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Special needs caregivers in Colfax, CA

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Sandra B.


Colfax, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

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I'm a childcare provider with over 5 years of experience caring for children of all ages. My passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I have a calm and creative personality, and I'm very comfortable enforcing household rules. I believe in open and honest communication with parents, and I will always follow...
Sandra can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Joanne Y.


Grass Valley, CA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Sitter

4.9

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I was a stay at home mother of 3 girls, and I home schooled them. They are all grown and on their own. I am a loving and nurturing mature woman who is in good health and physically fit. I guess you could say, my experience is being a stay at home mom for 22 years. Taking care of others is what I am good at, and do well. I cared...
Joanne can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
" To the best of my knowledge she has never pet watched. However she has been around pits most of her life. She recently cared for her mother prior to her death. She has also cared for special needs children. I would not hesitate to recommend her."

Robert S.

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Bonnielee J.


Grass Valley, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver

I am a loving and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience working with special needs individuals. I am supportive and encouraging. Those I care for will always be listened to and understood and embraced with enthusiasm. I'm also fun and creative so we will always have an enjoyable time together. I'm attentive and...
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Jennifer W.


Grass Valley, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Happy And Ready To Work

I have 10 plus years working with newborns to Seniors with all types of disabilities. I am willing to learn new things. I am CNA certified as well as CPR certified. I am outgoing and energetic and give 100% with everything I do. COVID vaccinated.
I have been caring for children and a teacher for over 20 years. My passion for fostering their growth and development motivates me to be the best caregiver I can be. I am a patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly person. I communicate regularly with parents about their child's day and any issues that arise. I follow...
Marie can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Donna H.


Grass Valley, CA

$17/hr

Part Time Caregiver Available

Along with having been a teacher for several years and substituting in special needs classes, I am currently caring for a 12-year-old boy with Autism on Fridays and Wednesdays. I also picked up from school and cared for a 7-year-old with Autism and ADHD for a few months before falling and injuring my leg the first week in April...
With over 20 years childcare experience I have had the privilege of nurturing and guiding children from various ages and backgrounds ranging from new borns to adolescence, preschool teaching, special needs and live-in. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment....
Deana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Deana is a wonderful nanny who our daughter loves dearly. She is always engaging, playful, and reads her cues well. She started with us when our daughter was 5 months old and bonded quickly with her. She has been a reliable nanny for over a year and we couldn't be...

Coral W.

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Tammy K.


Auburn, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I have raised/worked with special needs children for over 15 years. I enjoy working with children and watching/helping them explore and learn new things. I am kind, compassionate, honest, and have a sense of humor. I also enjoy teaching young ones to be responsible, respectful, and fun to be around.
Tammy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tammy was a great help for our son. She would pick him up from school and go to the park or take him home until we got off work. We are going to miss working with her!"

Mary R.

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Corie C.


Auburn, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider Available

I have a loving and empathetic spirit with a passion for the well-being of people of all ages and their pets. Among the adults and children I have cared for, I acquired specialized skills for the following disabilities: *Quadropallegics, *trained behavioral aid for an Autistic child (Two year live in nanny) *Seniors with...
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Tammy K.


Auburn, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an energetic, reliable, honest adult who has provided care to special needs children through adulthood for over 25 years. I have experience providing ADL (Activities of Daily Living), preparing diabetic meals, senior care, and end of life for over 7 years. Familiar with early Dementia, Parkinson, and MS. My CPR and First...
Tammy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, hospice services, companionship, personal care & more
5.0
"Tammy worked for our family for a little over a year. She was such a blessing to our family, we were so lucky to find her. Tammy was one of my mother’s caregiver and spent multiple days/nights a week with her. She would occasionally do overnights allowing my dad...

Mario A.

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Elizabeth B.


Nevada City, CA

$25-39/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My focus is to help families ease the stress of everyday life by providing knowledgeable quality care and to nurture strong emotional developmental skills to the youth. At the moment, I nanny for two toddlers and work in an elementary school managing two classrooms! (8-4year olds and 20 6th-8th graders). Children are...
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lizzie is an amazing nanny! She's very hands on with all of our boys and keeps them active. From our 20 month old to our nine-year olds she was able to handle them all. She was a life saver during distance learning and then stepped in to help during the summer with...

Karey W.

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Jillian H.


Grass Valley, CA

$22/hr10 yrs exp

Committed, Independent, And Intuitive

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I seek a family that values nature, the outdoors, plenty of physical exercise, communication, arts and crafts, and constant learning moments daily. I have experience with Early Headstart for infant and toddler care, preschool in a public school setting, in-home nanny care with up to 4 children long-term and short-term, summer...
5.0
"Jillian watched my 20month old daughter for a week while I had work orientation. She was always on time, very communicative, and even brought extra activities for them to do. I would feel comfortable using her services in the future, and would recommend her to...

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Jennifer O.


Nevada City, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Home Health Aide/Caregiver Available Full Or Part Time

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jennifer. I have been working hard to maintain a reputation of excellence in senior caregiving. I love my profession and take a lot of pride in providing excellent care. My husband and I settled in Nevada County to raise our family 20 years ago, my kids are now grown. I have a dept of justice background check,...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, hospice services, personal care, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I can't say enough good things about the care Jennifer provided my mother. She has very professional, reliable, we could always count on her. Whoever hires her next will be very lucky!"

Michael O.

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Cindy C.


Newcastle, CA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

Owned and operated an in home Day Care for 11-1/2 years. I've worked for the school district working with children grades K - 8. I've also worked with special needs children.
Cindy can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sarah M.


Auburn, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have 10 years experience in the health care field, many of those years I worked with people of all ages and varying levels of developmental disabilities. I have worked in an independent care facility, group homes and day programs. My most recent position was a nanny for a 6-year-old with high functioning autism. I am...
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Rinah S.


Nevada City, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Mature And Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am 42 years old and have many years of experience being with children. I ve cared for children of all ages over the years as well as 4 years of working as a paraeducator in the schools with kids with special needs, and now substitute teaching. I love children, they are the joy in my life!
Rinah can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Napuanani S.


Auburn, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Nani, and I have worked in Special Education as a paraprofessional for over 15 years. I have worked with individuals with Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Fragile X and Autism Spectrum. Although most of my experience has been in the school setting, I also support Special Needs individuals in their homes. Both types of...
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Tasha M.


Penn Valley, CA

$25-30/hr

Part Time Care-giver

In the past I worked for the Goleta Union School District as an Instruction Assistant with students with moderate to severe special needs for over a year.
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Linda D.


Auburn, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

My family was blessed to have two special need members. They taught us to enjoy the little things in life and to love unconditionally. I treasure the memories that we created together. I am a natural born caretaker. My family and friends all say that my happiest moments are when I am making a difference in others lives. I was...
I am a natural caregiver with a passion for working with children. My long term goal is to teach! My experience includes babysitting and working for an afterschool program. I was a student aid for my high school's special needs program too. I have babysat since I was 13 and am comfortable caring for up to four children, from...
Grace can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Colfax, CA

Joanne Y.

4.0

Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible and willing care for our daughter in line with whatever style we prefer.

- Sarah A.

Deana F.

5.0

Deana is a wonderful nanny who our daughter loves dearly. She is always engaging, playful, and reads her cues well. She started with us when our daughter was 5 months old and bonded quickly with her. She has been a reliable nanny for over a year and we couldn't be more pleased with hiring her. Would...

- Coral W.

Tammy K.

5.0

Tammy was a great help for our son. She would pick him up from school and go to the park or take him home until we got off work. We are going to miss working with her!

- Mary R.

Tammy K.

5.0

Tammy is very reliable and was a great help for our son for approximately 5 months. He loved her and they had a lot of fun adventures together!

- Care member

Elizabeth B.

5.0

Lizzie is an amazing nanny! She's very hands on with all of our boys and keeps them active. From our 20 month old to our nine-year olds she was able to handle them all. She was a life saver during distance learning and then stepped in to help during the summer with all four boys. She made lunch and...

- Karey W.

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