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Special needs caregivers in Ojai, CA

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Aubrie W.


Ojai, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Trauma-informed Mom Of Medical Special Needs Child

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 30 years experience caring for children, from infants to preteens. I worked through college and grad school as a nanny and substitute preschool teacher. I was asked to be the godmother of the twins I cared for (which tells you what a trusted member of their family I became). I'm a mother of 2, and my eldest has special...
Aubrie can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Mesa T.


Ojai, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Loving And Playful Caregiver For Children Of All Ages

Hello dear community. I recently graduated with a B. S. in Human Development and Family Sciences and am looking to use this knowledge to support families here in the Ojai area. . I have spent the last five years caregiving for a variety of different families with children of all ages. I also have extensive special needs...
Mesa can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Genet B.


Ojai, CA

$15-50/hr8 yrs exp

Full-time Nanny/Tutor-Teacher

Hello! I'm Genet, and I love being with and caring for children of all ages. I have an Early Childhood Education certificate and four years work experience in preschools and K-12 (from 2011-2015), as an Instructional Assistant--both classroom, and one-on-one in special education, in SMMUSD. I interned at Samohi Infant-Toddler...
Genet can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kimberly P.


Ojai, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Mature, Professional, Experienced Caregiver, Mothers-Helper And Home Services

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I have lived in the Ojai Valley for 15+ years and have worked throughout the community in various roles. Currently, I work part-time in finance, however, I am offering part-time services through Care. com. I have experience in child care, adult care, special needs, home organization (purging, deep cleaning), and...
Kimberly can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Karla R.


Oak View, CA

$21-30/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Karla! I have experience working with teens, adults and seniors with various types of disabilities. Whether that's physical, mental, physical intellectual etc. my most recent adventure was working at an assisted living facility where I was an activities lead. I'd love to meet you and your love one to see if I...

Rachel G.


Oak View, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Inclusive Care Specialist

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience working with developmentally disabled children and adults. Throughout my career, I have been committed to creating inclusive and nurturing environments tailored to the unique needs of individuals with diverse abilities. My expertise includes implementing...
5.0
"We have been so happy with Rachel's help! She is a great communicator and very trustworthy! We appreciate her thoughtfulness and willingness to help!"

Denise B.

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Scott M.


Ventura, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Provider For Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

NEW Full availability! I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider who enjoys working with children with all needs. Over the past 5 years, I have gained valuable experience working with autistic children on the spectrum. This has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with special...
Scott can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We love Scott! Scott is always punctual, clean, and professionally attired. He is very kind, gentle, and patient with my husband. Scott is knowledgeable and pays close attention to detail and direction. You will never have to worry about asking something twice...

Janelle C.

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Heather C.


Ventura, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care 18 Years Experience! VERY Patient!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Care of all aspects of Daily Living and COPING skills. CERTIFIED teacher for many Cognitive Behavior Therapy programs such as Living Skills, AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT THERAPY, Anger Management, Jobs Skills and too many more to list. I am a very skilled 'de-escalator' for explosive outbursts and I'm a very patient person. I enjoy...
5.0
"What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent communication, very personable, and very helpful. Would definitely hire her again!"

Laura B.

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Morgan P.


Ventura, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Compassionate, Engaging Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a current nursing student, daycare teacher, and caregiver with a wide variety of experience with special needs children and adults in both the home and facility settings. I am basic life support certified. My passion is working with adults and seniors. I genuinely care about each of my clients, and place their...
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Karla M.


Santa Paula, CA

$22-40/hr4 yrs exp

ABA Therapist Looking To Find Weekend Sitter Job

My name is Karla, I am 27 years old and I have 4 years of experience as an Applied Behavior Analysis therapist for children on the Autism spectrum. I am currently in a graduate program to move up in my field and become a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. I work full time, and I enjoy painting, working out and reading in my spare...
Karla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Our experience with Karla was absolutely amazing. She’s very kind and thoughtful. She has such an amazing patience with kids and understanding to children’s needs. She was very respectful and I would definitely trust her to come again. I recommend her and she has a...

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Crystal M.


Ventura, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have an extensive background Working with both typically developing students and special needs students. . I've taught all age groups from infants to high school. I have experience teaching elementary and middle school as well as working . I homeschooled my own daughter whose now . I am 40 years old and willing to help...
Crystal can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
5.0
"Our family was in 4-H with Crystal. She was a terrific project leader, skilled in managing groups of children with diverse skills, needs and ages. Activities were always well organized and carried out. She is attentive to safety and cleanliness. Great with animals...

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Holly H.


Carpinteria, CA

$10-15/hr2 yrs exp

LVN

I have been an LVN since 1993. I have worked doing respite care and home health visits for seniors , adults and children with special needs . I worked for the first 5 years of my career in a Skilled Nursing Facility as a Charge Nurse and Admissions Nurse . I have been a case manager for hospice and home health agencies in...
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Mickie M.


Ventura, CA

$17-19/hr5 yrs exp

I'm a native of Santa Barbara, I love all children and all care giving . I worked in special education at Devereux for over a 5 years and did private nursing for a quadriplegic for over 10 years . I'm at my best when care taking for others.
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Anna W.


Ventura, CA

$17-22/hr7 yrs exp

Hi!

Hello! My name is Anna. I am often described as a natural nurturer, which is something I take great pride in. With over seven years of childcare experience, I am CPR and First Aid certified for both infants and school-aged children. I've spent four years as a middle school mentor at my local church, four years as a camp...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Brooke F.


Ventura, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Out Of All The Fish In The Sea, The Nanny For Your Kiddos Is Me

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Brooke! A professional, energetic, educated, creative, & dedicated nanny/ pre school teacher of 28 yrs. Have had the pleasure working w/hundreds of families. Adore working w/ all ages -infants to teens. Experience w/ many different responsibilities & dynamics in all sorts of childcare routines. I take pride in my work...
Brooke can also help with: Travel
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Makayla S.


Ventura, CA

$20-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello I Am Makayla

Hello I am Makayla! I am a goofy, charismatic, and fun young college student. I am CPR certified and love to spend time with kids. I enjoy doing crafts, activities, and baking.
Worked with someone with severe epilepsy and developmental delay for close to 6 years, I helped provided medication, food, bathing and hygiene routines, and picking to and from school with additional outside activities here and there.
I am a highly experienced nanny and school-aged childcare teacher with a knack for wrangling kids of all ages, from babies to twins. In my adventures, I've cared for a 2 and 5-year-old duo and survived the shenanigans of a 4/5-year-old during two wild summers in Santa Barbara. I've also navigated the chaos of a family with three...
Emily can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Robin S.


Ventura, CA

$18/hr16 yrs exp

Childcare For Special Needs Children.

Experienced childcare in child's home for children on the spectrum. I have been a preschool teacher, substitute teacher in the district schools, and respite caregiver for special needs children of military families. My personality is curious creative, storyteller. When you find the right things to interest them, they just...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Nancy S.


Ventura, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

The Best Grandma You Ever Had!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Errands. I have 7 wonderful children and have been helping families for years! I have a special needs grown child so I am very patient with all children and let each child show me what they need.
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ojai, CA

Rachel G.

5.0

We have been so happy with Rachel's help! She is a great communicator and very trustworthy! We appreciate her thoughtfulness and willingness to help!

- Denise B.

Scott M.

5.0

We love Scott! Scott is always punctual, clean, and professionally attired. He is very kind, gentle, and patient with my husband. Scott is knowledgeable and pays close attention to detail and direction. You will never have to worry about asking something twice of Scott. He always gets it the...

- Janelle C.

Heather C.

5.0

What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent communication, very personable, and very helpful. Would definitely hire her again!

- Laura B.

Karla M.

5.0

Our experience with Karla was absolutely amazing. She’s very kind and thoughtful. She has such an amazing patience with kids and understanding to children’s needs. She was very respectful and I would definitely trust her to come again. I recommend her and she has a lot of experience with children of...

- Care member

Crystal M.

5.0

I have been relying on Crystal as my go-to babysitter for the past five months, and I must say, she is absolutely amazing! Her exceptional qualities and dedication have truly impressed me and my son. I am thrilled to write this review to highlight Crystal's outstanding babysitting...

- Care member

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