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Amy R.


Nicolaus, CA

$25-35/hr

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Over 20 years experience working with children and adults with special needs. I worked as a para professional in a special education class for a school district for many years. I have also worked in childcare with children requiring special needs. I have run my own at home large preschool program. All children need special...
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Amy R.


Nicolaus, CA

$25-46/hr10 yrs exp

I Have 20+ Years Of Experience Working With Children. CPR/First Aid Certified

I have 20+ years experience working with children from infancy to teenagers. First Aid/CPR certified. Experienced with special needs as well.
Amy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Crystal H.


Lincoln, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter Available For You

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am friendly and outgoing, and I love to cook. I am a non-smoker and have my transportation. I also have an 11-year-old son and a 3-year-old daughter, and I just had a son in January. I have watched kids of all ages and am comfortable watching more than one at a time. I enjoy watching kids and watching them grow and learn. I...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Crystal work with my 2 children for a year before we moved away. Crystal always showed compassion for her work. It felt good to leave for work knowing that my kids were happy. They were always excited when Crystal showed up at the house. Crystal has a wonderful...

Nicole J.

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Elvia M.


Antelope, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Occasional Sitter Weekends And Special Events (Know Little ASL)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, I feel I'm the perfect fit for this job. I have experience with young children. I have been a nanny to twins from the age of 6 months to 2-year-olds. I have experience with special need children and young adults. My availability is after 4 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekend. I have CPR, first aid, experience with diabetes,...
Elvia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Katrina W.


Antelope, CA

$22/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Katrina. Im currently an Infant/Toddler Nanny for care. com. I've been with care. com for over 4yrs now and have been hired by numerous families. I was even hired by the Children's Center I recently worked at in 2019 through care. com. I have 6 children all teenagers/grown and I have over 18 yrs of personal...
Katrina can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katrina was really great with my kids. She bonded with them quickly and they really enjoyed their time with her."

Danielle P.

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Lisa P.


Roseville, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Caring, Safe, And Loving Caregiver

I have 40+ years experience in working with children of all ages, and have raised two wonderful adult children! I am currently a nanny for 2 toddler boys, whom I love, and have raised since they were infants, but are now older and in Preschool, thus their needs have changed. My educational background includes a college degree,...
Lisa can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Lisa is great with our little one! We were hesitant to have someone we didn't know watching our kiddo but Lisa quickly put our fears to rest. Our son loves when she comes over! She's patient, active with our son and keeps him entertained while we enjoy some much...

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Owyn E.


Sacramento, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Creative, Patient, Fun!

Looking for a part-time job! I have always loved working with children and enjoyed several years of child care experience! Growing up with 3 younger brothers I got a knack for how to take care of kids and have fun. Over the past 8 years I have worked with several families of typically 1-3 children, ages 1-12. My most recent job...
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Theresa M.


Sacramento, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Serious Inquiries Only Pls!!!! Private Caregiver!!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Senior and special needs caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring 23 years of experience delivering exceptional care for the special needs & seniors, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled activities. Proficient in light housekeeping...
Theresa can also help with: Hospice services, live-in home care, errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Wound Care

3.0
"Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with the vehicle. She was vague and didn't give us a future date to return to work. We'd have appreciated her being...

Kathy V.

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Angela K.


Citrus Heights, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hello beautiful families! My name is Angela and it would truly bring me so much joy to make your lives easier with my expert childcare services. I am an ideal candidate for your family because I have worked as a preschool teacher for 2 years. My experience level is with children ages ranging from 6-12 months in the baby- toddler...
Angela can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"We love our experience with Angela. She brings a perfect blend of expertise and enthusiasm to each lesson, making learning enjoyable for our kids. Her personalized approach has significantly boosted kids' confidence and academic performance. We're grateful for the...

Diana K.

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Susan G.


Sacramento, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm working a lot now (child care, special needs care, and transportation) but have occasional availability when the family travels or things otherwise change, and I'm available for date nights. I have years of experience as sitter & nanny. My philosophy is kindness and firmness, explanations over anger, and supporting a...
Susan can also help with: Meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services & more
5.0
"Susan is an amazing nanny and we miss her! She is extremely reliable, honest and loves children. Susan has many years of experience and is very safety-focused which is important. She has experience and is great with infants as well as older children. I would highly...

Elizabeth K.

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Tammy C.


Sacramento, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Dependable And Caring Personal Care Assistant

Hello! I have always had a passion for caring for others. I was the eldest of 5, and due to special circumstances, I helped raise my 4 younger siblings. I have personal and professional experience caring for people ranging from infants to seniors. My personal experience includes caring for my own children and babysitting friends...
5.0
"If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Tammy has been an amazing help to my parents. My dad has dementia and broke his hip in October. When he got sent home from the rehabilitation center we didn't know what to do? My mom was his caregiver up until then and we...

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Ronikka W.


Sacramento, CA

$16-21/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience working with children and special needs children for 7-10 years I am also CPR certified I was an ABA Behavioral Assistant for children with Autism and Severe Health Conditions
Ronikka can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have hiring Ronnie to take care of my mother who suffers from Dementia she has been the perfect person for my mom and has set her a scheduled routine so that she doesn't get frustrated/confused about this she never calls off completely reliable and constantly...

Janet W.

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Elizabeth R.


Sacramento, CA

$24-34/hr10 yrs exp

Date-night/weekend Nanny W/Tons Of Experience.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...
Elizabeth can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Elizabeth is always on or before the scheduled time to arrive. She's great with our boys and they really enjoy her company. She's great at engaging with kids so they feel comfortable and like to do activities together. I would highly recommend Elizabeth!!"

Tony H.

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Alizay O.


Antelope, CA

$15-20/hr

Alizay Oropeza Orange County, Cali (MA)

My name is Alizay and I absolutely love caring for children! I recently moved down from my hometown up north to our new home in Orange County! After growing up in daycare setting where I began working with children, I joined a Non-Profit organization called a Best buddies where I worked with people with intellectual and...
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Ann H.


Roseville, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Retired Special Education Paraedcator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years working with some of the more physically and medically fragile students. I just resigned from Eureka Union School district where I worked as a paraedcator. I started off in the functioning skills classroom where I gain exceptional experience with G-tube feeding, assisting with non verbal to verbal students...
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Jennifer D.


Citrus Heights, CA

$16-35/hr1 yrs exp

Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver Available

I don't have much experience but there are time when children with ADHD or Down syndrome come into my work and I take care of them and just play with them and been there four years. I don't have any experience with adults but I'm willing to do my best for that one person who hires me to give me a chance.
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Heather C.


Sacramento, CA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting

Hi my name is Heather, I have experience caring for children of all ages. I have experience with special needs in school and in the hospital unit as well. I have experience in after school programs as Assistant Director. I am a Mother of two beautiful girls and an Aunt to many nephews and nieces. I had the opportunity of working...
Heather can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is kind and caring. A very hard worker and dependable. Loves to help others and very trustworthy."

Afton C.

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Jillian K.


Roseville, CA

$23/hr11 yrs exp

As a dedicated childcare provider with over a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's development and making a lasting impact on their lives. My patient and creative nature allows me to engage children with educational games and activities that foster learning and growth. I prioritize open communication...
Jillian can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She does amazing job taking care of my son. I would highly recommend her to anyone. She showed up on time, she was very honest, caring, respect, and responsible. She help my son learn how to talk as he was speech delayed. I highly recommend her!"

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Jessica Q.


Roseville, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

.

Hi! I am studying to become a pediatric nurse and love spending my free time with children. I have 6 years experience nannying and babysitting including experience with children that have special needs. I'm 21 years old and have been working as a teachers assistant in a 2nd and kindergarten classroom. I love doing crafts,...
Jessica can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Jessica watched our four year old son and she was everything we wanted in a nanny/babysitter. She was very dependable and trustworthy and had plenty of experience prior with my son. She has a lot of patience and I'd recommend her to anyone who's in need of a sitter...

Jerry C.

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Rani M.


Antelope, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom and teacher who is working on her doctorate at St. Mary's College available for special needs care services. Two years experience working as a special education teacher. Flexible, friendly, responsible!

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nicolaus, CA

Crystal H.

5.0

Crystal work with my 2 children for a year before we moved away. Crystal always showed compassion for her work. It felt good to leave for work knowing that my kids were happy. They were always excited when Crystal showed up at the house. Crystal has a wonderful personality. After interviewing...

- Nicole J.

Katrina W.

5.0

I hired Katrina as a teacher for my infant program at a daycare! We loved that she was a Christian and supported our philosophy for the children. She helped us cover while my lead teacher was out. Definitely would love to hire her full time.

- Trivia H.

Lisa P.

5.0

Lisa was with our family for almost 4 years. She helped raise our 2 boys, now 4 and 2. Lisa is caring, compassionate and honest. She was great in planning activities, making meals for the boys and overall supporting us as we both worked. Any family would be lucky to have her as a part of their...

- Mithun S.

Theresa M.

3.0

Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with the vehicle. She was vague and didn't give us a future date to return to work. We'd have appreciated her being direct and giving us notice that...

- Kathy V.

Angela K.

5.0

Angela has been an asset to this family since we met her! Our boys love playing with her, she is timely, and she is diligent with reviewing their homework. I would highly recommend Angela to anyone who needs help with their children! She has given me a sense of security when leaving my children...

- Pauline Y.

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