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Kristie T.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional Caregiver

5.0

(1)

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a heart for enriching the lives of individuals. I have 7 years of caregiving experience. In the past I have worked mainly with elderly clients and special needs clients. I am professional and here to help with the day to day needs of your loved ones. I can help with meal...
Kristie can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Kristie is a kind and caring person and engaged with my mother with interest and compassion. I would wholeheartedly recommend her for a caregiving position."

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Hayley S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

4.3

(6)

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hayley and I am currently in my final semester of college. I am a psychology major with an interest in child development. Throughout high school I volunteered for an organization called Reading Partners. While I was there I worked one on one with a child who needed extra help developing their reading skills. I also...
Hayley can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"My husband and I hired Hayley to help with our 6 month old. She interviewed with us yesterday. She will be starting with us this week. She was early to her interview. She is a sweet and genuine person. I trust my daughter under her care."

Joanna B.

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Hayley S.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$17-25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 8 years now. I currently attend the University of Redlands, where I am majoring in psychology. I am very interested in working with children with special needs, which started because I grew up with a brother who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. I have cared for several...
5.0
"Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We are definitely planning on having her over again as a care giver."

Simon S.

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Jordan M.


Santa Maria, CA

$17/hr5 yrs exp

Happy To Help With Anything You Need.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Jordan! I am 21 years old. I am a college graduate with an associates in biology and sociology. I am CPR certified, and also know first aid. I can help with taking care of kids of all ages, including helping in elderly care or special needs children. I have 6 years of experience when it comes to nannying. I would love...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!"

Patricia S.

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hi! I have been a caregiver for 19 years now. I work in group homes, retirement centers, and private home care. I have worked with the elderly, and the disabled/ special-needs , working with wheelchairs, Hoyer Lift, transferring, etc.
Nicole can also help with: Companionship, home modification, light cleaning, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Briana C.


Santa Maria, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Bubbly Sitter

Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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Jaquelin S.


Nipomo, CA

$29-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hello! I am a student at UCSC and I work at a horse ranch that helps children with special needs. Also, I have been an occupational care provider for a few years
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Michelle M.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Medical In The Medical Field For 20+ Years. I Am Empathetic, Caring, And A Self-starter.

I'd describe my personality as empathetic, as well as a good listener. I like caring for seniors because Seniors carry a wealth of experience and knowledge. Spending time with them allows me to learn and connect with the past. Additionally, providing care offers a fulfilling sense of responsibility and accomplishment in making...
Michelle can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, home modification, respite care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

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Lynette R.


Nipomo, CA

$19-50/hr20 yrs exp

About Lynette

I'd describe my personality as fun determined caring I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me believe that I am helping others. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose. I started caring for people with special needs when I started teaching 20 years ago. I loved the students that were in my...
Hello, I currently work with special needs students in an elementary school setting. Would love to chat more.
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Morgan F.


Los Osos, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Learning Support Services

I have been fortunate to have almost a decade of experience in the Human Services field working with individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities in a therapeutic setting. I have worked with folks of all ages from 6 to 102 years old! I've discovered over the years that what I enjoy most is working with seniors....
Hello, I have caregiving experience and that includes agencies therefore, I have worked with kids that have special needs. I have worked with kids with down syndrome, I have worked one case with a moderate autistic child, and a wheelchair bound child as well. I have 3 kids of my own ages 4, 5, and 7. I would love to care for...
Elisa can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Natalie C.


Santa Maria, CA

$26/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I Work With Kids For A Living At Robert Bruce Elementary, With General Ed And Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I Can work with multiple kids at a time, and help with school work and homework. I am trustworthy, always willing to go the extra mile and great with kids. I'm studying nursing and hoping to incorporate my love for kids into my career...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Excellent with children and very professional "

Andrea G.

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Chris W.


Santa Maria, CA

$17-22/hr10 yrs exp

Very Helpful In Compassionate Person

I'm a very helpful and compassionate person that enjoys helping other people. I have always been this way. I live in a senior community and I am always helping out my neighbors. I am the absolute youngest one that lives here so I get asked a lot. I'm at the bottom of the age limit.
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Olivia S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic And Qualified!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Olivia and I'm a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly SLO (for 2 more quarters) with the ultimate goal of becoming a pediatric physical therapist. I have taken several child development and developmental psychology classes. I used to work as a gymnastics coach, where I was the preschool program director, so I know tons of...
Olivia can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hello! My name is Cait and I am a Child Development major at Cal Poly SLO. I have a passion for working with kids, enriched by my volunteering experience at elementary schools. I love the unique and funny characters kids have, making every moment with them enjoyable. I've been caring for children since I was young, from family...
Cait can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Nicole M.


Santa Maria, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I worked with Special needs individuals for over 12 years from a group home setting to a date program
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Camisha L.


Nipomo, CA

< $10/hr1 yrs exp

Hi I'm Camisha, age 24. I've been professionally caregiving for almost a year. But I have 8+ years working with elderly, starting off with my grandparents, Family friends to facilities and in home care and 2+ years with special needs, being a TA in high school and becoming a behavioral therapist for two years. Since I was young...
A little about me, I started working with children when I was 17. I have worked in many different environments, I coached gymnastics locally, nannied for a local family the last 2 years and was a nanny in Fresno while attending college. I have worked with special needs children as well. I am passionate about helping family's and...
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Yuri H.


Santa Maria, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

PCA

As a mommy my self, been around kids for years, babysitting taking kids to school. Preschool and tegilar student. Would chaperone in school field trips. Know some basic ASL working with young adult in special needs.
Yuri can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pismo Beach, CA

Kristie T.

5.0

I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises.

- Sharon B.

Hayley S.

5.0

We love Hayley! My little guy is on the spectrum and non- verbal. Hayley was so patient & just wonderful with him! She was very flexible with her schedule and dependable. It was always great chatting with her. She would send updates and pictures when she was watching my son. I don't trust many...

- Samantha R.

Hayley S.

5.0

Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We are definitely planning on having her over again as a care giver.

- Simon S.

Jordan M.

5.0

Jordan is very sweet and smart young lady! She's punctual and easy to communicate with! We just started using her and are very happy to have her helping us!

- Patricia S.

Natalie C.

5.0

Excellent with children and very professional

- Andrea G.

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