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Madalyn L.


Grover Beach, CA

$20-50/hr16 yrs exp

Diverse Background. Former Teacher, Nanny, Special Needs/adults, Infant/children Etc.

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone. My names Madalyn. I'm a 33-year-old mother of 3 myself with a beautiful background working with children of all ages, mental and physical need. I've worked with infants/children for the past 15+ years. I have helped many moms after birth with the care of their little ones. (Over nights as well) So they are able to...
Madalyn can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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Cetiva P.


Grover Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hi there! My name is Cetiva, and I have been working with children professionally in various settings for the past 12 years. I have worked as a preschool, toddler, and infant teacher, and as an in-home care provider for special needs children. I also have 17 years of experience as a mother. My teaching philosophy centers on...
Cetiva can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr12 yrs exp

French/English Speaking NANNY Available!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello everyone, my name is Morgane and I am originally from France and grew up in Southern California, now living in Missoula. When I was younger I volunteered at a daycare where I had the chance to interact with children of all ages as well as some special needs kids, which taught me a lot about patience and kindness. That is...
Morgane can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Morgane is absolutely amazing! I was so lucky to have ended up having her watch our son. She is sweet, kind, patient, honest, and trustworthy. She was amazing with my very active, little boy. She was a lifesaver to me, as a first time mom who found it difficult...

Stephanie G.

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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 21-year-old College student, Preschool Teachers Assistant, and babysitter. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I also coached children's gymnastics. I have also spent time caring for children with special needs, along with seniors in need of supportive...
Aiyana can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Professional, trust-worthy, kind, friendly, respectful. Aiyana has it all! My wife and I hired Aiyana on 2 separate occasions during our week+ stay in the Paso/Templeton area. Aiyana was with 3 children (ages 6-8) while the adults went wine tasting. She made...

Matt R.

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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Nursing Assistant, Nanny And Mother

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CNA

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to...

Christopher S.

Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Active!

Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have 6+ years of experience working with kids including 4 years of experience working with children with special needs. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, household chores. I love getting outside, being creative and working with children! I am open to working with any age range of children. I have experience from...
Sadie can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Alexandra S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$26/hr8 yrs exp

Hi Families! I Am Looking For A Childcare Position Whether It Be Babysitting/nannying/caretaking!

Hi families! I am a child development major here at Cal Poly who has a passion for working with kiddos! Some of my previous experience include: Before/after school program teacher, day care teacher and manager, Pediatric Occupational Therapy Intern, nanny, and parental aid! I am going to grad school in a year to get my doctorate...
Alexandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
I was a para educator in the middle school setting where I worked with children with autism. I also have a brother with autism.
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Wynter S.


Oceano, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello There! I'm Wynter!

Hello! My name is Wynter. I'm 23 years old, and I live in the Five Cities area. For the past five years, I have worked at an elementary school in a special needs classroom. Recently I have quit this position full time, however working in the field of childcare is still my passion! I love helping little minds learn to love...
Wynter can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
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Carlos J.


Oceano, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

I'd describe my personality as friendly, welcoming, and respectful. I like working with kids because they are full of life, and having the opportunity to be part of their growth in a safe and nurturing environment is its own reward. I'm looking for a job that I can share the valuable experiences I learned in my childhood...
Carlos can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Holly H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Caring, Patient, And Fun-loving

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Holly, and I am 32 years old. I have now been caring for children in different capacities for nearly two decades, having started my first babysitting job when I was only 13. Through the years, I have been a nanny, live-in family helper, tutor, special needs care provider, Behavior Interventionist, special ed...
Holly can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Disability Caretaker

I have many years of caretaking and nannying experience with disabled children and adults. My academic background is in Health Sciences and Social Services focused on Community Health & Mental Wellbeing. I enjoy bringing compassionate, creative and respectful care to each experience.
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Laura L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Care Giver

I have worked with children who were mentally challenged and with children having autism. I am patient, assertive and loving with them as well.
Hi! My name is Megan, and I'm a 20-year-old student at Cal Poly looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny job. I have over five years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and I have worked extensively with children with special needs. My background includes working at a daycare, so...
Megan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Kristie T.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a heart for enriching the lives of individuals. I have 7 years of caregiving experience. In the past I have worked mainly with elderly clients and special needs clients. I am professional and here to help with the day to day needs of your loved ones. I can help with meal...
Kristie can also help with: Meal prep, respite care, light cleaning, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises."

Sharon B.

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Hayley S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hayley and I am currently in my final semester of college. I am a psychology major with an interest in child development. Throughout high school I volunteered for an organization called Reading Partners. While I was there I worked one on one with a child who needed extra help developing their reading skills. I also...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Hayley to help our special needs son with homework in the evenings. She came 3 nights/week for 1-2 hours and it was such a massive help for us. She got along well with him and had a good mixture of sweetness and seriousness, which my son did well...

Christina O.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Grover Beach, CA

Morgane C.

5.0

My kids LOVE Morgane!! She always comes over with a very positive, loving and fun attitude. She cooks meals for them and cleans up after it all. I work long hours so it's so nice to know my kids are with someone who doesn't just sit them in front of a TV and feed them crap. She's speaks French so my...

- Cassandra H.

Aiyana S.

5.0

We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and recommend!

- Laura M.

Natalie T.

5.0

Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to quickly and effectively help our...

- Christopher S.

Kristie T.

5.0

I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises.

- Sharon B.

Hayley S.

5.0

We love Hayley! My little guy is on the spectrum and non- verbal. Hayley was so patient & just wonderful with him! She was very flexible with her schedule and dependable. It was always great chatting with her. She would send updates and pictures when she was watching my son. I don't trust many...

- Samantha R.

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