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Ivonne B.


Castroville, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

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Howdy! My name is Ivonne B. I've been working with people with developmental disabilities since 2016. I worked at a day program, which sparked my interest in this field. I then moved onto working at an independent living service agency. I've been at this ILS company since 2018, and truly enjoy working with all my clients. On...
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Joanna T.


Marina, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Children Are Our Next Generation Let Be Positive Influences!

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I've had a lifelong love for caring for kids . I've been a nanny for five wonderful families and have looked after my nieces, nephews, and two God daughters, one with special needs. There hasn't been a kid I've met that I haven't liked or and I haven't met a kid that doesn't like me. I love inspiring their imagination and...
Joanna can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joanna is amazing with our Daughter. She is patient, reliable, warm, and has a lot of crucial knowledge/experience working with children, and it shows. We highly recommend her as a nanny or childcare provider. You'd honestly be lucky to have her helping out with...

Jillanne D.

I have been working in Special Education for MPUSD for around 9 years and also after school care for special need adults for over 4 years. I have my own transportation
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, respite care, errands
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Jawharrah C.


Marina, CA

$17-22/hr

Would Live To Be In Contact Soon

Hello :) I would love to work for your family, and be able to make your lives a little easier. Please feel free to contact me anytime! Specialities: - Children with Special Needs
Hello my name is Nataly Diaz I am 23 years old. I have been a caregiver/nanny for over 2 years. I enjoy what I do. I have experience working with elderly, children, pets, and special needs individuals. Please reach out for more information about me.
Nataly can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Kalissa S.


Salinas, CA

$23-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hi parents ! I have been caring for children for about 5 years now. I have worked with all ages & children with special needs. I am also a certified behavioral technician.
Kalissa can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jackie L.


Salinas, CA

$25-35/hr

Full-Time Special Needs Provider Available

With over 10 years of experience in home Healthcare as a Caregiver; I am an expert relationship builder with proven adaptability in diverse situations. I am bilingual in English and Spanish, results oriented, hard-working, trustworthy and reliable. I have strong analytical skills in solving problems of diverse situations with an...
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Wendy A.


Salinas, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Wendy A. Bio

For the past 26 years, I have worked with special needs individuals in their homes, school programs, and their adult residential facility as a DSP. I have worked in all aspects of their lives. I performed ADLs (activities for daily living), including feeding, bathing, dressing, brushing teeth, helping with physical therapies,...
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Ericka S.


Watsonville, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Extensive Emergency Medical Training And I Provide Compassionate Reliable Care For All Ages

I have always provided care since I was very young. I am in the medical field, mostly in an emergency room setting for over 12 years. I have a degree in radiology and computed tomography. I have extensive Medical Care providing background. I also have experience babysitting and childcare for people with special needs. I am one...
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Renie S.


Salinas, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Here To Help

I've worked with a lot of clients with special needs from children to adults .. I'm punctual and dependable
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Carolina Z.


Salinas, CA

$18-23/hr2 yrs exp

Behavioral Tech

Currently working at a school taking care of students with behavioral problems as well as with special needs . I help them with there classwork and anything they need help with .
Carolina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Megan D.


Marina, CA

$17-27/hr4 yrs exp

I have 5 years of experience with babysitting/ care taking. I have worked at a day care at a gym working with kids from 6 months to 12 years. I have plenty of experience working with just a few to 15 children at a time. I have 7 years working with special needs. I have references and would love to meet to see if I'm a potential...
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Deborah D.


Marina, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

I Am Available Most Weekends

I have worked in a Special Ed for almost 12 years . I worked mostly with students between 18 and 22 years of age doing community base instruction . I have done after school care for my autism students . Right now I'm working in a high school during the week and looking for extra work for weekends
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Jessica S.


Salinas, CA

$17-28/hr8 yrs exp

I am currently an early intervention specialist that works with children from 0-3-year-old. I use to work as a behavior specialist that provided ABA therapy with kiddos with disabilities. I have been working with kids with special needs for 8 years now. I am also doing part time caregiving for the elderly some weekends. I love...
Jessica can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

My experience helping individuals with special needs started in high school and has continued throughout young adulthood in a variety of settings. While in high school, I assisted peers with physical and cognitive disabilities during our Physical Education class. Throughout college, I worked at an organization called Western...
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Molly H.


Marina, CA

$17-40/hr7 yrs exp

Companion/caregiver With Experience As A Speech Pathologist

I have 7 years of experience working with adults and children with special needs as a speech pathologist. I enjoy working with adults and helping children.
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Ryann B.


Seaside, CA

$23-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Ryann, and I've been working with kids for 12 years. I moved to CA from CO with my family five years ago, and we just relocated from the Bay Area to Seaside. I'm currently looking for a part-time position, M-F, with a loving family that values creativity and learning as much as I do. I have experience with all ages, a...
Ryann can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Ryann cared for our daughter from 7 mos to 17 mos old. She instantly bonded with her, and brought a wealth of knowledge about infants/children that we didn’t have as first time parents. She treated our daughter with love & joy, and adapted quickly through her...

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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Family Assistant/ Odd Jobs/ Pet Care/ House sitting/ And More

I have worked with a variety of children in a variety of settings since 1994. First as a tennis coach for kids, then as a Residential Treatment Counselor for 10+ years, in-home Autism Therapist, as a Family Assistant on a large estate in Santa Cruz for 9 years, and as a special needs caregiver for 6+ years. I am currently a...
Kenneth can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Nicole S.


Aptos, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter/tutor (All Ages & Special Needs).

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I have babysat children since I was 12 years old all the way through my college years. I am wonderful around kids; with babysitting, I have experience with babies as young as 6 months to high school age. I have even worked with a few school districts tutoring special needs kids (aged 5 through college) and am ABA trained...
Nicole can also help with: Carpooling, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nicole is very sweet, punctual, and reliable. I would definitely recommend her to other families!"

Angie A.

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Marcela O.


Watsonville, CA

$29/hr6 yrs exp

Vibrant And Caring Part Time Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Marcela, 27 years old - Fluent in Portuguese English and a little Spanish I have a bachelor's degree and am working toward a degree in nursing. I am creative, vibrant, flexible, and understanding. I am excellent at listening to and observing kids, which helps me learn about them and their needs to be the best caretaker I can...
Marcela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Trustline Certified

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Marcela is an exceptional nanny who has been caring for my two children for 1.5 years, starting when they were 1 and 3 years old. She genuinely loves kids and is dedicated to her role. Marcela is attentive and deeply aware of their needs, excelling at observing and...

Antaeres A.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Castroville, CA

Joanna T.

5.0

Jo was our nanny for our daughter for almost two years. She started when our daughter was only 3 months old and saw her through many milestones. She was kind, compassionate, caring, and focused on helping our daughter learn new things each day. She is also excellent with communication. I cannot...

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Ryann B.

5.0

Ryann was FANTASTIC. We hired her to watch our fussy 6 month old at a hotel while we attended an event. Not only was she not professional with communication, preparation, and timeliness - she was exceptionally wonderful with our daughter. Within minutes of arriving she connected with the baby and...

- Care member

Nicole S.

5.0

My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole.

- Danielle W.

Marcela O.

5.0

Marcela is AMAZING! She is very warm and kind! She is such a hard worker and is professional and reliable. Anyone would be blessed to hire her!

- Ariel K.

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