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Special needs caregivers in Cayucos, CA

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Maria M.


Cayucos, CA

$21-25/hr10 yrs exp

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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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Candace H.


Cambria, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Masters Degree In Early Childhood Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 5 years experience as an infant/toddler/preschool teacher and 10 years experience training childcare providers. I also have experience tutoring and caring for children with special needs. I can help with meal prep, and I plan fun developmentally-appropriate activities. My AS is in Child Development and my Masters degree...
Candace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Phoebe R.


Paso Robles, CA

$24-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is phoebe! I've been working with kids since I can remember I been taking care of children since I was 13 my brother whom is 3 years younger than me was born with autism so I have an extensive amount of experience taking care of children with special needs. I am currently I'm a full time Montessori preschool teacher...
Phoebe can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She was great with our toddler, who had previously only been watched by family. She did so well with our daughter, who had fun and was still happy and calm even after we had been out for a few hours. Very kind, punctual, and trustworthy!"

Erin T.

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Justyne H.


Paso Robles, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Justyne and I have been babysitting for over 16 years. I have experience babysitting children as young as 4 months to 14 years old. I am CPR/ First Aid trained. I also have some experience with tutoring elementary and middle school age children, and prior to starting medical school was a substitute teach for grades...
Justyne can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Justyne helped my family over the summer. I have 6 children ages 1 - 9. My daughter has special needs and Justyne worked great with us. She was calm and sweet and confident and my kids felt very comfortable with her. She was punctual and dependable."

Ashley L.

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Michelle J.


Paso Robles, CA

$22-28/hr10 yrs exp

Michelle J.Caregiver SPEDInfant- 22yearsCPR Certified ABA Education Specialist Level II

I am a passionate caregiver and special needs teacher. I have 25 years experience in the field of Special Education. I am CPR certified and I have worked with children of all ages. I have previously worked in respite care for local agencies through the Regional Center and I am currently seeking work for the supplemental income....
5.0
"Michelle was very up front and considerate of all the issues. she asked all the right questions. It turned out to be a super smooth Saturday afternoon outing on the town with my adult special needs family member."

Howard W.

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Maddie M.


Paso Robles, CA

$17-25/hr2 yrs exp

Certified Nursing Assistant

I am a Certified Nursing Assistant for the state of California. I'm great with people & would love to be a rock for someone during difficult times. I have many experiences with patients who have Dementia, Alzheimer's, dialysis, special needs, etc.
Maddie can also help with: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Bonnie M.


Atascadero, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have raised two children and I am a Social Worker part time. I am looking for some part time work. I have worked with special needs children and am responsible. I am CPR certified. I really enjoy school age children.
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Amandeep P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-26/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Me!

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: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel
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Amy M.


Atascadero, CA

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

Amy M.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I come from a family of 13 and now have 18 nephews and nieces as well and am known as the "fun aunt*. I love working and playing with kids, especially elementary age on down. I've had experience working with special needs and volunteer worked at a children's home over seas for 3 months. I am currently working part time as a...
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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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Rylee G.


Atascadero, CA

$18-22/hr3 yrs exp

Hi!!! My name is Rylee, I am 23 years old and living in Atascadero, CA. I have 3+ years experience working. I worked as a paraeducator in a special needs classroom for Atascadero Unified School District. Also, for an after school program! I am fully CPR certified and have experienced working with special needs. Thank you! I'd...
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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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Jessica C.


Templeton, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

10+ Yrs Experience With Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Extensive experience having the honor of being a part of some really amazing families in the care of their children, ages ranging from infants to teens. I have experience traveling with families as well as special needs experience, twins, infants and families with up to 3 children.
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brianna V.


Atascadero, CA

$22-40/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've worked with the autistic and developmentally disabled adults as my second job for about 2 to 3 years now. I work for a program that's houses people with many different types of disorders and behaviors. I love my job, very rewarding! I've learned a lot and I am still learning a lot, every day is a new day with a new set of...
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Maria P.


Atascadero, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maia , I have 30 years of experience doing home care . I have experience with special needs, Parkinson's, dementia, quadriplegic, mental disorders, etc . Contact me for more information and references. Looking forward to meet your expectations.
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Morgan F.


Los Osos, CA

$17-25/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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Ashleigh A.


Atascadero, CA

$25-30/hr

Special Needs Cargiver With ASL Skills

I'm a mom of 3 with two kids going into school this year. I'm looking for a part time caregiving position. I have worked as an early childhood educator for 5 years and have ASL skills. Many of my students have been ADD/ADHD and ASD.
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Bonnie M.


Atascadero, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Social Worker With Experience Working With Disabled Child And Teenager. I Am Also, A Mother Of Two.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced with autism. I have helped to bath, change and assist with feeding. I am comfortable with assisting a disabled children. I have been exposed to multiply diseases in my work as a Social Worker. I am looking to help a family part time as I still do Social Work part time.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cayucos, CA

Phoebe R.

5.0

She was great with our toddler, who had previously only been watched by family. She did so well with our daughter, who had fun and was still happy and calm even after we had been out for a few hours. Very kind, punctual, and trustworthy!

- Erin T.

Justyne H.

5.0

Justyne was great! She picked up my son on time, every day. She was flexible when my son was sick, added extra days and overall was great to have as part of our team! I would hire her again in a heartbeat.

- Jenny G.

Michelle J.

5.0

Michelle was very up front and considerate of all the issues. she asked all the right questions. It turned out to be a super smooth Saturday afternoon outing on the town with my adult special needs family member.

- Howard W.

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