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Elisabeth D.


Greenwood, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full Time/Part Time Work

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I have been working with kids of all ages for 10+ years. I have been a special needs nanny for 3 1/2 years. I love what I do. I believe working with kids is one of the most rewarding jobs. I have a 4-year-old daughter who will need to come with me. I'm a newly single mom looking to work!
Elisabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
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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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: Companionship, hospice services, mobility assistance, meal prep, personal care, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Tammy is One of the best and most caring caregivers my wife Amy and I ever had working with us. My wife was a quadriplegic and bed bound 24-7 due to Multiple Sclerosis. Tammy took total care of her."

Amy A.

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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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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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Jade L.


Auburn, CA

$17-21/hr5 yrs exp

Your New Caregiver!

Hello! My name is Jade, I am a 22-year-old first time mom to a 4-month-old boy. I am looking for work to get me up on my feet and able to provide for my new addition. I have a special needs great uncle who I have watched since I was 18 so I am definitely qualified. And have also been a nanny for a few years as well. I have a...
Jade can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, transportation
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, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

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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Myles G.


Auburn, CA

$18/hr3 yrs exp

I'm a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My previous babysitting roles have given me the opportunity to support families and provide reliable childcare. As a patient and calm individual, I believe in open and honest communication with parents. I ensure...
Myles can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie R.


Auburn, CA

$32/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mother As Well As Teaching Assistant (para Professional)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience caring for infants, toddlers and school age children. When I was in college I taught preschool classes as well as being a nanny. I cared for a newborn baby before I had any children of my own and enjoyed it. Currently I am working at a local school district as a paraprofessional (assistant...
Stephanie can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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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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...

Lillian D.


Auburn, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Lilly, I absolutely love being a nanny. I have experience with kiddos of all ages! I took childhood development in college and was a lead teacher at a montessori which I absolutely loved. Primary achoo aged children so from ages 3-6. I have always had a passion for working with kids. It's something that comes...
Lillian can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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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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Jaclyn K.


Granite Bay, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Great Baby Sitter With Professional Experience

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jackie! I am a recent graduate from the University of San Francisco and have just received my master's degree in education. I am working full time as a remote recruiter while earning my second master's degree and have a lot of time on my hands! I love working with children and spent my summers home from college...
Jaclyn can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Jackie is super friendly and thorough. She always shows up on time and is very good with my son. He asks for her after she leaves. You know that's a good sign! Jackie is reliable and I can trust her with the care of my son. I highly recommend!"

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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,...

Kylie C.

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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...
4.0
"Jillian is a dedicated employee and wants what's best for the children she works with. "

April M.

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

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

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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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Greenwood, 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.

Jaclyn K.

5.0

Jackie is very professional and detail oriented. She takes the initiative to learn all about my child, is punctual and comes well prepared. Super glad that we had her for the job!

- James Y.

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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