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Megan M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$22-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Megan, and I'm a 20-year-old student at Cal Poly looking for a part-time babysitting or nanny job. I have over five years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to school-age kids, and I have worked extensively with children with special needs. My background includes working at a daycare, so...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr • 5 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: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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Lindsey J.


Nipomo, CA

$16-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

From Our Family To Yours

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

As a professional childcare provider, a children's theatre instructor, and a mother of 2, I have learned the power of learning through play. I believe your child deserves quality one on one learning activities throughout the day mixed with independent supervised play to fully support their learning and growth. I commit to...
Lindsey can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"I met Lindsey during a pivotal transition period in my life. My daughter was four months old and I had just returned to work. My husband and I needed to find someone to watch our daughter while we both worked full time. Unable to utilize family or friends, we were...

Brecken A.

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Hayley S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hayley and I am currently in my final semester of college. I am a psychology major with an interest in child development. Throughout high school I volunteered for an organization called Reading Partners. While I was there I worked one on one with a child who needed extra help developing their reading skills. I also...
Hayley can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"My husband and I hired Hayley to help with our 6 month old. She interviewed with us yesterday. She will be starting with us this week. She was early to her interview. She is a sweet and genuine person. I trust my daughter under her care."

Joanna B.

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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$26/hr • 10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Excellent with children and very professional "

Andrea G.

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Kristie T.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a heart for enriching the lives of individuals. I have 7 years of caregiving experience. In the past I have worked mainly with elderly clients and special needs clients. I am professional and here to help with the day to day needs of your loved ones. I can help with meal...
Kristie can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, errands, respite care
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kristie is a kind and caring person and engaged with my mother with interest and compassion. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for a caregiving position."

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Hayley S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 8 years now. I currently attend the University of Redlands, where I am majoring in psychology. I am very interested in working with children with special needs, which started because I grew up with a brother who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. I have cared for several...
5.0
"Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We are definitely planning on having her over again as a care giver."

Simon S.

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$30/hr • 10 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, errands, home modification, companionship, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Quinn H.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Quinn! I'm a para educator in special education, with a background in child care, tutoring, and classroom assistance. I have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and am currently planning on going for my master's in speech pathology. I am passionate about communication and accommodation. My availability is after school...
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Morgan F.


Los Osos, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Learning Support Services

I have been fortunate to have almost a decade of experience in the Human Services field working with individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities in a therapeutic setting. I have worked with folks of all ages from 6 to 102 years old! I've discovered over the years that what I enjoy most is working with seniors....
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Michele H.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$15-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced With IEP's, IFSP's, Report Writing

I worked for the state of California in their early start program as a vendor- doing home visits and parental education for children under 3 who have a diageneses or at least 33 percent delay in one developmental area. I have written reports for IEP's and IFSP's and worked with children who are experiencing cleft palate, down...
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Terry L.


Santa Maria, CA

$19-24/hr • 1 yrs exp

Very Fun And Caring Childcare Professional

I have experience teaching and taking care of children with special needs and have extensive coursework in the development of children with developmental disorders. I love taking care of toddlers and young children and have experience with meal prep and diaper changing and bedtimes.
Terry can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Jocelyn F.


Nipomo, CA

$19-28/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have worked in an elementary school with special needs students and loved working with them. I am loving, caring and very supportive. I make sure they are always having a good day and are safe at all times. I have 2 special needs children of my own. I can't wait to meet you and your loved one. Message me for more information....
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Chris W.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-22/hr • 10 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.
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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr • 3 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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Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp

Caring And Fun Sitter

Hello! I am local educator with a Master's degree in Special Education. I have years of experience assisting for a home-run childcare and nannying through Care. com. I am a CPR and First Aid certified swim instructor for all ages. I have lots of experience working as a therapeutic recreation leader for children and adults with...
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Olivia S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Qualified!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly SLO (for 2 more quarters) with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. I have taken several child development and developmental psychology classes. I used to work as a gymnastics coach, where I was the preschool program director, so I know tons of...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
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: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Kristen K.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$17-20/hr • 7 yrs exp

Caregiver Available

I am in college studying Early Childhood Special Education. I have worked with several kids who have autism along with my cousin who has severe down syndrome. I have also babysat for kids with other health issues who need medications on a regular basis so I am used to that. I always get along really well with the special needs...
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Sydney G.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello! I am a caregiver and educator with a Master's degree in Special Education from Cal Poly SLO. I have years of experience in caretaking for adults with special needs and senior care. I love getting to know new people and chatting about personal interests. I am available to lend a helping hand and become a new friend.
Sydney can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oceano, 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.

Lindsey J.

5.0

I met Lindsey during a pivotal transition period in my life. My daughter was four months old and I had just returned to work. My husband and I needed to find someone to watch our daughter while we both worked full time. Unable to utilize family or friends, we were desperate to find someone we could...

- Brecken A.

Hayley S.

5.0

We love Hayley! My little guy is on the spectrum and non- verbal. Hayley was so patient & just wonderful with him! She was very flexible with her schedule and dependable. It was always great chatting with her. She would send updates and pictures when she was watching my son. I don't trust many...

- Samantha R.

Natalie C.

5.0

Excellent with children and very professional

- Andrea G.

Kristie T.

5.0

I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises.

- Sharon B.

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