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Personal chefs in Novato, CA

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Melida O.


Novato, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Responsible Caregiver And Creator Of Smiles And A Chef That You Will Like

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Hello, my name is Melida. I am an experienced mother, excellent cook. I love to do it. I like to clean. I know how to interact with the little ones, understand their needs. Also, if they are sick, I know how to take care of them. I also have a valid license to work here in this country. I have an impeccable driver's license with...
Melida can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

As a child, my grandparents lived with us. I learned that it brings me great pleasure to spend my time with older adults, helping improve their quality of life. I'm a problem-solver who is positive, responsible and resourceful. My ability to adjust other's needs is keen. And I am funny! 10+ yrs - Care Manager & Companion...
Nancy can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Karene A.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Chef Of All Trades

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Looking for a new family to care for. My last wonderful family in Napa has outgrown their need for a Nanny now that the child is in school. I enjoyed taking care of the child from 6 months to 4 years old. I cooked meals for the family and cleaned and took care of the dog. I have volunteered in schools and helped children with...
Karene can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Aliza S.


San Anselmo, CA

$35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Motivated & Patient, Fun, Professional, Caregiver, Sitter & Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I live a life of service as a caregiver & in hospice care. My experiences include the medical field & teaching pre-K/elementary. Most rewarding was working in a post-trauma Adaptive Rehab & assisting a paraplegic for 1 year. My joy was caring for 14K patients in a private medical office, including training my assistants &...
5.0
"Aliza is an unusually gifted caregiver. She is very caring and so very competent. In addition Aliza is always helpful and goes far beyond what is expected. We feel grateful to have found her."

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Luiza S.


Petaluma, CA

$30/hr • 1 yrs exp

Luiza From Napa Valley

5.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm from Brazil, and I've been in the US since 2022. I'm a full-time pastry chef. I'm looking for occasional babysitting jobs, mostly evenings (school pickups, date nights, events, etc). I have a reliable car, I am a strong driver, and I could have your kids seat in my car or use my own boosters to drive them around...
Luiza can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Luiza took care of our 4 month old while we packed for a big move. She had such a calm and gentle demeanor with the baby. I immediately felt the baby was in great hands when I met her. Such a big help during that stressful time! "

Care member

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Laurie S.


Sonoma, CA

$35-39/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for a 90 yr old artist through her last year of life challenged by alzheimers and lewy body dementia plus both my parents through early to end stage Alzheimer's w/ mobility, vision and cancer issues. My humor helps me ease stressful situations and get along with diverse personalities. I bring medical advocacy and...
Laurie can also help with: Personal care, dementia
5.0
"Laurie was with my 90 year old Mom with Alzheimer's. She is skilled with people and very thoughtful. She knew how to read my mom and what she needed. She was a great help with prepping, cooking and providing delicious fresh nutrition. She took mom on outings to see...

Annie C.

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Delia C.


Richmond, CA

$50/hr • 7 yrs exp

Professional Chef/Meal Prepper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With more than 8 years experience in hospitality industry, professional kitchens and home settings, my passion for cooking show in everything I do. I'm a Culinary Arts Academy graduate whose career took a turn to help busy moms and families eat healthy without all the work and planning. I do meal planning (individual or...
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Astrid M.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Hi I'm Astrid, I work as a caregiver in a Care Facility for 9 years now, I'm doing one on one care and House Manager Jobs at the moment. I'm also a sous chef in a private family. I have a degree in Psychology. I love taking care of people and keeping them company. I prepare medications and I like doing housekeeping too. I'm...
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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Micah K.


Vallejo, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Chef Available For Home Cooking And Private Dining

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Micah. I am an experienced Executive Chef native to Milwaukee, WI. Currently, my wife and I live in Vallejo, CA where I operate a small consulting business for local restaurants. As Executive Chef at Santiago Calatrava's Milwaukee Art Museum I have personally catered over 100 weddings and any number of private...
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Essence W.


Richmond, CA

$18-21/hr • 2 yrs exp

Works Great With Children.

My name is Essence, I am an High-school graduate and I am currently a paraprofessional in my local school district, which is working as a 1:1 aid for children tm with behavioral issues. I have past employment history working with children from ages 2 all the way to 13. I want to become a chef and I have good cooking skills if...
Essence can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Kyia W.


Vallejo, CA

$30-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Always Willing To Help, Always Willing To Learn

Hello everyone! I have four years of experience being a great house keeper and I'm looking to extend that into more great years of helping you all! I am very organized, detail oriented, and a bit of a perfectionist. I execute my tasks with precision and in a timely manner. Along with housekeeping I am great with preparing meals,...
Kyia can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, organization, general room cleaning, changing bed linens & more
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Marysol P.


Mill Valley, CA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

Just A Friend =)

Hello! My name is Marysol I'm a very active young adult who is not looking for just a job I'm looking for a nice friend with whom I can have a compromise and take care of, because, that's what friends do, take care of each other =) ... Also, I know that more than a friendship, this is about a compromise. But I know that maybe...
Marysol can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, home modification
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Marysol P.


Mill Valley, CA

$30-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Children's Friend With More Than A 5 Years Of Experience

Hi, everyone! My name is Marysol I'm a very active young adult who is not looking for just a job I'm looking for a nice family with whom I can have a compromise and take care of the most precious treasure that they have, their children. But I know that maybe this could be not enough to be considerate as a candidate, so here...
Marysol can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Laurie S.


Sonoma, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Retired Executive, Mother,chef, Manager Of Lrg Households,family Schedules

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have raised 2 sons, now 26 and 31 raised cooking, playing team sports, making crafts, being in nature. One has unusual auto-immune condition so very experienced advocating through medical system. My humor enables me to get along with varied personalities and to ease stress situations. I bring great organization, critical...
Laurie can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance

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Recent personal chef reviews in Novato, CA

Aliza S.

5.0

Aliza is an unusually gifted caregiver. She is very caring and so very competent. In addition Aliza is always helpful and goes far beyond what is expected. We feel grateful to have found her.

- Care member

Luiza S.

5.0

Luiza took care of our 4 month old while we packed for a big move. She had such a calm and gentle demeanor with the baby. I immediately felt the baby was in great hands when I met her. Such a big help during that stressful time!

- Care member

Laurie S.

5.0

Laurie was with my 90 year old Mom with Alzheimer's. She is skilled with people and very thoughtful. She knew how to read my mom and what she needed. She was a great help with prepping, cooking and providing delicious fresh nutrition. She took mom on outings to see beautiful things. She stimulated...

- Annie C.

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