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Hersilia P.


Herald, CA

$22/hr • 5 yrs exp

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I'm currently a student at Sacramento State. My major is Child Development and I am hoping to become a Child Life Specialist. I started working with kids my senior year of high school and have enjoyed it ever since. I have experience working with children of all ages and with children with special needs (such autism and cerebral...
Hersilia can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

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Briannah P.


Galt, CA

$25/hr • 8 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents! My name is Briannah but I go by Bri since it's easier for the kids to say. I have many years of experience with children and even worked at a private Montessori school as well as a daycare! I have also worked with kids of all ages including special needs and sick children. I'm currently a nanny for a 3-year-old...
Briannah can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Briannah is an amazing babysitter! She always goes above and beyond when looking after my 2 boys. She’s truly a gentle and sweet person with my kids. My kids never have a full moment with her, she always has fun and amazing activities to keep them busy ! "

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Margaret W.


Ione, CA

$21/hr • 2 yrs exp

I just moved to Ione from Davis, CA and am looking to nanny and babysit! I have a lot of experience with children, specifically ages 5 and under. I have been a teacher and a special needs para-educator, so I have worked with a wide variety of children. I have a large family and have over 40 cousins, to which I have babysat my...
Margaret can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Kaelen A.


Galt, CA

$22-41/hr • 8 yrs exp

Trustworthy And Reliable

Hello I'm Kaelen! Nice to meet you and your precious babies. I have been taking care of children anywhere from 6 months all the way up to junior high age since I was 16. I've been everywhere from church child care to where I currently am at a Montessori school. I have taught piano and swim lessons as well as have experience...
Kaelen can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Diana M.


Galt, CA

$19-25/hr • 1 yrs exp

Caregiver Experience

Hello, my name is Diana. My experience with children has been caring after nephews, siblings, neighbors kids, and my 1-year-old daughter. I have experience in caring for my autistic nephew and also my brother in law who is special needs. I am willing to cook and clean around you home if needed. I can help with homework or any...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Brie A.


Wilton, CA

$17-19/hr

Behavior Technician

I am currently a behavior technician with about 5 years experience of being a preschool teacher previously. I work with children on the autism spectrum and I absolutely love what I do. I love helping them grow and just being able to love and care for them every day.
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Theanne B.


Wilton, CA

$17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hi I'm Theanne! I'm 26& have the sweetest 1. 5 y/o baby boy Z& recently took in my 13 y/o cousin I'm looking for a part time position to keep myself busy, to help out a family& well, teenagers are expensive! Baby Z would be coming with me. He's a sweet boy who loves other kids of all ages. He's been around babies younger than...
Theanne can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Cole M.


Galt, CA

$20-50/hr • 3 yrs exp

Over the past three school years, I have worked as a health aide in local schools, supporting students with special needs. I have experience assisting with personal care (feeding, restroom, and physical therapy) and helping students navigate learning with encouragement, redirection, and prioritizing their input. I am quite...
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Cole M.


Galt, CA

$20-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

About Me

Over the past three school years, I have worked as a health aide in local schools, supporting students with special needs. I have experience assisting with personal care (feeding, restroom, and physical therapy) and helping students navigate learning with encouragement, redirection, and prioritizing their input. I am quite...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Dulce L.


Sacramento, CA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Dulce, but I go by Abi. I have worked with children ever since I graduated high school. I started off at a preschool working with special needs children, and ever since then fell in love with it and ended up as a paraprofessional working with special needs kiddos aged 5-12. After moving to Sacramento I worked as a...
Dulce can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Dulce was amazing! Our little guy loved her even though he is usually a little shy at first. She was able to care for him without a hiccup, from day one. Felt super safe with our little one with her. Highly recommend!"

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Marissa N.


Elk Grove, CA

$25-27/hr • 10 yrs exp

CPR/AED/First Aid Trained Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a CPR/AED/First Aid certified boy mom to a sweet 3-year-old on the autism spectrum. Professionally, I have been in the field of behavioral health for about 5 years, so I am very familiar with ASD, ABA, and other developmental disabilities for kids and adults with a big age range of 2 to 65 years old. From all age ranges to...
Marissa can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Marissa is professional, ethical and efficient. Marissa is also loving, patient and energetic."

Priscilla M.

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Holly S.


Rancho Cordova, CA

$18-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a healthcare professional of 18 years. I have strong exsperience and background within a rehabilitation hospital as a CNA working with many different ailments and disabilities from adolescents to the elder population. For the past 8 years I've been working mainly in in home care. My exsperience is very wide ranged in care....
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Kolosia T.


Rancho Cordova, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

NA

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Kolosia I am pacific-islander and 47 years of age, thank you for visiting my page, here I provide 10+ years of experience in taking care of hospice, Special needs, and elderly patients who need absolute dedication for there health and time. I am a family-oriented woman with 3 kids, my oldest son is 23 in the...
Kolosia can also help with: Companionship, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"I would give Kolosia more stars if I could. Please know that the person writing this review has been in your shoes and understands how difficult it is to trust someone with the care of your loved one. Kolosia is kind, caring, and very experienced. I had absolute...

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Cierra L.


Lodi, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced In Child Care And Pet Care

I have worked with severally handicapped preschoolers for 19 years. I have 4 of my own children. I have also pet sat for several years.
5.0
"Cierra is a kind caring wonderful person who was a amazing blessing for my family"

Charles R.

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Catherine H.


Jackson, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 5 myself children are grown now. I am compassionate, loving, caring, devoted and reliable person. I am CPR and first aid certified. I did child development in college. I enjoy caring for children, elderly, those in need. I have experience with autism, various other special needs. I have worked in day care...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She's dependable and she has built a great relationship with our daughter."

Michael D.

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Marissa N.


Elk Grove, CA

$20-28/hr • 5 yrs exp

Part Time RBT/ Babysitter

I have been around and worked with kids my whole life many of special needs. I now work as an RBT (1:1 behavior therapist/technician) with kids diagnosed with ASD. I would love to put my expertise with kids of special needs to use and help babysit when need be!:)
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Nichole D.


Elk Grove, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 15+ years of experience in childcare and teaching. I have taken care of children, worked in child based organizations, and am a certified Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with years of training in Autism and ABA. I have also been a nanny to various Washington DC families working for the FBI, CIA, and The...
Nichole can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Nichole is a great nanny - she is very punctual, flexible, understanding and PATIENT. Our child (7 mo at the start) would not let anyone else hold her and would scream very loudly but Nichole was persistent, creative and patient with getting LO to calm down w her....

Rebecca N.

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Olivia L.


Elk Grove, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Olivia. I love children and it never feels like work to care for them. I have experience with ages micro premies- teens. I can also care for multiple children at once. I can help with laundry, groceries, light house keeping, mothers helper, potty training, meal preps, pick up and drop offs etc. arts & crafts. I...
Olivia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Olivia is absolutely amazing. She is someone you can easily trust to watch your children. I could not have made it through the summer without her support. She is flexible and reliable. My children were very happy to be with her, which made me comfortable as a mom....

Jennifer O.

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Ivy Q.


Rancho Cordova, CA

$27/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

Hello! My name is Ivy, and I am a passionate childcare professional with a strong background in education and special needs support. Originally from the Bay Area, I moved to Sacramento in 2016 and earned my B. A. in Sociology from Sacramento State in 2021. I am currently pursuing my M. A. in Education at University of the...
Ivy can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I have a younger brother who is 12 years old. Our parents and I are busy working most days at inconsistent times. Ivy is our go to person to call and step in for a few hours a day when needed. She is very attentive to my little brother needs. She is able to pick up...

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Karolina E.


Sacramento, CA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Karolina and I am a mom of 3 (3. 5yo, 2. 5yo and 1yo) who is looking for babysitting jobs. My 3yo and 2. 5yo are Autistic so I am comfortable taking care of kids with special needs. Before having kids I was an au pair for a year and took care of twins for 2 years (up to 2020). I'm only available Saturdays,...
Karolina can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very kind person, with great contact with kids"

Maciej M.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Herald, CA

Briannah P.

5.0

Briannah is an amazing babysitter! She always goes above and beyond when looking after my 2 boys. She’s truly a gentle and sweet person with my kids. My kids never have a full moment with her, she always has fun and amazing activities to keep them busy !

- Care member

Dulce L.

5.0

Abi (Dulce) has been great with my 18 month old daughter. She's kind, playful and attentive when caring for her. I've also found Abi proactive in checking with me on things like what to feed her and how to put her down for a nap. We would highly recommend her.

- Care member

Marissa N.

5.0

Marissa is a fantastic spirit. She has been helping my wife and I on and off for years with our children. At this point its like she's a member of the family. We have a 6 and 14 year old (today). When she met our girls they instantly took to her and have loved her ever since. She is smart, reliable,...

- Christopher M.

Kolosia T.

5.0

I would give Kolosia more stars if I could. Please know that the person writing this review has been in your shoes and understands how difficult it is to trust someone with the care of your loved one. Kolosia is kind, caring, and very experienced. I had absolute trust that my mother was in the...

- Care member

Cierra L.

5.0

Cierra is a kind caring wonderful person who was a amazing blessing for my family

- Charles R.

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