well mannered, and family orientated. I have lots of energy and I am a very happy person. I love to make others smile. Health...
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Abbie, I have experience in preschools, daycares, and a year of experience being a nanny. I have a younger brother with special needs whom I helped out with when he was younger. I care about children being happy, safe, and cared for.

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

hi! my name is breleigh, but I go by ash. i'm going to be working overnights starting february but until then i'm looking for a bit more work during the week. I work on the weekends with a lovely family so im usually pretty busy then but don't hesitate to reach out if needed. I love going on walks and doing crafts. I am more...
Breleigh can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Transportation, errands, personal care, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Melissa C.


Albuquerque, NM

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help You.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Was a CNA, let it lapse due to getting a degree. Can find me on the new Mexico State registry. Have a Bachelors degree in Human Services. Have 10+ yrs of experience with children, adolescents, geriatrics, hospice, dementia, Alzheimer's, mental illness etc. CPR and Covid card available. I am well rounded, patient, trustworthy and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Sandia Park, NM

Megan S.

5.0

She was great, very helpful and punctual.

- Lexi J.

Angela I.

5.0

We hired Angela to transport our son to school. She was very dependable and patient. Her communication was exceptional. She communicated with me every morning to make sure my son arrived at school. She even went the longer route to school as I requested. We highly recommended Angela. You will have...

- Care member

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.

Kylie B.

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 home and appreciated having Kylie...

- Michelle K.

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.

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