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Special needs caregivers in Oceano, CA

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Amanda L G.


Oceano, CA

$17-22/hr

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


Oceano, CA

$30/hr • 8 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17/hr • 6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

5.0

(3)

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, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and...

Laura M.

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Morgane C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr • 12 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: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
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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Madalyn L.


Grover Beach, CA

$20-50/hr • 16 yrs exp

Diverse Background. Former Teacher, Nanny, Special Needs/adults, Infant/children Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi everyone. My names Madalyn. I'm a 33-year-old mother of 3 myself with a beautiful background working with children of all ages, mental and physical need. I've worked with infants/children for the past 15+ years. I have helped many moms after birth with the care of their little ones. (Over nights as well) So they are able to...
Madalyn can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Not only does Madalyn have the education and experience that every mom would desire for their child, but she is also a wonderful person all around. She goes above and beyond! She's very easy to work with and is a huge animal lover. I highly recommend her as a...

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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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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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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, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

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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: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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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...
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/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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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

Trustline Certified

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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$20-60/hr • 7 yrs exp

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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr • 4 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, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Hopi T.


Pismo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr • 5 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.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oceano, CA

Aiyana S.

5.0

We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and recommend!

- Laura M.

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.

Madalyn L.

5.0

We had a great experience with Madalyn! She was responsive and on-time, and was very sweet and playful with our kids. She watched our 3 kids, plus a close family friend, and was very confident with handling all the chaos and logistics of 4 kids. Would definitely recommend for other families!

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