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411 special needs caregivers are listed in Denver, CO
The average posted rate is $20/hr as of November 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 6 years
Special needs caregivers in Denver, CO
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Riley and I have 10 plus years of experience nannying and babysitting for families. I have a background in Childhood Education and have worked as a substitute teacher, one on one aid, and have experience working with children with special needs. I am currently completing my Doctor of Audiology degree at a...
Riley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Riley is great! Our two young boys adore her and she's a total natural with kids!"
Amanda F.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Monica, I am speech language therapist, I'm from Colombia, I speak Spanish and English, I have 6 years experience working with kids and with special needs, especially from 0 months to 12 years old, also I worked at schools with grades as kindergarten, toddlers, first, second and third grade, I can teach the colors, the...
Monica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Monica has a very bubbly and friendly personality that my daughter just loves. She is reliable, energetic and has no problem jumping right in. I also love that she speaks Spanish to my kiddo. She was tidy and cleaned up after playtime and meals. I highly recommend...
Roxy R.
Dani P.
Denver, CO
$20/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
As the daughter of a preschool teacher, I have grown up with a passion for children. I have been a babysitter and caretaker for children for approximately 15 years from infants on up, including additional experience with children with special needs. I am employed full time as a pediatric Occupational Therapist with availability...
Dani can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
(7)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
My name is Emily. I'm 30 years old and I have my associates in Early Childhood Education. I have great communication and I'm very punctual. Singing and organizing are my hobbies. I have almost 9 years of experience with young children. I've worked with 3 families who had twins, one family that had 4 boys including a pair of...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Emily was an amazing nanny for our twin boys. She always had tons of ideas of games/activities for the boys to help them with age appropriate development. She was great at communicating how the boys were doing and working with us to help our children develop. We...
Andrew M.
5.0
(1)
Hi! My name is Tori. I'm a 29-year-old sitter and full-time employee 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...
Tori can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping
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
Savanna M.
Denver, CO
$21-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hello, my name is Savanna! I am 23 and I have 4 years of experience with babysitting family to multiple children through Care the past 4 years. I am very dedicated and patient. I am CPR certified and also have experience with kids who are autistic or have special needs. I love being outside, being around pets, and doing many...
Savanna can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"She was fabulous! Will be booking her again soon. Great with the kids, very nice."
Kate C.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I have been a educational support professional for children with special needs for three years. The children who I work with range from 5 to 14 years old, but I also have experience working with younger children outside of the school system. I was a babysitter for one family for four years, and have worked with other families as...
Hayley can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Hayley was fantastic with our children. We have three children all under 10 and with special needs. She played with our children, prepared meals and so helpful. We would absolutely hire her again."
Lindsay L.
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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Trustline Certified
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Orphea started watching my son when he was about 4 months old and I could not be happier with her care. She really is one of a kind! She went above and beyond when caring for our son.
She is patient, kind, trustworthy, dependable, and was overall amazing with...
Joanna L.
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, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Haley has watched my 2.5yo son a few times and we absolutely love her. Her communication is always quick when messaging and she even sends us text and picture updates while she is watching our son."
Ashley W.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Jhiana, I have Over 10, 000 hours of child care experience with kids of all ages. I was also an aupair for 3 years caring for three kids ages 2, 3 and 8 simultaneously. I'd describe my personality as bubbly, reassuring and caring.
I'm looking for a job that has mutual respect between the family and caregiver. Open...
Jhiana can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Jhiana is wonderful! Our son warmed up to her immediately, she was attentive and professional. You can tell she is very experienced with children and had many fun play ideas, they went for walks and she got him down to nap with no problem. She was punctual,...
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 1 year of experience. I can help with cooking, laundry, walks, animal care, garden care, and honestly anything else! I have had my CPR certification and a valid diver license for 2 years now. I am patient, loving, energetic, kind, and funny. I have 5 brothers of my own, one of which does have autism and I used to...
Julianna can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Julianna has been helping us out 4 days a week for the past month or so and she's absolutely great with our son. You can tell she's very in tune, very engaged and involved with him. The house is tidy when she leaves for the day. We really couldn't ask for more."
Former Member A.
4.2
(5)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have spent the last 15 years babysitting & nannying while running my own photography business. I tend to work most with children under 6, including extensive newborn experience, and have worked with special needs children, from autism to ADHD to sensory disorders. Although I've worked with groups of children, I prefer to focus...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Jessica drove our 12-year-old to school four days a week during school year 2017-8. She was dependable and punctual, and having her help made our schedules so much more manageable. She was willing and able to roll with schedule changes (e.g. snow days, field...
Jenise S.
5.0
(1)
I current work at a school with autistic children as a paraprofessional. I have worked in schools for two years working directly with children aging from 5-14. I also worked at a daycare and was the lead teacher in the infant room for a year. I have taken classes in school for childhood development. I have CPR training. I can...
Darla can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I can say a lot about Darla. She brings a great work ethic while encouraging others to work hard. Her sense of humor is uplifting and enjoyable to be around. Overall she would be a great addition to any work place. "
Ryan B.
Angelica T.
Denver, CO
$10-25/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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CNA
CPR
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
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Since I was 12, I have known that being around kids always makes me happy. I grew up taking care of my 5 younger siblings, 2 of which have special needs. I taught preschool at a child development center on a naval base for 5 years, spending most of my time with toddlers. I love watching children learn and grow and have gained so...
Brooke can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We initially met Brooke when she was a preschool teacher for our toddler. She was awesome and agreed to do some babysitting for us. She's fun, dependable, and flexible. She even took care of our toddler when we had our second, and then was a major help to us...
Sarah M.
3.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of childcare experience (including those with special needs) and I am CPR/first aid certified. My highest level of education is a MA in teaching and I have my own transportation. I can help out with many things such as K-12 tutoring, pet care, house cleaning, laundry and cooking.
Ayerin can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Mrs G (Ayerin) was great! She was able to easily get both our boys to eat their dinner and go to sleep, which is no small feat. She bonded with them quickly, got them to not cry when we left, use their words, and play together. Would definitely hire again any time!"
Kevin J.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I've had the privilege of working as a "nanny" for three years. I highly value the role of positive male figures in the healthy development of youth and take great pride in my work. My approach is a balance of "fun, firm and fair."
I've also served as an ABA therapist for children living with Autism, a 1-on-1 aid in special...
Vlasis can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
""V" was a wonderful addition to our family and we now consider him part of our extended care network. He is a skilled communicator, patient, empathetic and creative. He really invested in getting to know our son's unique personality and kept a regular, open line of...
Angela G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I like working with kids because...
They always brighten up my day. The lack of filter is always guaranteed to make you laugh.
I started working with kids when...
I was about 12 years old! I have a lot of younger cousins so I started helping my nana with them at a young age. I started actually nannying when I was 18, and have...
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Registered pharmacy technician, insured HHA, practicing CNA, and college student pursuing nursing. Caring has always been a strong trait of mine since childhood; professionally babysitting for many years and now moving onto medical care for all ages! However, I cannot let go of babysitting due to all the joy and happiness it...
Amali can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
CNA
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very sweet and caring babysitter. Helped me with my son while I was sick and my husband was out of town. She even came with her own first aid kit that she used on my son from a previous injury he had. Will hire her again"
Care member
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, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Denver, CO
Riley C.
5.0
Riley is great! She is responsible and dependable and a clear communicator with clear expectations. My kids love having her. I would highly recommend her.
- Ann W.
Monica Q.
5.0
Monica has a very bubbly and friendly personality that my daughter just loves. She is reliable, energetic and has no problem jumping right in. I also love that she speaks Spanish to my kiddo. She was tidy and cleaned up after playtime and meals. I highly recommend her!
- Roxy R.
Emily J.
5.0
Emily was an amazing nanny for our twin boys. She always had tons of ideas of games/activities for the boys to help them with age appropriate development. She was great at communicating how the boys were doing and working with us to help our children develop. We loved having Emily work with our...
- Andrew M.
Tori B.
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
Savanna M.
5.0
Savanna was prompt and polite. She was efficient in identifying the information she needed to be able to care for our son. He was clearly very comfortable with her and enjoyed the afternoon playing with Miss Savanna.
- Beth R.
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Ratings for Denver, CO special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.7 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Denver, CO are rated 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 188 reviews of the 411 listed special needs caregivers.