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Lynette R.


Nipomo, CA

$19-50/hr20 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as fun determined caring I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me believe that I am helping others. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose. I started caring for people with special needs when I started teaching 20 years ago. I loved the students that were in my...
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Jaquelin S.


Nipomo, CA

$29-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a student at UCSC and I work at a horse ranch that helps children with special needs. Also, I have been an occupational care provider for a few years
I have done ABA therapy for 4 years as a Behavior Interventionist with children from the ages 3-14. I loved building a bond with the kiddos and seeing them reach their goals we set when we first met. I have also worked with a kiddo who had cerebral palsy for 2 years where I cooked light meals, took him for walks, and did diaper...
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Camisha L.


Nipomo, CA

< $10/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Camisha, age 24. I've been professionally caregiving for almost a year. But I have 8+ years working with elderly, starting off with my grandparents, Family friends to facilities and in home care and 2+ years with special needs, being a TA in high school and becoming a behavioral therapist for two years. Since I was young...
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Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Happy To Help With Anything You Need.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am 21 years old. I am a college graduate with an associates in biology and sociology. I am CPR certified, and also know first aid. I can help with taking care of kids of all ages, including helping in elderly care or special needs children. I have 6 years of experience when it comes to nannying. I would love...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!"

Patricia S.

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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I Work With Kids For A Living At Robert Bruce Elementary, With General Ed And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I Can work with multiple kids at a time, and help with school work and homework. I am trustworthy, always willing to go the extra mile and great with kids. I'm studying nursing and hoping to incorporate my love for kids into my career...
Natalie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi! I have been a caregiver for 19 years now. I work in group homes, retirement centers, and private home care. I have worked with the elderly, and the disabled/ special-needs , working with wheelchairs, Hoyer Lift, transferring, etc.
Nicole can also help with: Dementia, companionship, home modification, meal prep, errands, light cleaning & more
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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Bubbly Sitter

Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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Chris W.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Very Helpful In Compassionate Person

I'm a very helpful and compassionate person that enjoys helping other people. I have always been this way. I live in a senior community and I am always helping out my neighbors. I am the absolute youngest one that lives here so I get asked a lot. I'm at the bottom of the age limit.
A little about me, I started working with children when I was 17. I have worked in many different environments, I coached gymnastics locally, nannied for a local family the last 2 years and was a nanny in Fresno while attending college. I have worked with special needs children as well. I am passionate about helping family's and...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello, I have caregiving experience and that includes agencies therefore, I have worked with kids that have special needs. I have worked with kids with down syndrome, I have worked one case with a moderate autistic child, and a wheelchair bound child as well. I have 3 kids of my own ages 4, 5, and 7. I would love to care for...
Elisa can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Yuri H.


Santa Maria, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

PCA

As a mommy my self, been around kids for years, babysitting taking kids to school. Preschool and tegilar student. Would chaperone in school field trips. Know some basic ASL working with young adult in special needs.
Yuri can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I am currently a behavioral technician have been for the past two years. I absolutely adore working with special needs. I work in a mid severe classroom with 2nd and 3rd.
I was the Assistant Camp Director for a professional theatre company's summer camp for three years. I was trained by Southwest Autism and Research Center to work with campers with autism to provide an inclusive camp experience. I helped create a collection of fidget/stimming toys to provide to our campers as needed and led...
I am working in memory care and assisting living in 4years of experience in providing care to elderly and disabled, I am caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients/residents through personalized and care required
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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked with Special needs individuals for over 12 years from a group home setting to a date program
I've worked with the Respite program to provide care for my cousin who has autism. I've worked as a school counselor with students who have disabilities.
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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr12 yrs exp

French/English Speaking NANNY Available!

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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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...

Cassandra H.

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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:

CPR

Early Education

CNA

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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Nipomo, CA

Jordan M.

5.0

Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!

- Patricia S.

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.

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.

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