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Hi, my name is Dalaney and I am a recent college graduate. I have volunteered with veterans throughout my life and currently work with special needs children. I have a big heart and a willingness to help in any way I can. I have no formal training other than personally helping with my grandparents but I enjoy conversing and am...
Dalaney can also help with: Transportation, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
Jamie T.
Westminster, CO
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
General Care, Elder Care, Special Needs, Transportation, Housekeeping.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I am an active 52-year-old mother of six (ages 13 - 25.) Through Care. com I have a wide variety of experience including housekeeping, day and night care giving to elderly clients with varying medical and support needs, providing transportation, and care for special needs and typical children. I am an optimistic person who is...
5.0
"Jamie works patiently and is always there for your loved one. I highly recommend her. "
Care member
Brianna D.
Denver, CO
$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am the third oldest of eight kids and have loved working with kids all my life. Once I was old enough to work, I worked at a summer camp each summer where I was a camp counselor. I became an Elementary Education major and gained 3years of experience teaching kids at 6 different internships. I then went on to work full time as...
Brianna can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"There is no one I would trust with my sons more than Bri. My son lights up when she is around and I can safely say she is his favorite person in the entire world. Bri is kind, patient, and conscientious. She is engaging and she truly cares for the children...
Melissa C.
Sarah M.
Denver, CO
$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've worked with special need children for the past 2 years. One and a half years in a middle school and half a year in an elementary school. I have watched a 2 and 4-year-old in the summer of 2018 and also a 1-year-old in the summer of 2019. I am comfortable working with all ages.
Sarah can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We LOVE Sarah! We were in Denver for a few weeks and she helped take care of our visually impaired son. Sarah is sweet and patient and kind and was very attuned to our kid's needs. She also does not like to be idle and was happy to help in any way she could. We...
Andrew L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have worked with special needs children in a classroom and home setting, as well as elderly clients. As the mother of 6, I have a lot of experience and I have developed a very easy going nature! I have great references and would love to help out either one time or on an occasional as needed basis, or as a long term care...
5.0
(9)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello families! My name is Nicole and I bring years of experience as a full-time nanny, caring for children of all ages. From infants to teenagers, I have provided nurturing care, engaging activities, and a safe environment where children thrive.
In addition to full-time nanny experience, I have offered date night and overnight...
Nicole can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Nicole did an amazing job and the kids had a blast! We highly recommend Nicole and would hire her again in the future."
Sue S.
5.0
(1)
Hi, My name is Darlene and I am 62-year-old believer in Jesus Christ. I am mother to 3 grown children. I am ready to be a grandma but my children are not ready to become parents so... I have worked for 2 years in a Christian Daycare. Then in 2020 I started to work as a nanny. I have work with infants from 6 weeks up to 5 years...
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Darlene made fast friends with our 4yo, who even decided one of his dolls should be her. She would come and play with him every day of the week for a couple hours, patiently helping him with through his bad moods on some days and engaging him in creative play or...
Care member
Ashley S.
Westminster, CO
$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caregiver For Senior/special Needs W/CNA And Other Certifications
5.0
(2)
I have extensive experience with the elderly as well as Alzheimer's/Dementia training. I am a certified nursing assistant with many other trainings and certifications under my belt that put me above the rest. My care and compassion is what makes me one-of-a-kind. I also have two children, which gives me infant experience as...
5.0
"Ashley is a very caring person. She is strong, knowledgeable and fun to be around. She has an extensive medical background and works well in any type of setting. "
Kirin C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I graduated Cum Laude from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma with a degree in Deaf Education. I am an Oklahoma, Missouri, and Washington Certified Teacher and I have about 10 years in teaching and tutoring experience in both classroom and personal tutoring. My specialization areas include Middle Level Mathematics...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Allison was a joy to interview. She showed up on time as well as left a great impression with my wife and I. She was super nice to both of our kids and loves animals. She had a great background in teaching and in childcare. We are keeping her information at hand to...
Guy B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Tori. I'm a 30-year-old sitter and work in tech. I started off in childcare quite early on as my younger brother (now an adult) has special needs and requires frequent supervision. I've cared for families with children pre-K through 10th grade of up to 5 at a time (part-time & full-time). CPR/First Aid/Epi...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Tori is so great with my kids! I have a 3 and 2 yr old, and they always ask for her to babysit over our other sitters. It's never easy to leave your kids with someone, but with Tori I know she cares and loves my kids so much I never have to worry about them. "
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Madison and I'm so excited to meet your family! I have many years of child care experience, including working in a daycare. I have experience with special needs children and immune compromised children. I have had CPR and First Aid/choking training and references. I'm very high energy and positive. I have multiple...
Madison can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Madison has been the full-time nanny for our baby from 3 months - 1 year. Madison loves kids and is extremely punctual, a great communicator, and very dependable. We would highly recommend Madison!"
Jenna H.
Lydia W.
Arvada, CO
$28-32/hr • 10 yrs exp
Caring, Creative, Fun Nanny-Outstanding Work Ethic, 20+ Years Exp. W/ Babies & Kids, Multiples Pro!
5.0
(21)
Hired by 44 families in your neighborhood
Hello! A bit about me: I'm a creative, fun, educational nanny & love being highly interactive w the little ones I care for! I incorporate singing, reading, diverse play, music, art & community experiences to help kiddos learn in exciting ways! I am self driven & reliably come to work w a smile & a new adventure each day!...
Lydia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Lydia came prepared and clearly had tons of experience. Our daughter had a great time. We plan to hire Lydia again."
Care member
Lauren S.
Denver, CO
$19-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Certified In CPR And Registered Nurse
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hey there! I am a registered nurse with 10 years of babysitting experience, 3 years of experience as a nanny, and 1 year working with special needs. Pediatric nursing is my heart and passion and I am a recent nursing school graduate. I would love to find families who need a date-night sitter or occasional overnight care. Please...
Lauren can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"I highly recommend Lauren. She worked with our family for a short time, but the time we did spend with her, she was professional, earnest, and kind. We miss having her and any family that gets to work with her is very lucky!"
Julia V.
Angelica T.
Denver, CO
$19-25/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-time Caregiver With Flexible Schedule Who Loves And Adores Children
4.5
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angel, I am 24 years old, and I have a passion for caregiving. I have two children of my own. I also babysat on and off for my whole adolescence. When I was in high school, I worked with the special-needs program & a company called Gold Star for about a year. I also worked as a CNA for almost 2 years. I am fun,...
Angelica can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
CPR
Special Needs Care
4.0
"She did a great job taking care of our fur babies. Also watered our plants and cleaned up the house would definitely hire her again. "
Care member
Lisa B.
Denver, CO
$35-45/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
I am a Registered Behavior Technician and have been working with children with Autism for 3 years. I have worked with kids between the ages of 2-12 years old. I have seen great progress in the kiddos I have worked with and I find this work very fulfilling.
Amanda G.
Denver, CO
$30/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have about five years of professional experience and 11 years total of hands on experience caring for children. I have worked as a pediatric aide in a hospital setting, assisting occupational therapists and speech therapists during their sessions. I also have multiple years of experience as a summer camp counselor, working...
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Amanda was great with our 11 year old that is on the spectrum. She fully understood how to relate to her and help made her day super fun and special while the rest of the family skied. She was a great communicator, punctual, knowledgeable of local fun stuff to do...
Lisa H.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've been working with kids for 5 years.
Between 2018 and 2021 I worked as a nanny, taking care of multiple kids, from 4 months old to 5 years old.
At my last job, I watched 1-year-old twins and 3 years old girl.
I'm currently taking care of a baby boy, who was 2 months old when I started as a nanny manager.
Over the last few...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Sweet, organized and very caring. Our girls loved her!"
Angela M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I am a loving, dependable, and patient caregiver with over 12 years of childcare experience including newborns and working with children with special needs. I have an extensive knowledge of childhood development and I am committed to working with families to ensure a safe, fun, and compassionate environment. I am a 3rd year PhD...
Orphea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Orphea starting babysitting for us when my daughter was ~18 months. She continues to babysit for us and my daughter is now 4 and my son is almost 2. She is amazing. Our kids both love her so much and look forward to her weekly visits. She takes such great care of...
Jessica M.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Haley. I am 31 years old.
I have over seven professional years of experience working with children in a number of different settings (school, home, clinic etc.). My primarily focus is early childhood mental health.
I hold a masters in professional counseling. I am working towards my licensure as a mental...
Haley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haley is great - she's the first non-family sitter that we've hired to watch our daughter and we were very pleased. She's punctual, responsive, and thoughtful, and was great with our dog as well. Haley reached out re: questions on things I neglected to mention and...
Chris S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
I am Maria, originally from Florida but now residing in the beautiful Colorado! With 15 years experience I look forward to helping provide child care as well as light housekeeping, homework help, and meal preparation. I have over a year in nanny experience for and infant, I have experience caring for 3 children at about 5 hours...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Wheat Ridge, CO
Jamie T.
5.0
Jamie works patiently and is always there for your loved one. I highly recommend her.
- Care member
Brianna D.
5.0
Bri helped us out at the last minute for multiple days in a row - we wish we could have her for longer! She was on time and sang different songs all day with our son. She also did so many different activities with him which resulted in a burst of improvement in his gross motor skills in a handful of...
- Care member
Sarah M.
5.0
We LOVE Sarah! We were in Denver for a few weeks and she helped take care of our visually impaired son. Sarah is sweet and patient and kind and was very attuned to our kid's needs. She also does not like to be idle and was happy to help in any way she could. We wish we could've taken her back home...
- Andrew L.
Nicole B.
5.0
This is our first weekend having Nicole watch our kids. She is professional, caring, and kind. Our kids loved her. And we can't wait for her to come back again.
- Gina C.
Darlene F.
5.0
Darlene made fast friends with our 4yo, who even decided one of his dolls should be her. She would come and play with him every day of the week for a couple hours, patiently helping him with through his bad moods on some days and engaging him in creative play or reading all days. He would wait by...
- Care member
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