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60 special needs caregivers are listed in Woodland Park, CO
The average rate is $20/hr as of April 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
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I have been a CNA for 13 years. I have cared for individuals who are fully functional to totally bedridden. I am a calm, gentle person who only wants to give quality care. I believe in giving the kind of care that I would want for myself and nothing less than that! I am trustworthy and fun to be around.
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Kathy is absolutely amazing with our special needs daughter!! She is able to handle our daughter's very challenging behaviors with patience and compassion. She also skillfully takes care of her medical needs,...
Reviewed by Bob B.
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I am big on creating an environment where children feel safe, comfortable and free to be inquisitive and their unique self. I love to provide opportunities to do leisure activities in the community and explore the outdoors. I enjoy reading books, making healthy snacks and meals, making art, playing sports and games.
To gain some...
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I have been a nurse for many years and love to care for people and serve them with whatever their needs are. I would be honored to help you and give you peace of mind with your loved one! thank you, Kim
Lauren S.
Colorado Springs, CO
$18-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Babysitter Certified In CPR And Registered Nurse
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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...
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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...
Reviewed by Julia V.
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I've had experience caring for children for many years. It started with just family members and my love for kids helped me decide that I wanted to babysit other children as well! I have experience caring for children of many different ages. I have two nieces, currently ages 6 and 8 years old, who I babysit for on occasion and am...
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Mackenzie got along great with our daughter and we would love to have her babysit for us again!
Reviewed by Julianna M.
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I have worked with individuals with special needs since my freshman year of high school, and I am now a sophomore in college. I am studying Health and Exercise Science with the plan of becoming an Occupational Therapist to work with people who have special needs. I have volunteered for year at respite care centers as well. I...
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Kristy is an amazing person! She is polite, friendly, punctual and very good at providing quality care. I would recommend her for any type of position due to her knowledge and willingness to learn new things
Reviewed by Craig H.
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My name is Rebecca. I currently work with a special needs client. I have loads of experience in this realm. He has some medical(seizure disorder, g-tube..)and mobility issues that I attend to daily.
In the past I was my Grandmothers main caregiver. She was bedridden and very cantankerous. I have patience that goes for miles. I...
Recent review:
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Rebecca is awesome! So appreciate her caring attitude and willingness to help. Highly recommend her!!!
Reviewed by Mary C.
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Hello, I'm Grace! Over the last 10+ years, I have gained experience with children in numerous contexts.
This includes being a Kindergarten and Pre-K teacher, grade school assistant teacher, Sunday school teacher, tutor, camp counselor, nanny and personal assistant from infancy to teenage kids. I also have a BA in elementary...
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Amazing with kids! Thoughtful and initiative and respectful of the families culture / preferences. Relational and respectful with good experience. Definitely hiring again!
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I am currently looking for one time / as needed jobs.
I am a third year Occupational Therapy student in Colorado Springs studying to get my doctorate. In regards to experience I have been nannying/babysitting for several years now, and the ages I have watched range anywhere from newborns to young adults. I have worked with...
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Kristy is an outstanding care giver - she watched our 5 year old twice a week and he was always eager for the afternoons when Kristy was coming to watch him. She was dependable, communicative, and 100% engaged...
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I began caring for adults with cerebral palsy in my early 20's and have gained experience caring for clients with MS, spinal cord injuries, recovering from surgeries and many more situations since. I love to help and serve and having fun and building relationships with my clients while doing life together. I am following all CDC...
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I have 5 years of experience as a nanny, 3 as a CNA, & 10 as an ICU nurse. I have taken care of everyone from pediatrics to geriatrics, hospice, spinal cord injuries, dialysis, seizures, and more. Most recently, I worked as the night hospital manager in Steamboat Springs and as an ICU nurse in the Covid unit last year in South...
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When I met Kirsten, I was truly struggling with finding care, fighting the struggles and depression that comes with disability, and feeling like a burden on the world as a quadriplegic with extreme physical...
Reviewed by Carley B.
Christie-lee V.
Colorado Springs, CO
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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I started working with kids when my son was in kindergarten. He's now going into sixth grade.
In my spare time, I like to read, garden, disc golf.
One thing you should know about me is I've worked in public and private schools. I have experience with special needs. CPR/first aid certified
My skills include ABA therapy
Recent review:
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Very kind and caring, great with little ones
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I have a lot of experience in caring for people. I obtained a CNA license in 1999. Nursing is absolutely my favorite thing in life to do!
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Kimberly has babysat for us on several occasions and our children love her! She is absolutely the best working with our 7 yr old autistic, gtube fed son! Our 2 yr old is so comfortable with her and our 10 yr...
Reviewed by Sandra I.
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If your looking for Mary Poppins, well you found her. Hello. I am Ann the Nanny. I have over 10 years plus experience as a nanny and babysitter. I cook, clean, teach, and play. I have experience with special needs including autism, dyslexia, and otherwise different children. I am excellent with infants and in fact I teach baby...
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She's AMAZING! My children love Ann, she takes care of hygiene, manners, school, organization, fun activities, games play dates you name it and helps with general areas of the house. She is calm, fair and...
Reviewed by Michelle M.
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I have been babysitting kids since I was 12, I am now 42. A long time! I love kids of all ages! I am very good at multitasking and have no problem watching 3 or more children at the same time. I am currently employed with 2 special needs families and am looking to fill in some gaps. I am calm under pressure, use humor as often...
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We're a dual military couple and we were in a pinch finding care for my 4 month old son after our nanny quit and we were still on the wait-list for daycare. Rebecca helped us out and rolled with the punches...
Reviewed by Mary D.
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Hi there! My name is Maddie. I'm 24 years old and with a bachelors degree in Health and Exercise Science. I'm taking some time to save money before heading to an accelerated nursing program to become an RN. I LOVE working with kids and have a ton of experience. Not only have I been babysitting since I was 14, but I have had lots...
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I currently nanny for a family with two boys, who both have autism. I have some nephews as well who have some behavioral disorders that I have learned to work with patiently. I am extremely kind, understanding, and patient.
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I have a wide range of special needs experience and skills, starting when I was a teenager looking after 7-year-old W who was autistic, then later in my 20's volunteering with Special Olympics, then in the last 3 years caring for 2 sets of brothers with special needs and a young man with a brain injury. Please tell me how I can...
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Hired is not the right word for Ken. He immediately became a family member-going so beyond our initial request. I reached out to Ken, initially, because my husband was having surgery and I needed additional...
Reviewed by Lois L.
Terri S.
Colorado Springs, CO
$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
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The elderly and children, alike, need gentle compassionate care and I love it giving to them. I've been both a Nanny and Elder companion and Ive excelled at both. Senior companion & caretaker: I've found a demographic that I absolutely LOVE. Seniors often need transport and to be accompanied to the senior center, Dr...
Ava M.
Colorado Springs, CO
$18-22/hr • 5 yrs exp
Professional Musician And Artist Wanting To Make Kids Feel Special!
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Hello! I just moved to finish college, and I'm looking for some part-time work in childcare. I have extensive experience caring for babies and kids of all ages, as well as children with special needs or ASD. I also tutor elementary, middle, and high schoolers in math and English, and give voice, piano, and ukulele lessons. I am...
Recent reviews:
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Ava is fantastic. She has helped our family for several months now and does well with all 3 of our kids ages 9,6,3. She meets the children where they are and helps them explore and grow. She has helped in...
Reviewed by Joanne J.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Woodland Park, CO
Kathleen W.
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Kathy is absolutely amazing with our special needs daughter!! She is able to handle our daughter's very challenging behaviors with patience and compassion. She also skillfully takes care of her medical needs, including doing g-tube feeds. We highly recommend her for childcare, including special...
- Bob B.
Lauren S.
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.
Mackenzie M.
5.0
Mackenzie got along great with our daughter and we would love to have her babysit for us again!
- Julianna M.
Kristy W.
5.0
Kristy is an amazing person! She is polite, friendly, punctual and very good at providing quality care. I would recommend her for any type of position due to her knowledge and willingness to learn new things
- Craig H.
Rebecca F.
5.0
Rebecca is awesome! So appreciate her caring attitude and willingness to help. Highly recommend her!!!
- Mary C.
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