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Marcela O.


Watsonville, CA

$29/hr6 yrs exp

Vibrant And Caring Part Time Nanny

5.0

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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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

First Aid

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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Grace U.


Monterey, CA

$16-22/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Sitter

Hello! My name is Gracie, and I am a college student at CSUMB! I am CPR/ First Aid certified, I have experience caring for children with special needs, and I love cooking! I'm looking for a part- time or occasional babysitting job for local families!
Grace can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello, My name is Melanie . I am 24 yrs old. I have about 5 yrs of experience in the caregiving industry. I've been working with young teenagers with special needs for about 2 yrs. I am also the oldest of 6 growing up my parents didn't have the resources for child care so I became all of my siblings Nany. With care. com I have...
Melani can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Diana V.


Watsonville, CA

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

7 years of experience * Caring for elderly clients including those with dementia and Alzheimer's Assisting with activities of daily living Assisting with transferring. (From bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to toilet or shower Assisting with grooming, bathing, toileting. Medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal...
Diana can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Grace S.


Seaside, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, I am an organized, reliable, and creative individual with about three years of experience in childcare, I have worked with elementary age children to young adults with special needs. I have experience babysitting and being a camp counselor. While babysitting I enjoy working with the kids to find creative and fun ways to...
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Sierra T.


Seaside, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years experience working with special needs children and adults and 5 years working in healthcare. I'm an exercise physiologist and like to be active. Just looking for a way to get away from the hospital every once in a while
Sierra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Special need experience ranging from ADD/ADHD to autism to trisomy 23. I have dealt with severe food allergies and understand the concerns of cross-contamination and how to use an epi pen.
Marcela, 27 years old, 2 bachelors. Portuguese, English and little bit of Spanish speaker. Easy going, organized, responsible and respectful. Comfortable with light housekeeping, pets, errands. Raised by my grandma, while mom worked, and still have her around. I love to help, makes me happy. IHSS, experience with special...
Marcela can also help with: Transportation, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
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Lindsay L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-41/hr2 yrs exp

Looking For Work As A Nanny(:

Hi(: I hope my profile finds you well, my names Lindsay I'm from Santa Cruz California and in my time living here I've done many different care programs from working in my churches daycare I attended as a young adult to babysitting. My current job for the last 2 years of my adult career has been in the school system I'm...
Lindsay can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Mariah S.


Monterey, CA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

A little over a year ago, I was lucky enough to acquire a job working with adults with disabilities. I discovered that although my job was to assist them in living a fulfilling life, they were equally fulfilling mine. During my time there, I provided toileting, hygiene, cooking, feeding, and community engagement services. Since...
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Ysabella L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm a passionate and energetic caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I currently work at both a high school and an elementary school, and I love creating fun, engaging experiences for children through crafts, sports, and hands-on activities. I'm also happy...
Ysabella can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

Hello I am Maddy Im 23 and passionate about caring for children and have been doing so for around a decade. I've worked with kids of various ages and have a knack for understanding their needs and interests. I've completed coursework in early child development and am certified in CPR and First Aid. Along with having done work...
Madeline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Katy E.


Watsonville, CA

$19-24/hr1 yrs exp

Hello my name is Katy I am 19 years old. I Babysat my niece for about 3 years. I love kids. I would describe Myself as caring, Kind and outgoing! I have experience with taking care of special needs so I would say i'm very experienced
Katy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Katy E.


Watsonville, CA

$23-50/hr1 yrs exp

Hello, My name is Katy I am 19 years old. I love being able to help families with their Child's needs. I love what I do. I would describe myself as very outgoing, nice, kind and very patient.
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Sofia W.


Aptos, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently go to community college, in hopes of becoming a marriage and family therapist! I have sat for my 4 younger cousins my entire life, as well as a special needs child for a year! I adore family and children and am happy to lend a helping hand whenever needed :)
Sofia can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Early Education

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Krisel S.


Monterey, CA

$19-29/hr1 yrs exp

In Honor Of My Father In Law

I lost a loved one and that taught me a lot about life. I'd give all my help and love to the person that needs it
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Darlene S.


Watsonville, CA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate Special Needs Caregiver

I am a special needs caregiver which includes- Activities such medication management, serving/prepping meals, running errands, providing companionship, assisting in dressing etc. I am passionate for what I do because I love helping people. I am also good at making sure my clients feel empowered in their daily decision making...
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Priscilla G.


Salinas, CA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Graduate SLP Student Looking For Part Time Babysitting Work

Hello! My name is Priscilla. I have my own reliable car, I am CPR certified, I'm happy to help with house chores and meal prep, and I'm bilingual, fluent in Spanish and English. I have an undergraduate degree in speech language and hearing sciences and I'm currently a graduate student for speech-language pathology at CSUMB....
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Crystal T.


Monterey, CA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Your Partner In Play And Learning

Hello! I'm Crystal, a compassionate and experienced caregiver committed to providing exceptional support and care. With 6 years of experience in childcare, elderly care, special needs, I strive to create a safe and nurturing environment tailored to each individual's needs. I hold an Associates degree in early child development...
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Elena A.


Capitola, CA

$17-21/hr2 yrs exp

Responsible And Experienced College Student

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have worked as a nanny for the past two years and have had professional experience working with groups of kids aged 1 to 13. I have volunteer experience working with larger groups of kids through my previous church's vacation bible school, I was a counselor there 4 consecutive summers in middle school and high school. I...
Elena can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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