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Tshering B.
Albany, CA
$28-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
I am Tshering and I have experience taking care of a sweet Autistic child for the past 7 years. I do have knowledge about behavioural analysis therapy and speech therapy though u am no expert in that field. But I know how they work. Looking forward to getting in touch with you soon. Thank you.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello families,
I enjoy working with children as I am currently working as a para professional at an elementary school. I work with ages K-5 grade. I wake daily excited to do what I enjoy which is working with children who has special needs.
Apart from that, I my biggest passion is nature and to be in and surrounded by nature....
Onika can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
(1)
Experienced caregiver with over 13 years of expertise specializing in premature infants, multiples, special-needs, and autistic children. Proven ability to create a safe, engaging environment tailored to each child's unique needs. Skilled in fostering development, promoting communication and ensuring the well-being of children....
Molly can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Molly is an amazing nanny! She is extremely punctual and reliable, and was very involved in my twin girls’ development and care. She is sunny and positive and has excellent management skills. Mollys emotional intelligence is strong, she picks up on...
Stephanie L.
Chantal B.
Oakland, CA
$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Chantal, and I am currently seeking opportunities in home and childcare driven purely by my passion for this field at this stage of my life. With a robust background in infant care and child development, I bring a lot of love along with my experience and dedication to any family I work with.
Growing up, I...
Chantal can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
5.0
"Chantal took care of our 6 month old baby girl for about 7 weeks (that was all I needed her for), and really made life a lot more easy and fun for all of us. She has positive energy and bonded well with our daughter and our dog. She is a masterful chef - a health...
Callie M.
Emily G.
El Sobrante, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have done care in one way or another since I was a teenager, for special needs children and adults as well as children without developmental disabilities. I worked several private contract jobs for families with children with disabilities, mostly those on the autism spectrum as well as cerebral palsy. I have 5+ years...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special...
Rachel S.
Jenny K.
San Francisco, CA
$45/hr • 8 yrs exp
3.7
(3)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Jenny, here's a little blurb about myself so you can have a look into who I am ! I am originally from the east coast, and moved to CA back in 2017. I have 8 years of experience nannying and caring for children of all ages as well as 4 years of working with children of Special Needs. Being a nanny/caregiver/home...
Jenny can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Jenny worked with our family for about 5 months as a nanny to two boys (now 4 & 2 years old). Our boys have high energy and a lot of dietary restrictions that require careful management. Jenny was very dependable and punctual, she showed up every day and on-time....
Kristine W.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi! I am a very reliable, open minded, patient and creative person with more than 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages. I've been living in the U. S for over 3 years after finishing my Au Pair program. I am also a graduated Psychologist with plenty of experience working with special needs kids. With me your kids...
Diana can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Diana was a fantastic nanny for both my boys for almost 1 year. She is responsible, caring, communicative and punctual. My boys remember her till nowadays. They shared very good moments. She is like family to us now.
I would highly recommend her to anyone who is...
Elisa Y.
Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
Carmen can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is impressive and I recommend her to anyone looking for...
Joe M.
5.0
(5)
My name is Candy R. I am a Registered Behavior Technician. I've been in the field since 2015. I hold an A. A. in Psychology and Liberal Arts in Social Behavior Sciences. I am attending school online through Purdue Global finishing my B. S. in Psychology in Applied Behavior Analysis. I anticipate to graduate by May 2023.
I've...
5.0
"Candy is very responsible, caring and fun! Really good at following directions, goes above and beyond what is asked of her. I highly recommend!!"
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
I am a nanny/teacher who is very trustworthy, highly reliable and very experienced with little ones from newborns, twins, infants to toddler age/kindergarten, and school aged children. Do you need help in the care/mentoring/tutoring or babysitting with your child(ren) at home/school or daycare, overnight stay or occasional...
Marianne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Marianne is the most wonderful nanny. She has provided the best care for our daughter as she's grown from infancy into toddler hood. Marianne is incredibly caring, trustworthy, and dependable. Our favorite things about Marianne: 1) She loves reading, music, art,...
Kimberly C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced, creative, and nurturing childcare provider with five years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion for fostering children's growth and development, coupled with my positive experiences in previous babysitting roles, led me to pursue a career in childcare.
I believe in open and honest...
Ciara can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Ciara is wonderful! She is extremely dependable, has wonderful communication skills, and does a wonderful job of caring for my 6 month old. We are very lucky to have Ciara in our home and anyone she works with would be lucky as well."
Jessica E.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
I have been a doula and childcare provider for the last 8 years, I take pride in what I do, and love it wholeheartedly. Most of my experience has been in caring for newborns and infants, but I also have years of experience working with children of all ages from newborns to adolescents. I am a certified First Responder, a step...
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Mary was everything we wanted in a night nurse and more. She loved our baby boy and took care of him while I was recovering from a C-section and transitioning into motherhood. She took him each night during his sleep, woke me for feedings, and gave me feedback and...
Erica W.
Sarah M.
Oakland, CA
$30-38/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experienced Nanny/Teacher Of 13 Years Looking For Part-Time Work
5.0
(2)
Hello, my name is Rasa!
(Rasa comes from Sarah, which is what is written in my past reviews)
I have 15+ years of experience working with youth of all ages. After years of working in many different environments, from teaching in the classroom, working as a full-time live-in/travel Nanny, to daycare providing and summer-camp...
Sarah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"She is absolutely the best care giver we have had yet. She aligns with all your guidelines and requests while respecting the child fully. Our son truly loves this women and Sarah's teachings and love has left a long lasting mark on our family and our son. He's...
Sara M.
Cristal D.
Richmond, CA
$10-15/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
5.0
(14)
Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
Rose can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Rose was our first nanny so we were a little stressed but it couldn't have gone better! Our son went from only being in the company of his parents to happily spending hours with Rose.
Rose also has a great grasp on theory of mind models in childcare and discipline...
Prasenjit M.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I am a current medical student with 8 years of experience working in childcare looking for jobs during my winter break. I am skilled in neurodiversity affirming care for kids and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
5.0
"I've had the pleasure of knowing Kyra's large family for over a decade. I was so excited when she started babysitting for us as I knew how great she is with young kids. My kids adore Kyra and I love knowing they will be taken good care of while she is with them....
Kasi C.
Kaya T.
El Sobrante, CA
$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
(28)
Hired by 32 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Kaya, I am an attentive babysitter with a background in caring for multiple children. I am a positive role model focused on supporting development and teaching new skills. I am certified in First Aid and CPR with a dedication to creating a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. I...
Kaya can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"We hired Kaya to help with our 5YO son for a week this summer. She was kind and engaging and he absolutely loved her! They played all day and she was great about helping to make sure his room & toys were tidy. She also spent time telling him stories and helping me...
Care member
Tetiana V.
Alameda, CA
$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Highly Experienced, Professional, With Medical Education, Full And Part-time .
5.0
(11)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
Comprehensive development of a child from infancy to preschool. Experienced with babysitting 2-3 kids simultaneously, as well as children with special needs (autists, deaf, children with cerebral palsy). Available starting Feb-15-2024 as shared nanny; looking to add a playmate for an adorable & friendly 18months old boy.
Tetiana can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
CNA
First Aid
5.0
"Tanya has been a great nanny for our 1 and 1/2 year old. She stepped in quickly after another nanny had to leave us. She is extremely professional and knowledgeable. She clearly has a lot of knowledge and experience with kids beyond just as a nanny. She gave us...
Jeff B.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...
5.0
"Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."
Darwin M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Albany, CA
Molly P.
5.0
Molly is an amazing nanny! She is extremely punctual and reliable, and was very involved in my twin girls’ development and care. She is sunny and positive and has excellent management skills. Mollys emotional intelligence is strong, she picks up on potentialconflict quickly and had a positive...
- Stephanie L.
Chantal B.
5.0
She's great! Our daughter loves it when Chantal comes over. She plays guitar and always shows up with crafts. She cooks with her and loves to take her to the park. Chantal was worked with us since our daughter was 3 months old, almost 3 years! I can always count on her and I know that my daughter...
- Sarah E.
Emily G.
5.0
Emily has been outstanding with our three children. She can match their high energy, keeps them entertained with excursions to the park, crafts, cooking, etc,. is never fazed, and always keeps things moving forward in a positive direction. She manages our special needs child beautifully, balancing...
- Rachel S.
Jenny K.
5.0
Jenny has been great with our daughter! She always keeps her entertained with games and books etc. stays off her phone and doesn't stick our daughter in front of the TV. She's never been late or called in sick. Will continue to use her in the future!
- Jenny D.
Diana D.
5.0
Diana is such a sweet and caring person! Our 4 month old daughter LOVES seeing her every time she comes. She is such a professional at making sure our daughter has everything she needs. She even reads, plays songs, and other fun activities with our daughter! I would definitely recommend Diana to any...
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