I enjoy being with special needs individuals, especially along the Autism and Downs Syndrome spectrum. I also have experience with CP. I have worked in school settings with special needs classes with dance and music as well.
I've worked with children with special needs in various settings! For starters, I tutored a 6-year-old girl in reading for about a year who was diagnosed with severe A. D. H. D. My main goals with working for her was for her to be able to read at her age level, and doing so required on my end a lot of patience, energy, focus,...
I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.
Hey there, and thanks for reading my bio! My name is Victoria (Tori) and I am available for part-time or full-time work as a caregiver/PCA. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver:
- BA in Developmental and Counseling Psychology from Emmanuel College; graduated magna cum laude (2018)
- CNA license in the state of MA...
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"Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate, dependable and motivated and is a dedicated, committed caregiver. I recommend her highly!"
Hi! My name is Emily and I love working with individuals with special needs. I'm a tutor for students with mild disabilities and a substitute teacher for students 18-22 with moderate/severe disabilities. I'm earning my teaching credential through CSUMB and I'm also employed by the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. I have...
Hello, I have been caring for a special needs teenager for 3 1/2 years. I am compassionate and patient. I believe in respect and teaching people. I am certified with Quality Respite and IHSS. I partner with family for best interest of child.
Hi there, my name is Mia. I am a licensed behavioral therapist with 2+ years experience working with children who have autism. I am patient, kind and trustworthy. I hope to hear from you soon!
Hello, my name is Eve M. Originally from Estonia, lived in NY 20 years and now 6 years in CA.
I have 20+ years experience with children age newborn to 7 years old, some of them with food allergies, autism and speech delay.
The first years in children life is very important for the future and love to help them with development...
Hello, my name is Shara. Caring for individuals with unique abilities has been my passion since I was a teenager. I began by coaching Special Olympics track, swimming, and basketball, and I quickly fell in love with this amazing community. Over the years, I've worked in a variety of environments offering support and...
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
I have worked with a variety of children having Special Needs since 1994.
For 12 years I worked as a Residential Treatment Counselor for abused/ neglected children in San Francisco.
I spent 1 year as an in-home ABA/ Behavior Therapist for children with Autism in San Mateo County.
I moved to Santa Cruz and was employed as a...
I'm a patient caregiver who loves encouraging others in challenging circumstances. Understanding and patience is essential in helping people live their best lives, that being the ultimate goal.
I am a kind, compassionate, and reliable caregiver looking for a long-term position in the Santa Cruz area. I have had experience working with individuals with a wide variety of needs, and I bring a hard-working attitude and a willingness to assist families with whatever it is they need support with. I am an excellent cook with...
Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
My name is Thess, I am responsible , loving person and I am passionate about everything I do and I love children, I believed that children deserve love and dignity and should care for a though they are your own family.
I have been a nanny and a babysitter on off my whole life. It was my go to side job growing up, and still now into my adulthood. I am 25, and just completed my certification in nurse assisting (CNA). I am extremely compassionate, and care deeply about people. My favorite job which I still miss is being a service coordinator....
Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me.
I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful
I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
Hello! I hope you are finding grace, and joy, for you and your little in this new school year :) I want to be in service and offer my experience + passion for supporting well-being for young people, and their families. This is a time when more compassion and less expectation are so important as children + families and students +...
I have 25 years experience working with special needs children. Most recently I'm working with twin girls who are now three, been with the family since they were newborns. Also worked with many families of different levels of special needs.