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Hired by 3 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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
Kimberly P.
Ojai, CA
$30-35/hr • 10 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: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
Karla R.
Oak View, CA
$21-30/hr • 4 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...
5.0
(3)
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.
5.0
(3)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
Brooke F.
Ventura, CA
$40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Out Of All The Fish In The Sea, The Nanny For Your Kiddos Is Me
5.0
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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
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...
Brooke can also help with: Travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Brooke was wonderful to have as a second pair of hands with my daughter and my friends daughter about the same age. We would trade off having the girls at one of our homes while the other mom could run errands or REST 2 times a week for 3 hours. Brooke was great!"
Amisha D.
5.0
(4)
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.
5.0
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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, craft assistance, meal prep
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...
Care member
5.0
(1)
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...
5.0
(3)
Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood
Hi, I'm Chelsea. Thank you for reading my profile! As a conscientious young woman with a Psychology degree and 18 years of consistent experience with children from newborn through young adulthood, I would love to make an impact on your family's development and happiness! My thousands of hours working in schools, nurseries,...
Chelsea can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"Chelsea is an amazing nanny - one I would highly recommend (and have been) to everyone. She's been working part time (~25 hrs) for my family for 6 months now and we couldn't be happier with her. First of all, she truly cares for our little girl and it shows:...
Ana J.
Olivia M.
Ventura, CA
$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have experience with not with autism
I am very patient I have experience I have 8 kids there all married... also I am a caregiver for 20 years
With good references...
5.0
"Wonderful caregiver! Highly recommend!"
Nancy S.
Mickie M.
Ventura, CA
$17-19/hr • 5 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.
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, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
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.
Emily W.
Carpinteria, CA
$25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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...
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:
CPR
First Aid
Hi there!
I'm a bubbly, active, and kind-hearted individual with a passion for helping others. With over 5 years of experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum, I'm currently a dedicated Registered Behavior Technician specializing in supporting children ages 3-10. Outside of work, I stay active by training in...
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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.
Brooke F.
5.0
Brooke is so sweet and was fantastic with our 9 month old! I would highly recommend her!
- Alex and Ashley B.
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...
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