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Bethany is amazing with my twin girls. She is reliable, loving and fun.

Review for Bethany B. by Andi D.

Mercedez nannied our infant twins for nearly two months and we loved having her. She was very conscientious and caring toward the babies.

Review for Mercedez B. by Angie H.

I first met Anna in my son’s preschool classroom. I could immediately tell she had great leadership skills and a wonderful way with

Review for Anna M. by Care member

Special needs caregivers in Springfield, NE

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Kristen P.


Springfield, NE

$16-22/hr10 yrs exp

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I have worked in school settings with special need children. I have grown up watching children. Also have a 3-year-old of my own
Kristen can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Bethany B.


Papillion, NE

$20-24/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Bethany I'm 32. I work as a paraprofessional/ health para and just graduated nursing school. I am CPR, AED, epi-pen, and seizure precaution trained. I have lots of experience with children of varying ages, including those with behavioral issues and special needs. I have worked with nonverbal children, children...
Bethany can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Bethany is amazing with my twin girls. She is reliable, loving and fun."

Andi D.

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Mercedez B.


Papillion, NE

$18/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a caring and experienced childcare provider with over 6 years of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My friendly and approachable demeanor creates a warm and welcoming environment for the children in my care. I have experience working with special needs children and have completed...
Mercedez can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Mercedez nannied our infant twins for nearly two months and we loved having her. She was very conscientious and caring toward the babies. Having her take care of them gave us a lot of peace of mind while we were at work. I definitely recommend Mercedez."

Angie H.

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Anna M.


Omaha, NE

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

Hi! I am a fun and professional person who loves to care for others. I have worked with children from birth to grade 6, with 9 years of experience. I can provide safe, inclusive, and energetic care and am flexible with household tasks. My most recent position was a lead teacher for a 4 and 5-year-old program. In this program, I...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"I first met Anna in my son’s preschool classroom. I could immediately tell she had great leadership skills and a wonderful way with children. When the lead preschool teacher left suddenly, Anna was chosen to fill in as the lead teacher until they were able to hire...

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Deborah C.


Papillion, NE

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'd describe my personality as calm, compassionate, professional. I like caring for people with special needs because it is very meaningful and important work. I thoroughly enjoy caring for and building a special relationship with clients. I have a great passion for helping clients receive the best care possible, and building a...
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Carla G.


Omaha, NE

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Just Like Family, Senior Caretaker

I'd describe my personality as compassionate, energetic, and adaptable. I hope to bridge the gap between independent living and assisted living facilities. I'm looking for a job that will allow me to help families feel confident in fulfilling their obligations to work, every day family life, and time to themselves by trusting...
Carla can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, meal prep, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Medical Equipment Experience
CPR
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Callie J.


Papillion, NE

$17-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm a caring and experienced child care provider with a strong background in supporting young children, including those with disabilities. I have over 4 years of experience as a special education para, have worked as a nanny for an autistic child, and served as a lead infant and toddler teacher in inclusive daycare centers....
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Emma L.


Papillion, NE

$14-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10+ years of experience providing childcare for ages between newborn and 12 years old. I currently work as a Speech-Language Pathologist in an elementary school, serving preschool and elementary-aged children. My experiences have included early childhood, language and comprehension, significant work with children on...
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Noelle N.


La Vista, NE

$14-18/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Experienced Child At Heart!

Experience babysitting 5+ kids. Former RBT (2 yrs), knowledge of ABA, and special needs. Loves kids and animals. Looking to make a bit of extra cash doing something I love!
Noelle can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
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Verity D.


Papillion, NE

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Medical Assistant/ Phlebotomist

Hello, I am Verity. I am a certified Medical Assistant and licensed Phlebotomist. I worked in a Neurology Clinic and possess valuable skills and knowledge that can make me a good fit for working with individuals with special needs. My experience in a Neurology Clinic gave me some expertise in dealing with neurological disorders...
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Maria P.


Papillion, NE

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hi, my husband and I take care of some one with Autism in our home. So in that regard I am very knowledgeable. I've been a CNA for about 6 years and am currently getting my LPN.
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Maryjo P.


La Vista, NE

$12-20/hr10 yrs exp

Mary Jo

I am a grandmother who is retired from driving Special Needs students for the Millard School district. I have also worked in schools as a teacher assistant. I am currently driving students from two families home from school. I love children and have worked around them and taken care of them for years. I can give references if...
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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Bethany B.


Papillion, NE

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Bethany I'm 31. I work as a paraprofessional/ health para and just graduated nursing school with my RN. I am CPR, AED, epi-pen, and seizure precaution trained. I have lots of experience with children of varying ages, including those with behavioral issues and special needs. I have worked with nonverbal children,...
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Alissa M.


La Vista, NE

$15-50/hr4 yrs exp

Experienced CNA And Caregiver CPR Certified

Hello! My name is Alissa! I am a Certified Nurse Assistant and have been for 4 years now and get CPR certified every year and Also have worked for a 2 different daycares since I was 13 years old! I am able to work with those who have special needs or those who need basic care. I have also done lots of babysitting and nannying...
Hello! I'm randi and I love to be around kids. I have 1 niece and 1 nephew and I love to watch and spend time with them. They are the light of my life. I can't wait to have a family of my own in the future, but for now I love to watch and care for other children! I'm very well with special needs kid as well, my twin sister has a...
Randi can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance & more
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
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Lynette L.


Omaha, NE

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years experience providing care/ supervision for children from newborn to 18 years old. I have over 12 years experience with special needs. I am well versed in behavior modification as well as ABA therapy. I am a mother to 3 adults and a grandmother/ Tutu to a 3-year-old. I hope to bring my positive and fun energy...
Lynette can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lynette has assisted my mother who has Alzheimer's for the past seven months. My mother was not the easiest to get along with. Lynette was very helpful and patient with my mother. Her expertise working with dementia and Alzheimer's clients was very effective...

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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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CNA
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Breanna is such an amazing nanny!! She communicated well the day before we hired her, she arrived on time, super friendly person, was SO sweet with our daughter, played with her outside in our backyard, texted me short updates throughout her shift, was nice to our...

Jennifer S.

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Patty D.


Bellevue, NE

$31/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I recently retired from social work working with adults with developmental disabilities for 35 years. I am a compassionate caring and responsible, reliable person. I am CPR and first aid certified. Up to date on recipient rights and blood born pathogens. I am looking for part time work during the week in the day time. I can...
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Desiree M.


Bellevue, NE

$10-25/hr5 yrs exp

Loving & Caring Sitter

I have experience with kids of all ages. I love children. I also have experience caring after children, toddlers and infants, overnight & during the evenings. I can cook, clean and change diapers. I have even watched young children for my church program. I have experience caring after a special needs child with cerebral palsy.
Desiree can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
5.0
"My boys enjoyed having Desiree as a babysitter. She was always on time she did stuff with the boys instead of just watching tv. I would recommend her to watch anyone's kids. Thank you."

Lani S.

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