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Trina G.


Oceano, CA

$20-45/hr

Family Care

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Hello! If you are looking for basic care of your loved one please don't hesitate to reach out. My experience comes from taking care of my mom for a couple of years. She suffered from dementia and I helped with feeding, meal prep, medication management, walking and taking her to the toilet. I have an excellent driving record,...
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Wynter S.


Oceano, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello There! I'm Wynter!

Hello! My name is Wynter. I'm 23 years old, and I live in the Five Cities area. For the past five years, I have worked at an elementary school in a special needs classroom. Recently I have quit this position full time, however working in the field of childcare is still my passion! I love helping little minds learn to love...
Wynter can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Carlos J.


Oceano, CA

$25/hr6 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, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Nursing Assistant, Nanny And Mother

5.0

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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:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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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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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Casey H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$13-17/hr7 yrs exp

Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a second year business major at Cal Poly. I have been babysitting since 2014 and love interacting with kids. I also have 6 years of volunteer experience with children with special needs, 3 of which were in a one-on-one setting. I was a math tutor in high school for students struggling in basic math all the way up to...
Casey can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, travel, meal prep & more
5.0
"My husband and our 2 year old boy were visiting where we used to live in Grover Beach. We were wanting a couple of date nights with some old friends while we were in town. We reached out to Casey to watch our little boy a couple of different evenings and she was...

Schanen S.

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Rebekah D.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

I have been providing special needs care to an adolescent with a rare syndrome for the past 4 months. In that time his life has drastically improved due to the impact I've been able to make upon his life. I put everything I have into this job to impact as many areas of his life as I am able to. I could never treat a care giving...
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: Respite care, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

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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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr10 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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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 21-year-old College student, Preschool Teachers Assistant, and babysitter. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I also coached children's gymnastics. I have also spent time caring for children with special needs, along with seniors in need of supportive...
Aiyana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Allison M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Educated Nanny

I've always loved kids, I have been a full-time nanny for the last 7 years. I also have worked in Children's ministry for the past nine years. I have my Bachelors Degree with a minor in Children's Ministry which study's child psychology, elementary education, and child development. I am certified in CPR with extra training in...
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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$30/hr10 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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Hopi T.


Pismo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Educator, Provider, And Caretaker

Approximately 5 years of professional and volunteer experience providing services to disabled youth. Ranging from adolescent to elderly, across various settings.
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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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr10 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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Cetiva P.


Grover Beach, CA

$25/hr10 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently pursuing a degree in early childhood development to focus on working with children from birth to early adolescence. I am also trained to work with special needs children and have multiple years of experience.
Laycee can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance
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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Active!

Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Carolina A.


Grover Beach, CA

$20-25/hr

Caregiver Ready To Learn !

My name is Carolina and I am taking a break from school and saving money to continue my studies. I learn quickly, I am very responsible and live to work with people.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oceano, CA

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.

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.

Casey H.

5.0

My husband and our 2 year old boy were visiting where we used to live in Grover Beach. We were wanting a couple of date nights with some old friends while we were in town. We reached out to Casey to watch our little boy a couple of different evenings and she was awesome !!! I Highly recommend her....

- Schanen S.

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