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Vanessa D.


Patterson, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm Vanessa, I have 5+ years of experience caring for children on a professional level. I received my AS degree in Child Development in 2020. I worked at a Licensed child care center for 4 years, and now I am wanting to expand my horizons and begin working with families in there homes as a Nanny. I have experience...
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Nicki C.


Patterson, CA

$15-20/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver

I have been working with seniors for almost 10 years. I have worked with seniors with Dementia and mobility issues.
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Lani R.


Patterson, CA

$20-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Lani! With years of experience working with children, my journey began as a babysitter, eventually leading me to roles in after-school programs and 1:1 ABA services, where I provided dedicated support for four years. I spent a decade as a preschool teacher, honing my skills in early childhood education. During the...
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Brisa B.


Patterson, CA

$22-33/hr4 yrs exp

Caring, Outgoing, Fun, Skilled, Patient

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello I'm 19 | female, and would love to help families out that need care for their children of most ages, Please check out my profile for more information, I have open availability. Here are some skills I have that you may be looking for in a sitter. Thank you for your time! - Helpful ways of calming down Anxiety + Panic...
Brisa can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Brisa B.


Patterson, CA

$24-27/hr4 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hello my name is Brisa and I am a care taker through Pacific Home Care. I have 4+ years of experience and would love to help families out that are in need of some assistance with your senior loved ones. I am CPR & First Aid Certified. I am also have experience with taking care of seniors with disabilities, & special needs.
Brisa can also help with: Errands, hospice services, respite care, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Gloria M.


Modesto, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Bilingual And Educated! Babysitter

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! Last year I was able to nanny for two families while living in NYC, so sad to have had to leave them but I moved back to my hometown (Modesto). I have experience from newborns to teens, special needs is normally what I work with so I am equipped for many different situations. I currently work at a Special Ed. school so I...
Gloria can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Gloria came to our family as a part time sitter for my 7 and 4 year old children, 2 days per week. She quickly connected with both of my children, one of whom is on the spectrum. Her experience with children is top-notch. She was always patient and with a calm...

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Tina M.


Tracy, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Sitter For 10+ Years

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Tina, I live in Tracy. I have worked at a daycare as a preschool teacher for 16 years. I care for kids ages 3 months to 12 years and work with up to 8 kids alone and 14 with an assistant. I have experience working with some special needs; autism, and Down syndrome. I am CPR and first aid certified also have taken...
Tina can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Tina is one of the best care givers I have experience with. She has watched multiple kids in our family over the years. She is passionate about what she does and my kids love her! "

Shannon A.

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Joyce R.


Tracy, CA

$14-19/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs C Aregiver/children ,young Adults Seniors Care

3.0

(2)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Transportation Services and Personal Care. Shopping, lite house keeping medication, cooking, Feeding, incontient care. Laundry whatever their Needs are I enjoy helping others.
Joyce can also help with: Errands, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Paula J.


Manteca, CA

$18-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 5, including two daughters and three sons, ages 14-35 years, and grandmother of one. During this time of pandemic, I am very conscientious about strictly following CDC guidelines. I love children and people of all ages. I love animals and music. I have care given for several people, including being my parents'...
Paula can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Paula is the most caring person I know and doesn't have a malicious bone in her body. I would completely trust my child or elderly relative to her care without reservation."

Yolanda J.

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Elizabeth T.


Tracy, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring Professional Caregiver

Working with individuals with disabilities has always been a passion of mine. My previous job before Covid was working with adults with disabilities, teaching them day to day living skills and preparing them for independent living. I have also worked as a respite provider and in early childcare settings. I believe in not...
5.0
"I've known Elizabeth for over 20 years. She took excellent care of my first born. I hired her again to take care of my special need son. She's is a remarkable women that I would hire again and again to take care of my kids."

Yvette F.

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Gloria M.


Modesto, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hello! I have experience w/meal prep, medication admin., bathing/dressing, bathroom assistance, companion care, early onset dementia/Alzheimer's, diabetes, high blood pressure, hypoglycemia, Covid, and hospice. I'm very passionate about senior care because of my mother, I cared for her until she passed. I treat them as I would...
Gloria can also help with: Light cleaning, companionship, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Gloria has soft skills to connect with her clients and establish the relationship, she has the knowledge that enables her to assess issues, keep them safe, and comfortable in their homes. Very trustworthy, sincere, and honest. She brought so much joy to my Dad, and...

Colleen P.

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Paula J.


Manteca, CA

$18-30/hr1 yrs exp

Hi there! I'm a mother of five, grandmother to one. I genuinely love people of all ages and circumstances (and I love animals). I am patient, compassionate, and empathetic. I believe in treating people with love and respect. I also appreciate that there are times in our lives when any one of us is in need of a little more...
Paula can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, meal prep, transportation
5.0
"Paula is kind, loving and will leave those she cares for with dignity, whether caring for the young or the elderly. She is always willing and desirous of accommodating the needs of those she's assisting. Paula is a genuinely loving person with integrity and high...

Debra G.

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Marina A.


Modesto, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Young Adult Caregiver From Elderly To Special Needs.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with the developmentally disabled for over over 10 years now and our senior community for almost just as long. Right after high school, I worked in a group home with six severely handicapped men. That led me into caring for the elderly as well. I have experience with administering medications, cooking,...
5.0
"Marina puts all her heart into her job. She is one of the best people we have ever employed to care for our special needs son. She goes above and beyond, always with a smile on her face. She is not only prompt and reliable but she is trustworthy and truly caring....

Terri R.

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Elizabeth T.


Tracy, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working in childcare settings. I have worked as a head teacher in the infant- pre-k classroom and can provide a daily curriculum and help younger children be fully prepared for kindergarten entry. I also enjoy working with Special needs children and adults. My previous job before Covid, I...
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz helped take care of our infant son. She was great with him. She was very encouraging when he was trying to walk and helped him learn how to go up stairs as well. Liz even bought a book for them to read together. We highly recommend Liz for your childcare...

Tejas P.

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Gloria M.


Modesto, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Music And Comedy Therapy Is My Specialty!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I began to work in the ABA world in 2010 and it has taught me patience and compassion beyond belief not just with this particular community but everyone I come across. I've worked with amazing humans that are autistic (verbal/non-verbal), emotionally disturbed, and/or have ADHD. I use music and comedy to get thru to them. I...
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Autumn C.


Manteca, CA

$22-25/hr3 yrs exp

Elder Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! My name is Autumn. Thank you for reading my bio. I have been taking care of elderly persons as well as those with special needs for approximately three years now. I am experienced in managing most household issues and personal care tasks. My duties in the past have included medication management, bathing, meal prep,...
Autumn can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep, hospice services & more
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Elisiva L.


Tracy, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Private Caregiver

I have 20 plus years of experience. My job duties includes: bathing, dispensing medications, transferring clients to and from wheelchair, bed, car, shower ect. Also grooming, dressing, assist in shower, assist with exercising, doctor's appointments, meals preparation, shopping, running all errands as needed. I've worked with...
5.0
"Very caring and professional - very sweet person. I did not hire her as when she responded to my ad, I needed a night person (position filled) and she was not available for daytime work. I wish she was!!"

Tula S.

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Araceli H.


Tracy, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Mature Experienced Nanny (Preferably For Baby)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Araceli (Sally) I'm a Nanny/ Tutor. My current charge knows her numbers, alphabets, shapes, Continents and most of the Presidents. I'm older with many years of experience in caring for children of all ages, including special needs (autism). I'm a widow with two grown daughters, my late husband was the owner/Publisher...
Araceli can also help with: Travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Araceli (Sally) was hired about 8 months ago to care for our daughter. Our daughter, at the time, was 4 months and Sally is amazing with her. She has been very nurturing and our daughter loves her. She is highly recommended as she is always our first nanny to...

Amanda S.

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Belinda M.


Modesto, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have raised 4 children and 6 nieces and nephews. I also have worked for Storer Transportation with special needs children.
Belinda can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CNA

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Faith C.


Modesto, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Hello Families ! I Am A Special Needs Para

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I work as a special needs paraprofessional for a school district along with being a daycare teacher ! I also do know some sign language as well ! My goal is to be a big help to your family whether it is doing dishes, laundry, preparing meals I am here for you. I'm a big animal lover as well and totally understand how it can be...
Faith can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Patterson, CA

Gloria M.

5.0

Gloria has been a reliable, fun, compassionate, and hard-working full-time nanny for my children. Everyday Gloria showed up on-time with enriching childcare ideas, with a loving and positive attitude to my kids - 7 & 3 years old. She is vigilant about keeping a clean and safe environment for the...

- Catherine B.

Tina M.

5.0

Tina is one of the best care givers I have experience with. She has watched multiple kids in our family over the years. She is passionate about what she does and my kids love her!

- Shannon A.

Paula J.

5.0

Paula is the most caring person I know and doesn't have a malicious bone in her body. I would completely trust my child or elderly relative to her care without reservation.

- Yolanda J.

Elizabeth T.

5.0

I've known Elizabeth for over 20 years. She took excellent care of my first born. I hired her again to take care of my special need son. She's is a remarkable women that I would hire again and again to take care of my kids.

- Yvette F.

Gloria M.

5.0

She was punctual, attentive to my mother. Included special activities to make the day interesting for my mother without the need of our request. She has a genuine care and concern for others. Always very pleasant, not bringing her personal life into the work place.

- Care member

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