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Jenna S.


San Diego, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

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I'm a dedicated childcare provider with 10 years of experience caring for children from newborn to 16 years old. I have experience with children who have special needs as well. I am CPR certified and have my own transportation. I pride myself for being on time. I am a non smoker. As someone who has 5 standard poodles and am...
Jenna can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Amanda M.


Carlsbad, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Case Manager

I have a passion for working with children and a love for working with people with special needs. I have been doing so for nearly all of my working career. I have a zest for life that is difficult to recreate and a passion for seeing others succeed that is unmatched.
Amanda can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 daughters and a set of twins. I've taught 14 years special education at a local high school. I'm a independent living coach for special needs adults. Good communication multitasking and self-advocacy are all parts of my nature. I love sports, outdoors, the beach and my family. I coach in my community. Fun is a daily...
Lisa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Miranda F.


San Diego, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

I have 4 years of childcare experience ranging from ages 0+. I have ran various kids camps, after school activities, lifeguarded, and babysat. I have 2 years of experience with special needs.
Miranda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Lisa H.


Solana Beach, CA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Careful Creative And Fun

I taught high school special ed for 14 years. I've been an independent living coach for special needs adults for 8 years. Experience as PA managing an estate in Fairbanks for over 5 years. I have 4daughters a set of twins So multitasking management and self-advocacy comes as no surprise. I love my family, friends, and sports....
Lisa can also help with: Personal care, light cleaning, dementia
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Ely E.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Special Education Technician

I've been working side by side with Children with Special Needs for 9 years now with a School District. I help with learning, behavior intervention, toileting, feeding, and classroom set up. My current students are aged from 3-5 and are severely Autistic. I feel extremely rewarded to be able to work with such a wonderful group...
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Bethia D.


San Diego, CA

$18-22/hr7 yrs exp

Part-time/ Full-time Babysitter

I have a sibling who has medical special needs, and have had to help care for them their whole childhood. I have cared for children as young as 5-6 months. I have a safe car, and would be willing to take the kids to wherever they need. I helped my single parent raise my younger siblings for their whole lives, so I'm well-versed...
Bethia can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alexis K.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Of 5+Years Looking To Provide Nanny And Personal Assistant Services Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am passionate about teaching, child development, cooking, nature, and art. I have a degree in childhood and family development from San Diego State University and am currently an art teacher. I have taken 20+ credits/3 university years of childhood development classes, have worked with children professionally for 10 years, and...
Alexis can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Vanessa R.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care

My name is Vanessa, and I'm eager to become a dedicated caregiver for your family. I currently work part-time with Jovie, gaining valuable experience with children, including those on the autism spectrum. Supporting families with unique needs over the past year has deepened my passion for caregiving and child development. As I...
Vanessa can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Darby B.


La Jolla, CA

$17-20/hr6 yrs exp

Hello! I am a recent graduate of Belmont University in Nashville, TN. I studied music therapy, and recently completed my full time 6 month internship at the Music Therapy Center of California in San Diego. I babysat occasionally for several of my professors in Nashville, but I am looking for something with more regular hours...
Darby can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance
I have grown up with my brother, who is 6 years younger than I am who was adopted after being born to a homeless alcoholic. He was failure to thrive but my family decided he needed to have a family no matter what. About 12 years later he is a second degree black belt and the funniest kid I've ever met.
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Gala S.


La Jolla, CA

$17-20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hello! My name is Gala and I recently graduated from SDSU with a B. S. in Kinesiology. I would love to help! I have worked with a quadriplegic girl who I assisted getting in and out of her wheelchair as well as fine motor games and exercises/stretches to help her muscles. I recently was a live in caregiver for a beautiful...
I have 2 kids, 10 and 11 years old. They are only 13 months apart so I can mange the chaos well! I have experience caring with children with different special needs, as well as newborn and infant care.
Jacqueline can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Julia C.


San Diego, CA

$35-40/hr3 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Julia, I am 42 years old and was born and raise in Brazil. I moved to San Diego in 2000 and have made it my new home ever since. I have a passion for education and love building rapport with people, specially one on one. I have home educated my two daughters for 9 years and have worked as a Special Education...
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Robyn K.


Encinitas, CA

$17-20/hr

Part time caregiver available

I have experience caring for patients with Cancer. My aunt was diagnosed years ago with breast Cancer and unfortunately the Cancer spread into her other organs and I helped assist her. I have experience with patients with kidney failure because I helped transport my dad to dialysis a few times weekly and keeping him on a special...
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Karen F.


Carlsbad, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate, Experienced Teacher And Caregiver

I have been a credentialed teacher for over 30 years and have had the privilege of working in a variety of programs, grade levels, and subject matter. For the last 7 years I have had the honor of working for the Encinitas school district as a yoga, health and wellness instructor, and reading intervention teacher. My school has...
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Marielle L.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm Marielle.

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

*Looking for occasional jobs/date nights* I'm passionate about creating a warm, safe, and engaging environment for children. I believe in positive reinforcement, patience, in effective communication, and allowing children to develop their curiosity and emotions in a mindful way- at their own pace. A little about me: - UCSD...
Marielle can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Evelyn D.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Full-time Babysitter/nanny

**Experienced Nanny with 7 Years of Diverse Childcare Experience Over the past seven years, I have provided dedicated and compassionate care to children of various ages, ranging from newborns to school-aged children. My experience includes caring for my nephew from infancy and working closely with a child with autism for three...
Evelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I have experiences with special needs kids at church. I have heart for helping out. I am very punctual and responsible.
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Kiersten S.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Nanny

Hi there. My name is Kierstie. I am an occupational therapist professionally but with current times am out of a job. I have worked with kids since high school and worked with the. As an occupational therapist. I love doing crafts, baking and being creative with the kiddos I spend time with. I think it is important that...
Kiersten can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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