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Lorena P.


Palo Alto, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

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Hello I am a 33-year-old with care giving experience for almost 8 years and I my self have a child with special needs looking for part time job.
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Ana L.


Palo Alto, CA

$19-29/hr10 yrs exp

I have a lot of experience working with variety of age group I'm very easy going, very patient, honest, dependable when handle things, I'm a hard working person and always make sure I do my best to the best of my ability.
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Cindy C.


San Carlos, CA

$40-45/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children I worked before In my country Nicaragua with them for five years. I like to help children with special needs. And I am a friendly person and responsible with my job. I studied Pedagogia with mention in Special Education. I love work with children. Right now I'm studying Psychology And I...
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Melissa M.


Redwood City, CA

$19-20/hr10 yrs exp

Safe Engaged Care

Safety is my number one priority through being extremely engaged, present and available with your children. I have over 15 years of experience in child care including experience with special needs children and teens. I assess your needs, priorities and directives and make them mine. I am responsible, dependable, mature, fun,...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
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Layse G.


San Carlos, CA

$32-33/hr10 yrs exp

+10 Years Experience, IQ, Special Needs Experience

Hello! I'm Layse, a Brazilian psychologist. I have experience with kids for more than 10 years. I started as a teacher assistant in an elementary school in 2012. I also worked in a school for kids with special needs as a teacher assistant, and when I finished my college I worked there as a psychologist. I moved to USA to worked...
Layse can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Heidy V.


Redwood City, CA

$21-26/hr3 yrs exp

Fun And Caring Sitter

I have 3 years of experience. I can help with making meals, travel and errands. I am a caring, hardworking cheerful girl. I have worked with kids since I was younger. I grew up an older sister and around younger cousins. I have always connected with kids and loved seeing their creativity and imagination take place either at the...
Heidy can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
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Cindy M.


Mountain View, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Enjoyable, Patient, And Caring

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

I have experience with a person who has dementia, he is in a wheelchair, I work with him currently, eh? I'll help him with the bath, I'll change his panper, eh? I make him food and other home bridge needs, eh? I have training from humbridge. I have several certificates, eh? One of them is CPR Thank you
Hi there!! I am a loving and patient person that loves to engage with children and support their learning development by playing!! I am a mother of three beautiful boys 14, 13 and 8 years old. I can offer my own experiences as a mother to support your family needs. I worked for the East Palo Alto District as a para educator,...
Alejandra can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Jayla H.


Redwood City, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

I've been caring for children and adults with special needs for the the past 10 years. I've worked with all ages and care needs from non verbal to fully independent and also combative care. I've been a behavioral analyst for 5 years but started respite care in 2010. I know some of the basic ASL signs including the alphabet...
Jayla can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Jasmine M.


Cupertino, CA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hi there! My name is Jasmine, I am 22 years old and I love children! I have recently graduated from Sacramento State University and pursued my dream in getting my Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice. Being the eldest of 3, I understand the importance of staying on task whether it be practices, after school activities or...
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Yaya R.


Redwood City, CA

$37-40/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Help

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a personal assistant kids and elderly care provider I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special Needs I do work part time as a private chef I studied at Stanford university course of Introduction to Food and Health and I love to be creative in the kitchen...
17 of caregiver for adults from 70 to Hundred and 7 years old. Some include Alzheimer's disease, cancer patients and special needs.
Silvia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, companionship
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Mary Ann C.


Sunnyvale, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 5 years experience with paid child care. I owned my own family daycare for 3 years when my daughter was a toddler. I took care of 6 children at a time. I believe that common sense is very important when taking care of children. I was a School bus driver for special education children of different ages for 21 years. I...
Mary Ann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning
Hello! I have worked with special needs children and adults of all ages. I worked for a park where I coached special Olympics for two years. While I don't have a degree in the field I have a lot of experience!
Hello, families! My name is Karoline. Portuguese is my first language, but I also speak English and a little Spanish, as well as Brazilian Sign Language (I plan to learn ASL soon). I have a degree in Early Childhood Education, and working with children is my life. I love what I do. I have worked with both typical and atypical...
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Hailey P.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Energetic, & Playful. ECE & Special Needs Background :)

Hello, I am Hailey. I am a college student, currently working for a school district as an aide in a special educ. elementary class. When my school is on break, & I love to fill my time. I have nannied for many families with different needs over the years. I have experience with overnights, date nights, academic tutoring, pet...
Hailey can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Sarahi O.


Los Altos, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Sarahi I'm currently completing my studies in Early Childhood. I have 6+ years experience working with children. I'm currently working as an after-school program teacher. I also have a lot experience working with children on the autism spectrum and other special needs. Feel free to ask any other questions about...
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Xeriz B.


Atherton, CA

$40/hr5 yrs exp

5+ Years Experienced & Loving Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm Xeriz , a 22-year-old with a passion for nurturing and caring for children. I've worked as a nanny on and off for years, and now, as an ABA RBT technician, I love supporting kids, especially those with special needs. I'm friendly, patient, and adaptable, and I thrive in creating a fun, safe, and supportive environment...
Xeriz can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hi there! I've always loved interacting with kids and caring for kids. I started taking care of my younger cousins and after began working with a family where I babysat two boys for about 3 years. I was also a tutor for about a year and a half and in the last 3 summers I've volunteer to work with special needs kids where I've...
Michelle can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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