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Ruth C.


Pacifica, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Warm, Nurturing And Engaging Care For Your Precious Little Ones!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a Newborn Care Specialist/postpartum doula with 16 years experience caring for newborns/infants. I am very knowledgeable on baby development and routines, including feeding, sleep training, milestones and special needs. I have experience caring for singles up to 4 babies at a time and managing a team of caregivers. I'm very...
Ruth can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Dejah M.


Pacifica, CA

$22-26/hr2 yrs exp

Hello all! I am a fun, honest, respectful mother of two. I have always been drawn to helping others that's my passion. I have 2 years experience as a cna, 4 years as a caregiver, 11 as a mother :), 2 as a teacher for students with special needs, and I'm going to school for nursing. On my free time I'm either painting or at the...
Dejah can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Larisa G.


South San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny/Babysitter

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 25+ years of experience working with and babysitting kids from ages 0-18. I am fun, energetic, responsible, and patient. I absolutely love kids and enjoy taking care of them. I have had 4 children of my own. I have worked for numerous families in the past as well as having professional experience. I have worked on a...
Larisa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We loved her; she was great with our daughter. Larisa was great about reading books, playing music, and taking walks with our 9-month old. Overall, very engaged, active, and sweet."

Amanda F.

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Lyn A.


South San Francisco, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

A Loving Nurse/Sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I graduated in BSNursing and been working as a licensed vocational nurse for almost 30 years. I am currently working as a private duty nurse to pediatric patients with special needs and love working with kids so I can watch them learn, grow and give a positive impact on their lives. I'd describe my personality as compassionate,...
Lyn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Lyn has provided exceptional care at our home for our mother who was discharged from a nursing and rehabilitation facility. Lyn is loving, caring, kind and patient with our mother, who has dementia. Lyn is dependable, punctual and she has a positive attitude....

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Naji J.


San Francisco, CA

$19-45/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver And Assistant

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with clients of all ages who have ADD, ADHD, Asthma, Behavior challenges, Developmentally challenges, Injured, Disabilities, Visual and Physical impaired. With over 5 year of direct concierge, customer service experience in an office, home office and private home setting. Additionally, I'm honest, self...
5.0
"Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work with her again and am sure whoever hires her will feel the same way I do! Thanks for everything, Naji!"

Kelly B.

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Melody B.


San Bruno, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights! Summer Fun Care!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked in an Early Childhood Education Program with special needs children for Stanislaus County for four years. I received my certificate in Early Childhood Education in 1992. I taught preschool for two years. I worked in a group home and my job title was Behavior Shaping Specialist, for the State of Louisiana. My experience...
Melody can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

4.0
"Melody provided exactly what my two year old son needed...mental and physical stimulation. With the little time I had with melody she proved to have the skills and knowledge to care for a two year old that has already chased other nannies away....yes yes my son is...

I-wen K.

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Roweda A.


Daly City, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

I Have Two Kids And I Would Like To Work As A Baby Sitter I Have A Lot Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Roweda. I love helping out and babysitting all ages and with special needs too I can do and help at anything you want.
Roweda can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Roweda is an absolute joy! She is patient and kind. She loves kids and my kids love her. She's reliable and always present and responsive. I hope to continue working with her in the future. "

Rama K.

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Hilda A.


Daly City, CA

$34-48/hr20 yrs exp

I'm a certified, experienced childcare provider with 20 years of experience who loves to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and imaginative, and I have a knack for making children feel safe and happy. I believe in following the parents' lead and communicating regularly about their child's...
Hilda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Hilda has been watching our now 9 month old daughter on about a weekly basis in the evenings for about 4 months now, and we love her! She is incredibly experienced and very very reliable - from the start she was so comfortable with our daughter and vice versa,...

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Sherry H.


Brisbane, CA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver Certified Medical Assistant

I am very experienced in caring for seniors with Alzheimer's, adult's with Multiple Sclerosis, and diabetic children. I love children and seniors so being able to care for them is very rewarding for me.
5.0
"Sherry H. helped take care of my partner while she was dying from Lung Cancer. From driving her to appointments, to bathing her, to just being there for both of us. She is reliable, dependable and has a heart of gold. If I ever get sick, she is who I would want to...

Darcie F.

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Naji J.


San Francisco, CA

$45/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

With my employers, I have worked with infants, toddlers, school age children and adolescents for the past 10 years. Additionally, I have been a Nanny and Babysitter for several years. I love children and enjoy working with them and take my responsibilities very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I can handle...
Naji can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Very professional and resourceful. She made the experience very easy to handle."

Chanera R.

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Mayara M.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny. - Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese - Psychology degree - Special needs experience - CPR and First aid certified - NY driver's license...
Mayara can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara brought great value to our household. Not only did she...

Lauren C.

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Juliana M.


San Francisco, CA

$19/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked with children who have special needs like autism, ADHD, and speech problems. I am very interested in the health field and I love working with children.
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Taylor C.


Burlingame, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Flexible And Dedicated Caretaker

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am looking for full-time and part-time work. I love working with children and have many years of experience doing it. I have experience with all ages and special needs children. I have a sibling on the autism spectrum so I know the ins and outs of that field. I look forward to working with you!
Taylor can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Taylor has taken care of our two-year-old son 35 hours per week for the past 9 weeks, and I am so sad we are losing her as nanny for her senior year of college! She got up to speed on our preferences for our son's care very quickly and formed a really sweet bond...

Amy L.

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Miriam S.


Daly City, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver with four years of experience working with children and special needs students as a paraprofessional, I am very dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development, making a positive impact on their lives, and supporting families by providing reliable and top quality care. My patience, creativity, and empathy...
Miriam can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
5.0
"Miriam was an excellent sitter for my two four and seven year old kids. The kids connected with her almost immediately. She was patient and not pushy with the kids at all which we appreciated. She was a great reader which was something that was important for us....

Praneeth W.

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Esperanza H.


San Francisco, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/ Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a 24-year-old San Francisco State University graduate with a bachelor's in Child and Adolescent Development, hoping to become a child or marriage and family therapist. I moved to San Francisco to experience the new city. I am the oldest of my five siblings between the ages of 13-24 and enjoy their company as I learn...
Esperanza can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Loving. Patient. Kind. I trust her with my child more than anyone else"

Cheree E.

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Harry C.


Millbrae, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years Experience Certified Nursing Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experience and caring CNA, with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric resident also experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's decease and developmentally disabled patients.
4.0
"He cares and he knows what he's doing."

Mary C.

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Liliana B.


San Francisco, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature And Experienced, With A BA In Special Education

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience working as a nanny, and as a caregiver for adults. I have also cared for children, Pre-K to12th grade and students with disabilities. I have a BA in Special Education.
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Frank P.


Daly City, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion/Massage Therapy Student/Property Manager

Dedicated caregiver/companion, and practicing massage therapy student with a strong healthcare service and client satisfaction record. Adept at handling various client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. Flexible scheduling availability to include overnight stays, weekdays, weekends, and on-call emergencies.
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Erika R.


San Mateo, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Ms.Erika

I, Ms. Erika have 5 years of experience working with children. I am bilingual, Spanish and English. I have worked in preschools, elementary, and middle schools, and high schools. I also have experience working with special needs. I am patient, caring and always ready for a challenge! I enjoy the outdoors, I love learning about...
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacifica, CA

Larisa G.

5.0

Larisa took care of our little boy since he was 6 months old until he was about a year. The only reason that we parted ways is that we moved to a different country. Larisa was absolutely fantastic - she's very experienced and very attuned to children's needs. She put her heart and soul into caring...

- Olga K.

Lyn A.

5.0

Lyn is one of the best caretakers who cares for her patience and loves what she does. Lyn and my son have such a great bond and unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances we have to say goodbye. Lyn was on time everyday and always one step ahead with ordering medications and supplies. Lyn goes...

- Care member

Naji J.

5.0

Naji was such a pleasure to work with! She was always ready to help with extra tasks, had a great attitude, and was extremely communicative. I hope to work with her again and am sure whoever hires her will feel the same way I do! Thanks for everything, Naji!

- Kelly B.

Melody B.

5.0

I can't say enough about how wonderful Melody was with our daughter. She cared for her like she was her own and our daughter absolutely adored her. Melody was always very punctual, thorough, and very engaged. We ended our time with Melody because we were moving out of state. If we could have brought...

- Laura M.

Roweda A.

5.0

Roweda is an absolute joy! She is patient and kind. She loves kids and my kids love her. She's reliable and always present and responsive. I hope to continue working with her in the future.

- Rama K.

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