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, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
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, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
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...
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!"
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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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Thank you Scott for your patient assistance and guidance for our son this week. It means so much to us."
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!"
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...
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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
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...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & 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...
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.
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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Hi, I'm Brooke! A professional, energetic, educated, creative, kind & dedicated nanny/ pre school teacher of 28 yrs. I've had the pleasure working w/hundreds of kids. I love working w/ all ages -infants to teens. I have experience w/ many different responsibilities & dynamics in all sorts of childcare routines. I take pride in...
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.
I'm a positive energetic and patient recent college graduate. I have experience working with individuals with special needs in both my home life and professional experience. I have worked with clients aged 4- elderly with varying levels of care. In my services, I offer a fun, educational(if appropriate), accepting environment...
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: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
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.
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...
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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Ojai, CA
Rachel G.
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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!
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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...
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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!
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Karla M.
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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...
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Crystal M.
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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...
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