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Silvana S.


Redwood City, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

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I worked as a housekeeper for 3 years and currently work as a nanny. I have experience taking care of a 22-year-old boy with special needs. For 1 year. I did all the housework, took him to parks, prepared meals and went to the grocery store. His parents moved to Sacramento and unfortunately I have not worked with them for a...
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Amanda O.


San Carlos, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Happy Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been in the business for many years. I have watched a family of siblings grow up. I've worked with special needs for about 10 years now (all ages). I also have a 7-year-old daughter. I love putting smiles on children's faces. I like to keep things neat and clean. I like to help as much as needed.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Alyssa K.


San Mateo, CA

$40-45/hr10 yrs exp

Summer Childcare

I am currently a preschool special needs teacher for a school district and have been for 8 years now. Before my current position, I was the head teacher for Head Start in East Palo Alto for 2 years, co-teaching with a special needs teacher in an inclusion classroom.
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Kymberly M.


Redwood City, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs And Care Giving

Hello, I am reaching out to express my interest in leveraging my extensive experience in providing care for elderly individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, and various other conditions. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, including 8 years in a memory care facility, I have honed my skills in caring for...
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Megan W.


Belmont, CA

$24-25/hr5 yrs exp

Personable And Experienced Caretaker

I am an experience child and adult caregiver who is looking to help out in the mornings during the weekdays. I'm happy to help with tasks involving caregiving as well as housekeeping and general maintenance. I have extensive experience with special needs individuals and I am CPR and basic life certified. I'd describe myself as...
Megan can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Joseane D.


San Mateo, CA

$35/hr8 yrs exp

Hi I'm Excited To Meet You, That's A Resume About Me, If Need More Information Please Let's Go Talk!

I have more than 8 years of experience with children. I am the oldest of 5 siblings and I am able to deal with first aid, having CPR and First Aid certificates, I have experience with special needs and children's solids food introduction. I have always been passionate about nurturing, caring for and respecting the minds of...
Joseane can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Layse G.


San Carlos, CA

$32-33/hr10 yrs exp

+10 Years Experience, IQ, Special Needs Experience

Hello! I'm Layse, a Brazilian psychologist. I have experience with kids for more than 10 years. I started as a teacher assistant in an elementary school in 2012. I also worked in a school for kids with special needs as a teacher assistant, and when I finished my college I worked there as a psychologist. I moved to USA to worked...
Layse can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Sarah D.


Burlingame, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Childcare Professional Seeking Part-time Work

I have a 10+ year history of child care as a nanny, swim instructor, camp counselor, tutor, mother's helper, educator, after-school driver and special needs sport coach. I am comfortable working with kids of all ages (including infant care) and needs. I am a good cook and am happy to assist with any households needs.
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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Erika R.


San Mateo, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Ms.Erika

I, Ms. Erika have 5 years of experience working with children. I am bilingual, Spanish and English. I have worked in preschools, elementary, and middle schools, and high schools. I also have experience working with special needs. I am patient, caring and always ready for a challenge! I enjoy the outdoors, I love learning about...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Anascasia L.


San Mateo, CA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Be Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years experience of being a caregiver. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am passionate about helping people and providing compassionate care and support for those who need it particularly to elderly and individuals with special needs. I describe my personality as a respectful and loving person...
Anascasia can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, errands, companionship & more
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Jazmin E.


Burlingame, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, newborns, toddlers, twins, teens, etc. and as a family assistant. Feel free to reach for more details.
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Leesa W.


San Mateo, CA

$22-36/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Loving Provider With Special Needs Experience!

I have 5+ years of special needs experience and previous to that I was a preschool teacher with the city recreation preschool department. Looking forward to work lovingly for a local family caring for children, cooking , cleaning for them. I am very happy, a singer and an on time person and would love to talk today. I am also...
Leesa can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

Early Education

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

hi I worked as a supervisor in a non profit organization in san carlos for young adults who has a dissabilities. ive been working with young adults for 19yrs. im taking classes for AbA.
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Franco A.


San Mateo, CA

$40-45/hr5 yrs exp

I'm responsible and dependable father of two great kids. I have strong skills and abilities in the area of Special Education. I have worked for the County of San Mateo as ParaEducator in Elementary and High school. I'm a Registered Behavior Technician. I also have experience caring senior needs.
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Marina A.


Redwood City, CA

$30-45/hr3 yrs exp

Helping Hand

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience with children of all ages. However, my education is in Early Childhood Education ( AA). I have also completed a Certificate of Achievement in Nanny, Child and Family Studies. I have worked with multiple different families and children who require additional assistance (special needs). I am...
Marina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

As a nurturing caregiver with three years of experience, I've transformed my love of caring for little ones, that began with looking after my special needs sister, into a fulfilling career. My calm patience and imaginative creativity provide a safe and stimulating environment for children to thrive. I'm very comfortable...
Olivia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Veronica Q.


San Mateo, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Empathetic & Caring Caregiver/ Companion

Career history working with senior citizens providing in home care. I work privately for families providing caregiving and companionship, as well as special needs support. I am actively seeking employment where I can continue my work and passion in caregiving for seniors. I understand that as a caregiver, families trust one to...
Veronica can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Taylor C.


San Mateo, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Morning Caregiver

Both of my parents have worked with special needs children for over 20 years and I grew up around children with many different disabilities. I started working at camps at 12-years-old and at 17-years-old I started caregiving for different kids on a weekly basis. I have experience with CP, Downs Syndrome, ASD, and many other...
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Sabrina M.


San Mateo, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Part Time

Hello my name is Sabrina I am 19 and enjoy children. I have had plenty of babysitting experience, even with special needs. I am very dependable, hard working and I sincerely love kids. I am very animal friendly. Personally I enjoy the out doors and walking. I have references and clean driver license. I like to work long terms...
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Cindy C.


San Carlos, CA

$18-40/hr8 yrs exp

Hi, I like to work with people, and I have experience doing it, I am psychologist and I have been working with kids with special needs around 10 years. I'm from Nicaragua, so I speak Spanish and English (and Case you want to learn Spanish) I am very friends and I like to communicate, and help people because I think one day I...
Cindy can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, transportation, meal prep

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