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Ma De La Cruz A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$48/hr10 yrs exp

I Enjoy Helping Others

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I'm a C. N. A (Certified Nurse Assistant) I speak English and Spanish more than 10 years experience I have various recommendation letters. I'm a person who loves to help others, especially those who can't help themselves or having special needs. Helping them makes me feel like I can ease their daily activities and influence...
Ma De La Cruz can also help with: Hospice services, meal prep, errands, dementia, companionship, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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"Oh I was so very lucky to have Maria care for my mom! My mom absolutely loved Maria!!! And my mom could be difficult and didn't love everyone. She sufferers from Alzheimer's. Maria was amazing with her and took incredible care, but more than than my mom just loved...

Noni S.

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Waisea K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-21/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a 17-year-old special needs daughter who has a little of everything. She is speech delayed and also suffers from silent seizures with which she is taking medication for. This experience has taught me a lot about caring for special needs. I also do Senior care for the last 8 yrs and I am well versed with the knowledge &...
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"Amazing, understanding, motivated, willing to learn our methods of care, very helpful. So excited to work with Wise. His family is a gift to our family."

Lois D.

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Perrie A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Garden And Nutrition - Learning Through Fun!

Educated and experienced nanny, pet and house sitter. Over a decade of experience with different ages, special needs, trips and overnights.
Perrie can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Lia L.


Santa Rosa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

"Compassionate, Experience Caregiver Specializing In Elderly And Special Needs Care."

Hello! I'm passionate about providing high-quality, compassionate care to individuals in need. With 10+ years of experience in caregiving, I take pride in making people feel comfortable, safe, and valued. I've worked with children, seniors, and individuals with special needs in both private homes and assisted living...
Lia can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

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Kyla J.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kyla, I am flexible and friendly and am really good with kids of all ages! I am willing to transport, do bedtime, dinner, help with homework, etc. I am patient and willing to work with kids with special needs. I look forward to working with you!
Kyla can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

Hello! I love children and have been working with and taking care of them since I was 12. I first started out babysitting in my neighborhood and for my family church. Through my church I have also watched children and teenagers with special needs from ages 4 months old to 16. I was a youth soccer coach for four years, and have...
Christa can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
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Leah J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$36/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a married mother of 3 boys. My youngest is 13 years old. I was a stay at home mom for 4 years when they were all little I'm on a new journey wanting to help kids. My youngest son has a mood disorder. I have experience with neurodivergence/special needs. I have knowledge on CBT, DBT, anger management, mindfulness practices,...
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Zoe C.


Santa Rosa, CA

$10-20/hr1 yrs exp

Great Caregiver

I have worked in an Adaptive P.E. Program for a year. While working in that class I watched for the safety of all students, floated children on their back to help them feel comfortable in the water, used the wheelchair lift and did group activities. I have passion in the kind of work because in the future I would like to be a...
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Claire J.


Santa Rosa, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Vaccinated, And Educated Nanny With Autism Behavioral Specialist Certification

Hello Families! My name is Claire and I have been working with children for over 10 years. I am currently at the SRJC and will be completing my Early Childhood Education degree this spring semester. Next fall, I will be transferring to the SSU Hutchins program to become a special education teacher. I have worked as a babysitter,...
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Lily O.


Rohnert Park, CA

$15-25/hr

Experienced Special Needs Provider

Hello, My name is Lily , I am currently 22 years young and look forward to getting to know the families I will provide care for. I am currently attending college majoring in Early Childhood Studies and am attending my 5th year at Sonoma State working to receive my Moderate to Extensive Needs Special Education Teaching...
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Janet F.


Rohnert Park, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Friendly Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am fully vaccinated, a young spirited, kind, calm, flexible worker who has lots of life experience with special needs, bilingual/Spanish language students, students who learn differently, with communication delays or barriers. I worked in classrooms assisting teacher for over 10 years. I also love working with babies. I have...
Janet can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Monica B.


Petaluma, CA

$25-35/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I was an aid at a school for special needs children in San Anselmo from 2017-2020. I helped with everyday life skills, such as speech, grocery shopping, budgeting, laundry, cooking, dishes, etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a mom of a toddler boy. I have been a nanny for the last year. Prior to having my son I worked at a school for students with Autism and other special needs for 12 years. I have experience working as a nanny for 3 children. I worked at a preschool during my 4 years at Sonoma State . In addition to that, I have been...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm Maile! I'm 20 years old and have been working in childcare for 2 years as a daycare teacher. Some of my responsibilities were to plan curriculum (crafts, games, etc.), to teach the class as a whole as well as individuals. I also have been babysitting my students for the past 2 years as well. My skills include problem...
Maile can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Joape K.


Santa Rosa, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Personal Care Assistant

I'd describe my personality as reserved and calm I like caring for people with special needs because I believe by providing support and access to opportunity, we can help people with special needs participate fully in their communities. I'm looking for a job that aligns with my skills and interests, a positive work...
Hello there! I am new to helping those with special needs. It has always been a dream of mine to help those with special needs actually since I was a little girl. I remember helping out in the special needs classroom tutoring some students in the elementary school there. I had one month helping out at Oaks of Hebron, and that...
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Ariel A.


Santa Rosa, CA

$22/hr7 yrs exp

Warm-Hearted And Energetic Nanny Ready To Care For Your Little Ones!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Ariel like the mermaid ! I have a big heart and an abundance of energy, which I love to share with the kids I care for. I enjoy spending time outdoors with them, exploring and having fun. I'm also open to helping out with any household chores or tasks that need to be done. Since the beginning of the school year, I've...
Ariel can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Passionate working has special Ed I love to work with them because I learn from them, and they learn from me, the most interesting part is that I help them to develop their self esteem and they Can bright in the world, because they do have potential to success!!
Hi! I'm Kara and I have been working with kids for about 5 years now. I myself am 21 years old have experience with kids ages 6 months to 11 years old and have worked with quite a few families over these past few years. I am CNA certified have worked with special needs kiddos before. I would love to hear from you! :)
Kara can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

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Angelina C.


Cotati, CA

$25/hr2 yrs exp

About Me!

My name is Angelina, but most call me Angel. I'm almost 20, pursing my associates degree at the moment while working part time. I have always adored children since I was, well, a child! I have two years of professional paid experience with children, ages as young as 6 weeks old to as old as 12 years old, I have experience...

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