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Grace R.


Garden Valley, CA

$18/hr2 yrs exp

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

First Aid

CPR

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Amber G.


Placerville, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I m a mother of two along with a previous preschool teacher. I've taught Sunday school along with being a Girl Scout leader. I've been a nanny for a little girl with special needs. I'm friendly Loving and very reliable.
Amber can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

CNA

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Heaven G.


Placerville, CA

$17-25/hr

Special Needs Provider

I have been working with children for the past 20 years as a teacher. I truly feel that they teach me more than I teach them. I have worked for the services for students with disabilities at CSUS. I have worked with all ages ranging from infant toddler care to college tutoring. I am reliable and trustworthy and love what I do.
My name is Faith I'm 19, I've been working with special needs children since I was about 13. I was in a program called PALS were I would go to preschools and help out special needs children to understand and regulate how they were feeling. Children with special needs need a little extra time, attention, understanding, and I...
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Nicole B.


Placerville, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

I have been providing quality senior care for over 10 years I have specialized training and experience with dementia, alzheimer's, home-health, hospice care, wound care, and management I have also worked closely with children who have special needs in home and in a school environment I also worked as a preschool teacher for...
Nicole can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services, meal prep, respite care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Kylee R.


Placerville, CA

$21-50/hr1 yrs exp

I am a nursing student a year into my program. I have volunteered for 4 years in the special needs class at our local high school, baby sat disabled students from the class, and cared for disabled adults. I am fast in my feet and eager to adapt and learn as needed! I am currently a care team lead for another family where I...
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Nicole B.


Placerville, CA

$22-30/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

Experience includes working with special needs adults and teens I worked at a high school in the special education classroom, and I have also provided respite care and companion care
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Kaia M.


Placerville, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

College Student Looking For Nannying Jobs Over The Summer

Hi my name is Kaia and I am a 19-year-old college student looking for childcare jobs over the summer. I love working with children and have experience with special needs children, medical devices, and autism. I am CPR and first aid certified. I enjoy doing crafts and cooking with children, and spending lots of time outside and...
Kaia can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lisa A.


Placerville, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Many Years Experienced Special Needs Categiver

Good morning, my name is Lisa. I would love to talk with you about your special needs search. I have worked with many, many special needs individuals in the last 20 + years, both in day rehab settings (Grace Community Center) and private caregiving settings. Please feel free to contact me on the Care. Com site at your...
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Anarose F.


Placerville, CA

$20-22/hr10 yrs exp

Children and adults with special needs hold a huge spot in my heart. I've worked with children and adults with ADD/ADHD, Autism, as well as Down's Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy. I believe I always show compassion needed as well as any special care required. If interested in having a discussion, please message me!
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Tammy K.


Auburn, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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, craft assistance, light cleaning
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, hospice services, companionship, personal care, light cleaning, mobility assistance & 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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Adonna S.


El Dorado Hills, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

I have several years experience working with developmentally disabled children. I also have experience working with autistic children. I was a home counselor for two years for developmentally disabled children. I also was a tutor in the special education high school class for a year. My brother has Cerebral Palsy. And last but...
5.0
"I hired Adonna to be my assistant when I first started college. She would come to my house and help me onto the bus. Whenever my bus schedule would change, she would call in and make the changes. Adonna would assist me in getting set up in the classroom and help me...

Celeste H.

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Kristi B.


Diamond Springs, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny/ On Call Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Kristi, a devoted, fun- loving nanny that absolutely loves kids and babies. I have 10 years experience as a live in and live out nanny and a Degree in Psychology that has allowed me to study child development to understand the special needs of children. My favorite part of being a nanny is to spark ones imagination and...
Kristi can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Kristi is a very kind and knowledgeable care giver with a great sense of humor!"

Shannon B.

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Isabella E.


Auburn, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

I like caring for people with special needs because it allows me to make an impact and a difference in there lives to provide support and help them achieve goals. I am very patient and want to built a relationship on understanding. I love making a difference and enjoy experiencing the joy of witnessing their progress and...
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Sandra B.


Colfax, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Eleanor R.


Camino, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Compassion Is My Passion

I have worked with a wide range of individuals with a diverse spectrum of needs and abilities. From stoma and feeding tube care, blood sugar monitoring, assistance in ADL, helping with extended recovery after serious injury, and more.
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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden Valley, CA

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

Adonna S.

5.0

I hired Adonna to be my assistant when I first started college. She would come to my house and help me onto the bus. Whenever my bus schedule would change, she would call in and make the changes. Adonna would assist me in getting set up in the classroom and help me pack up at the end of class. She...

- Celeste H.

Kristi B.

5.0

We love Kristi and she's been a huge blessing to our family. We have hired Kristi as a part time Nanny and also more recently for back up Nanny jobs now that our daughter attends Daycare. She is sweet and playful, loves to go out for walks, cooks healthy meals, very reliable! Our daughter loves her...

- Kylie C.

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