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Virginia G.


Alameda, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Former Special Education Para Educator

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Former daycare/preschool Assistant, with 2 year experience as a Paraeducator with kids in special education classes in the Oakland Unified School district. I worked in a middle/high school combined called Coliseum College prep academy for 2 years with middle school aged kids with special needs such as Down syndrome and autism...
Virginia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Lakeisha S.


Oakland, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

4.5

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a degree in Kinesiology from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete from childhood-18 yrs.) but when I graduated, there was a change of heart. I have most of my experiences as a mother first, to my beautiful...
5.0
"We worked with Lakeisha early in the pandemic as a daily aide for our 4yo son with disabilities. We were so grateful for her assistance and expertise. She is patient, accommodating, knowledgeable and kind. She assisted in both academic study and...

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Rose L.


Oakland, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Highly Experienced And Creative Special Needs Nannying

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
5.0
"We hired Rose for a two-week, temporary assignment to assist my wife, who is a wheelchair user. Rose was fantastic. She was dependable, always on time (or early), and was friendly and kind. Within a day, the three of us had a great rapport. Rose assisted my wife...

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Anna Z.


Berkeley, CA

$20-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

I've worked with special needs children in different modalities such as movement and after school programs. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome from ages 3-19.
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Jamie S.


Oakland, CA

$18-24/hr • 5 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Taker

I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, children and teens with Down syndrome, and children with many different levels of anxiety and ADHD. I also am fluent in ASL, and have worked with with deaf children.
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Daniel S.


San Francisco, CA

$30-40/hr • 7 yrs exp

Professional & Compassionate Educator/Caretaker

My name is Daniel. I am seeking an opportunity to lend my services to a special needs child or adult. I am currently employed (mornings) as a Special Education Paraprofessional for San Francisco Unified School District having worked with special needs pre-school students for the last 5 years. Most of my students are on the...
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Nicole M.


San Francisco, CA

$35-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hi everyone! I have a passion for special needs. I have an adopted brother with Down Syndrome and he just got diagnosed with Autism as well. I have experience with interacting with them, playing, feeding, bathing, driving. I am a kind, responsible and patient nanny. Looking forward to hearing back from you! Thank you!
I have 4 years of experience working as an au pair/sitter in US. I was an au pair in 2019 in Lafayette, CA helping my host family with 4 teenager boys. A loot of driving and cooking. After the time with my host family I looked after twins for another 2 years and also helped running errands for the family. I have experience with...
Kellen can also help with: Changing bed linens
Hello . I am currently studying psychology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and have always been passionate about care for those with special needs. I took peer tutoring courses in school, helping students with autism, Down syndrome, and more with their school work. I love working with these people and helping them with...
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Raechyl H.


San Francisco, CA

$22/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun, Compassionate, And Flexible Childcare Provider. I Want To Help Make Your Life Easier!

I have worked with children of all ages and backgrounds in daycare settings, as well as one-on-one nannying and babysitting. I was able to work with kids from 3 months old, to 13 years old at one of my daycare positions. I have experience working with special needs children as a TA, and later as a nanny for a 6-year-old with...
Raechyl can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working as an au pair/sitter in US. I was an au pair in 2019 in Lafayette, CA helping my host family with 4 teenager boys. A loot of driving and cooking. After the time with my host family I looked after twins for another 2 years and also helped running errands for the family. I have experience with...
Kellen can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my friends call me Ces. I am currently working as Paraeducator. I still have time in the evening shift from 5 p.m. onward. I want to work with kids and teens. I have a variety of experience in working with children. Our classroom in school are a mixed disability like Autism, multiple disability, seizures, down syndrome and...
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Zenayda M.


Oakland, CA

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

I Looking For A Job Full-time Or Part-time

Hello, I am a Nanny looking for a full-time or part-time job, I have 7 years of experience with children with autism, I am a mother with a son on the autism spectrum and with him I have learned to understand his behavior, I like to play, read, go to the bookstore and above all I like to help develop their skills so they can...
Hi! My name is Vas and I'm am graduating with undergrad degree in Speech Therapy in Summer 2024!!! I'm an experienced caregiver for children ages 3-22. I have experience working in a multi-professional team along side with OT, PT, Vision therapists, Nurses and O&M. In the past I have worked with neurodivergent children,...
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Chantal B.


Oakland, CA

$17-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hi, my name is Chantal, and I am 1 of 8 children in my family, 5 of them being adopted with special needs. My little sister has been the joy of my heart. She was spared from abortion and brought into our home at 3 days old. She has Down syndrome. My other siblings include the challenges of bipolar, autism, cerebral palsy, ADHD,...
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Isabella W.


San Leandro, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have a BA in social work and enjoy working with all age groups. I also have extensive experience with disabilities (both physical and developmental) as well as mental health struggles. Some examples include Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, , TBI, Cerebral Palsy, degenerative diseases, and disorders. I work to cultivate an...
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Sierra L.


Pleasant Hill, CA

$24-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am currently a Respite Caregiver for children with special needs! I have experience working with and caring for children and teens on the Autism spectrum, who have Down Syndrome, ADHD, and more. I've also cared for children who are nonverbal. I work with children who require extra attention and support, and I understand it can...
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Joan M.


Fremont, CA

$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Joan.. I have watched a young man with Down syndrome occasionally since he was 5 years old, he is 21 years old now. He is the son of my sister's best friend and a friend to our family. I have watched him on date nights and/or a day out for shopping with the girls.
5.0
"I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible."

Ayisha B.

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Ann T.


Union City, CA

$23-39/hr • 2 yrs exp

Worked as an ABA technician around the bay. Experience with ADHD, Autism, and Down Syndrome. and help with special needs.
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Ann T.


Union City, CA

$27-54/hr • 3 yrs exp

Tutor (Special Needs Experienced)

Worked with children from elementary to high school. Tutored children with Autism and Down Syndrome. Participated in peer reviewing and writing research papers at university levels.

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Alameda, CA

Lakeisha S.

4.0

Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged him and quickly form trusted and supporting bond. She is trustworthy and she became part of the fabric of our home life and outside activities for...

- Donald W.

Rose L.

5.0

I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our child and she was very sensitive to that. My wife continues to nurse and Rose has had no...

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Joan M.

5.0

I Love working with Joan it is like having my mom around again. She keeps things in order and keeps me posted through out the day! I still work with Joan and plan to continue doing so in the future whenever possible.

- Ayisha B.

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