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What others are saying about special needs caregivers in Cayucos, CA

Holly was quickly loved by all of our family after seeing her natural caring nature towards my grandmother. She truly cared for my

Review for Holly S. by Care member

Phoebe is kind and thoughtful. As an employee she is punctual, responsible, and reliable.

Review for Phoebe R. by Care member

Amy is very honest, dependable, and ready to follow directions.

Review for Amy M. by Jenell A.

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Holly S.


Cambria, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Loyal Caregiver

5.0

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Hi, My name is Holly. I have lived on the beautiful Central Coast for over 16 years. I currently reside in Cambria with my daughter, son & our two spoiled dogs. I have been a caregiver for over 10 years. Before my kids, I worked in a Pediatric Dental office for 19 years that specialized in children w/ Special Needs. Helping...
Holly can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, companionship, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Holly never left the side of her charge, MJ. Holly always made sure MJ was clean, dry and comfortable before she went to sleep, for a nap or for the night. While MJ was sleeping, Holly would clean, vacuum and do laundry, rarely ever sitting still. As a matter of...

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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: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Phoebe R.


Paso Robles, CA

$24-25/hr4 yrs exp

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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Phoebe has been a family friend for over 15 years. When my 4 were younger, she would watch them during date nights and would take them to the parks in the evenings. This was perfect, as they would also then all sleep through the night after my husband and I would...

Emma B.

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Amy M.


Atascadero, CA

$17-24/hr10 yrs exp

Amy M.

Hired by 2 families 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: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Amy is very honest, dependable, and ready to follow directions."

Jenell A.

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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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
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: Mobility assistance, meal prep, companionship, dementia, errands, light cleaning & 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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Amandeep P.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

Meet Me!

Hi! I am reliable and a super caring person. I have a few years of experience taking care of special-needs adults over summers, as well as some younger kids while I have been attending college. I absolutely love spending time with kids. I am organized and stay aware of my surroundings, therefore I can provide a safe environment...
Amandeep can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
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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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: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & 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, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & 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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Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun Loving Caretaker

I have years of experience caring for infants, children, and teens. I have worked as a therapeutic recreation aide with special needs kids of all ages. I am great at communicating, caring for, and engaging children and adults with disabilities. I love initiating fun and progressive activities of all kinds!
Hello! I am a caregiver and educator with a Master's degree in Special Education from Cal Poly SLO. I have years of experience in caretaking for adults with special needs and senior care. I love getting to know new people and chatting about personal interests. I am available to lend a helping hand and become a new friend.
Sydney can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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