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Amandeep P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-26/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I am reliable and a super caring person. I have a few years of experience taking care of my special-needs cousins over summers, as well as some younger kids while I attend college. I absolutely love spending time with kids. I am organized and stay aware of my surroundings, therefore I can provide a safe environment for kids....
Amandeep can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling
Hello! My name is Cait and I am a Child Development major at Cal Poly SLO. I have a passion for working with kids, enriched by my volunteering experience at elementary schools. I love the unique and funny characters kids have, making every moment with them enjoyable. I've been caring for children since I was young, from family...
Cait can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, respite care, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Olivia S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Qualified!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly SLO (for 2 more quarters) with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. I have taken several child development and developmental psychology classes. I used to work as a gymnastics coach, where I was the preschool program director, so I know tons of...
Olivia can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
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Maeli M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-50/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter And Pet Caregiver

Hi! I am currently a college student looking for a family to help take care of. I have worked with children for 6 years ranging from tennis lessons to being a nanny. I have also worked with children with down syndrome and other related special needs. Other than babysitting, I have worked with animals and in homes and am very...
Maeli can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

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Maria M.


Cayucos, CA

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Maria. Children have always been my life, from watching my nephew enter this world to working as a paraprofessional with special needs children, I have dedicated my life to being child friendly. Whether it's engaging children in educational activities, assisting with daily routines, or just playing, I approach each...
Maria can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 21-year-old College student, Preschool Teachers Assistant, and babysitter. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I also coached children's gymnastics. I have also spent time caring for children with special needs, along with seniors in need of supportive...
Aiyana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Active!

Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

I have 6+ years of experience working with kids including 4 years of experience working with children with special needs. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, household chores. I love getting outside, being creative and working with children! I am open to working with any age range of children. I have experience from...
Sadie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Disability Caretaker

I have many years of caretaking and nannying experience with disabled children and adults. My academic background is in Health Sciences and Social Services focused on Community Health & Mental Wellbeing. I enjoy bringing compassionate, creative and respectful care to each experience.
Highly skilled and compassionate Special Needs and Elderly Caregiver with over 6 years of experience providing exceptional care and support to individuals with diverse disabilities. Proven ability to create a safe and nurturing environment while promoting independence and improving quality of life. Skilled in developing and...
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Hunter Y.


Paso Robles, CA

$22-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hunter

Hi my name is Hunter and I am 24 years old out of Paso Robles Ca! I am a Highly skilled and compassionate Special Needs and Elderly Caregiver with over 6 years of experience providing exceptional care and support to individuals with diverse disabilities. Proven ability to create a safe and nurturing environment while promoting...
Hunter can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, meal prep, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi! I am Maddie, I have over seven years of experience working and babysitting three months to 13 years. I have been around children my whole life, my mom has owned a daycare for over 20 years now and is currently based in Paso Robles as well, and my older sister is a local first grade teacher. I also worked at a local preschool...
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Morgan F.


Los Osos, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Support Services

I have been fortunate to have almost a decade of experience in the Human Services field working with individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities in a therapeutic setting. I have worked with folks of all ages from 6 to 102 years old! I've discovered over the years that what I enjoy most is working with seniors....
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Michelle M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Medical In The Medical Field For 20+ Years. I Am Empathetic, Caring, And A Self-starter.

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, as well as a good listener. I like caring for seniors because Seniors carry a wealth of experience and knowledge. Spending time with them allows me to learn and connect with the past. Additionally, providing care offers a fulfilling sense of responsibility and accomplishment in making...
Michelle can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Sociology focusing on children and families. I have been working with kids on and off for about 10 years. I have always known I want my life long career to involve children, but I've been trying to decide which specific career I would like to pursue. I recently worked for a...

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