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Hello! My name is Kat, and I'm an experienced childcare provider of 8 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as I was a lifeguard for 3 years. During my undergraduate studies in Cognitive Science at UCLA, I worked as a research assistant where I gained valuable insights that complement my passion for child development....
5.0
(3)
Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs.
I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand.
I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Alison can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, meal prep, home modification, mobility assistance & more
Skills:
Wound Care
CPR
5.0
"Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of...
Care member
5.0
(1)
I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
5.0
(2)
Hello! My name is Josie , and I am from San Diego, California. I have 6 years of experience with babysitting kids ranged from 5 months-13 years, and kids with special needs as well! I am passionate about being an involved sitter, and really enjoy getting to know the kids and help them learn new skills.
Josie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Josie is the best!!! I really can’t say enough good things about her. She’s super sweet and gentle, a total natural with little ones. I’ve known her and her family for a long time, and I can confidently say she is someone you can rely on and trust to genuinely care...
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Claudia O.
Mountain View, CA
$28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job
4.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
Claudia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
Early Education
5.0
"Claudia was our nanny for about 8 months and was one of the best nannies we ever had the pleasure of working with. Our kids LOVED her - she was loving, fun, and knew how to charm them into great behavior. She was very responsible, helped us with running the house...
Pirzad M.
Jill R.
Mountain View, CA
$30-40/hr • 3 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
5.0
"Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful...
Bart S.
5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been working as a family assistant for over 17 years also working as a night nurse with newborn. With my experience I have learned how fun working with all kind smart, curious, funny, challenging and special need kids. They have their own personality. I believe kids need patience fun, love and discipline. I believe a...
Lilian can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Lilian, or Nini as we call her, has been our nanny for almost 3 years and joined us when our oldest daughter was 4 months old. We now have a 1 year old and 3 year old who have been lovingly cared for by Nini as if they were her own. We moved from CA to NY during...
Maggie P.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
5.0
"Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a prolonged period. She loved them so well and comforted one of them that the cat stopped soiling in the house out...
Lee B.
5.0
(1)
Hi! 7-year experienced nanny, caring for all kinds of kids, including special needs. Currently, I care for a wonderful 4-year-old special needs child but am seeking a new opportunity for growth and better self-development.
I believe in positive education and patience as key pillars for raising a child. I studied physical...
Wemerson can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Wemerson helped us out for spring break. The lads loved him and played games with him. They all also went out to museums, etc. and had a great time."
Care member
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time.
Hours are set but I am flexible...
Cindy can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"
Huber A.
Evangeline M.
Sunnyvale, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
Evangeline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
Raquel G.
Palo Alto, CA
$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello families!
I am a nanny in the San Carlos area looking for a kid to add to my Nanny share! I currently have a one and a half year-old boy and he's absolutely amazing! We go on daily adventures to museums, libraries, story times, and our favorite park hopping! If you are looking for childcare and not sure what avenue you...
5.0
"I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to go from his regular classroom to a new setting. But Raquel really did such an amazing job at helping him transition...
Alexandra V.
Janely V.
Redwood City, CA
$33-45/hr
Hello! I have worked with kids 5+ years and gained first hand experience with my own 3yr old who's special needs.
Janely can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
Greetings! I have been servicing children in a professional setting for over 10 years: my experience started in a preschool setting while in college. Since then, I have taught middle and high school, full-time, for almost seven years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, I am first-aid and CPR...
Allison can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
I have been working with special needs children and adults for 2 years. I am very experienced with challenging behavior and being able to redirect. I am also first aid/ CPR certified. I have my license and my own car!
Grace can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been in the business for many years. I have watched a family of siblings grow up. I've worked with special needs for about 10 years now (all ages). I also have a 7-year-old daughter. I love putting smiles on children's faces. I like to keep things neat and clean. I like to help as much as needed.
Amanda can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
I have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology with a minor in Psychology. I also studied speech-language pathology for several semesters in graduate school. My coursework included classes on typical development, as well as developmental syndromes courses, autism, pediatric feeding and swallowing, children's health and...
Emeline K.
Palo Alto, CA
$41-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hi my name is Emeline I being a caregiver for more than 20 plus years. I help all kind of special needs for illness. I'm very trust worthy and kind person my passion to help others. I love what I do. I also love to connect with my clients and the family. I have 2 kids a 13 yeas old daughter and a 2. 5-year-old son. My husband is...
I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My experience includes being an educator for 20+ years in Early Childhood Education as well as with school age children. I have an experience working with infants also.. I have an experience working with...
Natalya can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Yaya R.
Redwood City, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am a caregiver for more than 20years for elderly patients and children
I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special
Needs
I speak fluent English , Portuguese and Spanish
.
I would Love to help to help your love one providing great companionship to special needs,...
Yaya can also help with: Meal prep, transportation, errands, light cleaning
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Portola Valley, CA
Alison V.
5.0
Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and better. She is always on time, always has a plan, and respects her clients and has a special understanding of their needs. She is an absolute gem and...
- Care member
Josie A.
5.0
Josie cared for our two girls several times when we had social and work obligations, including an entire week in which she arrived early in the morning, got the kids ready for school, and dropped them off when I had to be at work early. She was great with the girls, always arrived on time or early,...
- Care member
Claudia O.
5.0
Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay, building!) , musical, and fun. I loved her because she was easy-going, helpful, and communicated openly with us (especially during Covid craziness)....
- Care member
Jill R.
5.0
Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting ready in the mornings and made it an awesome experience. She learns things really quickly, is very careful and pays attention to detail. She...
- Bart S.
Lilian M.
5.0
Lilian, or Nini as well call her, has been with our family for almost 3 years and joined us when our first daughter was 4 months old. We have been extremely lucky to have Nini in our lives. We moved from CA to NY while Nini was with us and Nini offered to help with the transition to NY. Nini is very...
- Todd P.
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