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Kathleen G.


Atascadero, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kathleen and I am a college student looking to earn some extra money to support my children and I. I have approximately 12 years of experience with children ages 6 weeks and older. I have worked privately as a childcare provider, worked in a daycare facility for about 8 years and have three children of my own,...
Kathleen can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

Early Education

I was a para educator in the middle school setting where I worked with children with autism. I also have a brother with autism.
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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Cetiva P.


Grover Beach, CA

$25/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

Early Education

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Ashleigh A.


Atascadero, CA

$25-30/hr

Special Needs Cargiver With ASL Skills

I'm a mom of 3 with two kids going into school this year. I'm looking for a part time caregiving position. I have worked as an early childhood educator for 5 years and have ASL skills. Many of my students have been ADD/ADHD and ASD.
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Sadie E.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Melinda T.


Atascadero, CA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver With Tons Of Experience

I have always had a passion for caring for people, kids especially. I decided to take a Child Development: Special Needs course in college, and I absolutely loved it. I had a clinical job for 2 weeks at a child care center where I learned so much.
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Alexandra S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$26/hr • 8 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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

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Bonnie M.


Atascadero, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have raised two children and I am a Social Worker part time. I am looking for some part time work. I have worked with special needs children and am responsible. I am CPR certified. I really enjoy school age children.
Bonnie can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Maria M.


Cayucos, CA

$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Maria. Children have always been my life, from watching my nephew enter this world to working as a paraprofessional with special needs children, I have dedicated my life to being child friendly. Whether it's engaging children in educational activities, assisting with daily routines, or just playing, I approach each...
Maria can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
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May L.


Atascadero, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Moving To Cambria

My name is May. I am in my 40s. I currently work for Atascadero School District's STEPS program as a paraprofessional. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years. I'm experienced in all types of caregiving, including working with adults with autism, special needs, geriatric care, children and respite care. If you're...
May can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr • 10 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...
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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr • 10 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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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Holly H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Laura L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 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.
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Carlos J.


Oceano, CA

$25/hr • 6 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: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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Bonnie M.


Atascadero, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Social Worker With Experience Working With Disabled Child And Teenager. I Am Also, A Mother Of Two.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experienced with autism. I have helped to bath, change and assist with feeding. I am comfortable with assisting a disabled children. I have been exposed to multiply diseases in my work as a Social Worker. I am looking to help a family part time as I still do Social Work part time.
Hi, I am Cassandra and I've been babysitting children of all ages for about 2-3 years. I would like to tell you a little about myself, I am a Cuesta College student, I have played basketball since elementary school, and have done much for our community. I am very big on child development while also helping the parents keep the...

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