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Special needs caregivers in Castroville, CA

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Laura B.


Salinas, CA

$23-25/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Laura, I live in Salinas with my husband and fur baby. I have 2 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and 3 years of experience with special needs young adults. I have a teachers permit and CPR certified. I love hiking, painting, and gardening.
Laura can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Such an amazing and caring person overall! This was my daughter's first time with a baby sitter, and she loved Laura! She is patient, caring, and kind. Will definitely hire again!"

Julissa H.

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Bethlehem K.


Monterey, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

In Home Care Aid

I have a wide range of experience in providing quality care ranging from companionship to Hospice care in adults, convalescent and disabled people in their homes or care facility. My jobs include but are not limited to... Companionship Medication reminder Activities of Daily living Rotating bed ridden patients to prevent bed...
Bethlehem can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, hospice services, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Hired Bethlehem for rehab care for my husband recovering from prostate surgery. She was perfect in every way. Very professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of his recovery. She became like family very quickly."

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Samantha S.


Monterey, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm currently looking for a full time family in San Francisco (not Monterey, Care wont let me change my location) My experience: I have been a full time nanny for families ranging from 1 child to 5 of all ages, summer camp coordinator, lead teacher in a Licensed childcare program, lead coordinator in after school program...
Samantha can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Sam has been caring for my 3 children (ages 6months, 8 yrs, and 11 yrs) for the last few months. She is wonderful! She is so kind and can engage a wide range of kids. We all just love her. If we were not moving I would keep her as our nanny long term. She...

Leah V.

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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: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling & 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, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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: Travel, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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

$25/hr5 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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

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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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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Diana V.


Watsonville, CA

$20-30/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: Live-in home care, personal care, dementia
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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
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, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, transportation, errands
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.
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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I have worked with special needs children for about 4 years now. I was a program specialist at the Boys &' Girls club of America. I am currently a caregiver for seniors &' a student at Sacramento State. I am doing school online and have open availability. If interested in talking to me please reach out. I can provide my resume....
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Mariah S.


Monterey, CA

$10-20/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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Nancy F.


Aptos, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher/Child Care/Senior Care/Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a teacher so I'm available during nights and weekends. I have 19 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a teacher with 2 credentials, one general Ed and one sped.
Nancy can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Castroville, CA

Laura B.

5.0

Such an amazing and caring person overall! This was my daughter's first time with a baby sitter, and she loved Laura! She is patient, caring, and kind. Will definitely hire again!

- Julissa H.

Bethlehem K.

5.0

She was kind, caring, knowledgeable in all she did to care for my 96 year old mother. My mother loved her and felt safe and well cared for.

- Care member

Samantha S.

5.0

Sam has been caring for my 3 children (ages 6months, 8 yrs, and 11 yrs) for the last few months. She is wonderful! She is so kind and can engage a wide range of kids. We all just love her. If we were not moving I would keep her as our nanny long term. She really makes our lives easier and more...

- Leah V.

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.

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