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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been babysitting since I was 13 years old. My mom had a home daycare growing up, and I had a special needs brother who needed 24/7 care. I worked at a daycare for over a year in the infant-one room, however I babysit for several families and have experience with all age groups! I am planning on majoring in Special...
Nicole can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is a lifesaver!!! Our son was sick and could not go to daycare, and my husband was out of town. I had to work remotely and I was stranded! With less than 24 hours notice, Nicole set up a get to know me video chat to put my mind at ease. She showed up and...

Renee P.

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Nicole W.


Omaha, NE

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I grew up with a brother with cerebral palsy who needed 24/7 care with feeding, changing, bathing, and entertainment. For two years every Thursday, I have been watching a 15-year-old girl with special needs who also needs constant care. I also take care of two other special needs children occasionally. I love what I do and I am...
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Shannon S.


Bellevue, NE

$10-20/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced Teen Babysitter

4.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working with all ages and all types of children. I have worked at a daycare, and providing in home care to individuals with special needs. I am going to college and playing softball and majoring in Special Education and Physical Ed. I also help coach softball. I volunteer with children and have been babysitting...
Shannon can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

4.0
"Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased."

Kyna M.

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Ashley R.


Council Bluffs, IA

$25-32/hr10 yrs exp

Ashleys Helping Hands

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have worked in healthcare for 20yrs, specifically special needs children; autism, adhd, cancer, TBI etc, as well as with elderly; hospice, pcp, stroke and TBI patients. To add, I have worked as a para for 10 years and have my ECE. I am experienced! However, most importantly I do this because I want to make a difference in...
5.0
"Ashley took care of my dog, Maggie, while I was out of town. She did an amazing job! I received pictures and updates while I was gone. I will definitely be asking her to help with Maggie again."

Kadee R.

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Caitlin W.


Omaha, NE

$12-17/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible Sitter And All About Fun

I was heavily involved in the Special Needs Program at my school from sophomore to senior year. I have also babysat for many of my parents work friends since I was 16.
Caitlin can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
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Sarah V.


Omaha, NE

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Little About Me!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother of three beautiful children. Over the past 12 years, I have gained fresh knowledge in caring for all children, including special needs ones as well. As a mother of three, of which two are autistic, I know and understand the importance of having someone you can trust with your children and who is willing to go above and...
Sarah can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kurgan L.


Omaha, NE

$15-20/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Being an older sister, I have basic care knowledge from the start of my life. Once I became a Junior in High School, I began working at CRCC, a special needs care facility. Now a Junior in college, I am still employed. I have only learned and grown since. Last year I was a nanny in Lincoln for a typical family of three and loved...
Kurgan can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Angela H.


Omaha, NE

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Always Special Abilities

Hello and good day. I had a special abilities brother who was a blast! One on one experience that could never really be taught in an educational situation. I worked for a company in Montana; MDSC; in residential and work sites. Since moving to Omaha I have been working for a company; ENCORE; residential. Both companies care for...
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Key J.


Omaha, NE

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Very Experienced & Passionate Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I'm a very loving and passionate nanny with lots of experience! I grew up volunteering in Sunday school daycare from the ages of 9-14. Following that, I worked in my godmother's daycare all throughout high school, later worked at another daycare as a lead teacher then moved to an elementary school as a kindergarten para teacher...
Key can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Sydni S.


Omaha, NE

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter

I have 2+ years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant, mainly with the elderly. I do have experience babysitting my 4-year-old niece as well as, occasionally babysitting my neighbor's kids. They are two boys aged 7 and 5. I have over 6 years experience working with special needs, caring for my adult cousin with Down Syndrome....
Sydni can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

CNA

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Carley D.


Bellevue, NE

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Carley. I am currently an 18-year-old college student. I was a mother's helper for a little over a year, where I helped take care of a child at the age of 3. I made her dinner, played educational games with her, bathed her, and read her books before putting her to sleep. I worked seasonal shifts at my old...
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Kelsey S.


Omaha, NE

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I have been a Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant for over 10 years. I keep my first aid and CPR up to date and am also Covid vaccinated. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages, pets, caring for adults and people with special needs. I enjoy reading, arts and crafts, swimming, being outdoors, and am a big fan of the...
Kelsey can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

First Aid

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Paige P.


Omaha, NE

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Paige and I have been nannying/babysitting for over 15 years now and I absolutely love it! I love being able to help out with families and take extra good care of their little ones when their parents are away! I Have been a pediatric nurse in Omaha for eight years now and truly believe I have the world's...
Paige can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Samantha J.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr7 yrs exp

I am an occupational therapist full time during the day at Immanual Medical Center and have a long history of providing nanny services throughout college. I am CPR/BLS certified. Throughout my years as an OT I have worked with so many different types of people, including children with special needs and seniors with dementia. I...
Samantha can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, hospice services, dementia
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Hannah M.


Omaha, NE

$22-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello, My Name Is Hannah! I Would Love To Connect About Potential Caregiving Opportunities!

I'd describe my personality as patient, dependable, and kind In my spare time, I like to read, stay active, bake, spend time with friends and family, travel, and do photography!
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Mallory A.


Elkhorn, NE

$15-20/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

As a CNA, I am responsible for patient vital signs, blood sugars, and assisting with ADL's. I worked in the Rehab unit, which mostly consists of elderly patients. This allowed me to learn several different types of transfers and exposed me to patients with various types of medical conditions. I am hardworking, patient, and...
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Mary E.


Omaha, NE

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Grandma Mary

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 30+ years of raising 5 great kids. I now have 5 grandkids. I understand the work of juggling life and all of its responsibilities I homeschooled our five kids up to high school. I also helped over the years in running our roofing business. I wear multiple hats throughout the day. I have a healthcare administration degree....
Mary can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Breanna E.


Elkhorn, NE

$20-40/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked under the state of Nebraska as a caregiver for roughly two years and have babysat for several years. My age specialization is ages newborn to 5 years but I love kiddos of all ages! I have 4-6 years caring for special needs children, specifically children with autism and down syndrome. I am CPR certified, first-aid...
Breanna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Mariah M.


Omaha, NE

$24-40/hr6 yrs exp

CNA - CMA

I'm a certified CNA-CMA
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Danielle B.


Elkhorn, NE

$18-50/hr13 yrs exp

I've been caring for children for over a decade because I'm passionate about helping them grow and develop. It brings me great joy to witness their progress and to know that I've made a positive impact on their lives. I've had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, from infants to preteens, and I have experience...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Springfield, NE

Nicole W.

5.0

We have hired Nikki for a regular ongoing schedule for our 2 yr old twins for the next several months. She is wonderful with them, they light up when she walks in the door and they follow her out waving bye bye. She does light meal prep for us as well. Communication is wonderful and prompt and she...

- Debbie S.

Shannon S.

4.0

Shannon has been on time and my 2 year old son has reacted with her favorably. I've been pleased.

- Kyna M.

Ashley R.

5.0

Ashley is one of the most dependable and reliable people I have found on care.com. She loves my kids just as her own! My toddler (17mo) is on oxygen and has some medical needs that need to be looked after and she wasn't afraid at all. She helped with his oxygen use, monitoring his monitors, getting...

- Sierra H.

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