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Special needs caregivers in Fortuna, CA

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Litzy C.


Fortuna, CA

$16-21/hr3 yrs exp

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Well rounded and passionate SCIA (special instructional aid) skilled at addressing each student's unique needs and creating welcoming and inspiring learning environment for special education students.
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Alexis B.


Eureka, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced And Fun!

Over my life I have worked in many capacities that involved caring for children. I have served as an Elementary school teacher, nanny, babysitter, pet sitter, house sitter, after school care provider, teaching assistant, and camp counselor. As the oldest out of 7 kids I can confidently say that your children will be a piece of...
Alexis can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Deborah G.


Eureka, CA

$13-18/hr

Reiki Master/Healer-Cranio Sacral And Somato Emotional Release Therapist

I ran my own Family Daycare for over 20 years. Entrusted in my care were many special needs children during that time. I take pride in being a very loving and compassionate person. I have been going to school for the past 10 plus years to add different healing and energetic modalities and enhance my knowledge of helping others....
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Saba M.


Ferndale, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Caring For Your Special Need Child

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over three years caring for an autistic girl now 16 years old. During those three years, I taught her to do her own laundry, fold the laundry, use the microwave, make her lunch for school, prepare her own breakfast, make her own bed, change, take a show and basically be independent.
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"Saba M. is a very loyal and committed employee. She performs such tasks as babysitting for our 25 year old autistic young man. Saba makes very simple meals and she intensely watches our son and waits on him patiently for anything he might need. The way Saba...

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Paula H.


Eureka, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A retired social worker, former Girl Scout Leader and Workplace First Aider, mother and grandmother, I am well equipped to perform all caregiver tasks. I have extensive experience dealing with learning disabilities, autism, and behavioral issues. As a social worker, I spent almost 10 years working with individuals with...
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Lindsey S.


Ferndale, CA

$20-26/hr10 yrs exp

Kind And Reliable Sitter/nanny With Lots Of Experience

I have 29 years of experience in caring for children. I have cared for all ages of children from a variety of different backgrounds and a variety of settings. My work with American Childcare in Chicago, IL provided me with experience in caring for large groups of children, children with special needs, children of all different...
Lindsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Heather R.


Arcata, CA

$18-21/hr2 yrs exp

Experiences Caretaker For Autistic Children

I worked as a one on one for autistic children in school settings. I still work After School Program being a one on one with an autsitic child in Bayside. I believe being good at this position all comes down to being a great listener to their concerns and/ or needs. Knowing what they are into, what makes them laugh, having fun.
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Zoe W.


Arcata, CA

$17-35/hr5 yrs exp

The Cool And Adventurous Sitter

Hi! I'm Zoe, I am 18 years old and experienced with kids of all ages. I am a trained cook and able to do most household chores and tasks. I love to do fun activities with the kids I hang out with and take care of and am very sociable. I am reliable, patient, outgoing and bouncy. I am currently in college, majoring in psychology...
Zoe can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hi there! I'm a very outgoing, responsible and reliable person. I have worked with differently abled people in the past and find it very rewarding. Caring for others is such a joy and I hope you'll consider me. :)
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Francesca B.


Eureka, CA

$16-30/hr6 yrs exp

Francesca

Hello! I'm Francesca (nickname is Frankie), and I am a freshman at Cal Poly Humboldt, majoring in Environmental Studies. I have a passion for environmental sustainability and animal conservation. I come from a large family and have been babysitting ever since I can remember. I have a brother 4-years younger than me, and cousins...
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Jack H.


Arcata, CA

$10-15/hr

Special Needs Helper

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have helped people with disabilities through chance and conincedence, now I hope to help people actively. Most of my experience with disabilities lies with the fact that I do in fact have aspergers, so it is easily for me to relate with people who have disabilities l.
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Sarah F.


Arcata, CA

$17/hr9 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

I am a very energetic, fun, silly, outgoing, outdoorsy, kind, athletic, and caring person. I absolutely love kids, I hope to have a bunch of my own someday. Kids have always been very drawn to me because of how fun and caring I am. I am currently studying art with plans to become an early ed. art teacher! I have been...

Ashlee M.


Eureka, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Or Neurotypical Childcare

Hello! I currently work in schools providing behavior intervention support for students with various diagnosis. Previously, I worked in the home setting as a one on one consultant for behavior intervention. I am a mother myself, to a bright 3-year-old boy. Since I am off for summers, I am looking for something fun, familiar and...
Ashlee can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Miller B.


Arcata, CA

$15/hr5 yrs exp

My Bio!!

Hey! My name is Miller (I go exclusively by Millie) and I'm a future teacher currently attending Cal Poly Humboldt! I've worked with kids as a babysitter on and off since I was in middle school, and I am a person kids like being around. I love kids and value their safety over absolutely everything else, while also doing my best...
Miller can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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