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Jacqueline C.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Instructional Assistant

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I have been working with children/young adults with special needs from all age groups, 5-22 years old. I work at Wings Learning Center in Redwood City. I am the program director assistant.
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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience working with children with special needs from children with Autism, CP & Fragile X. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I would actively participate with children by engaging in fine motor skills, social play, arts & crafts to assist them with early academic learning with...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Telma S.


Redwood City, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Proactive Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My name is Telma - I have been a nanny for over 15 years. Experience-wise, I have cared for infants through school age children as well as children with special needs, specifically Autism. I am bilingual, in both Spanish and English, nonsmoker person or any alcohol/drugs issues, I'm a USA citizen, current CPR, clean DMV record...
Telma can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Natalie C.


Cupertino, CA

$17-24/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Tutor/ College Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a senior at Santa Clara University. I work for an education center in Campbell as a tutor for kids with special needs/ learning disabilities, but am looking for a nannying position to fill the days I am not tutoring! I am from Omaha, NE, and am 1 of 4 sisters from a big family with dozens of younger cousins! I have spent a...
Natalie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

I have had the privilege of working for a wonderful family of three boys. The oldest has Autism. I have worked with this family for 15 years! I have experienced a lot with this disability. I have been through therapies, I have aided him at school, I have experienced all the behavior issues good/bad. I feel that working with...
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Lorena P.


Palo Alto, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

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

$18-29/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

$15-20/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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
My experience started out with raising my little brother that has cerebral palsy. I raised him for eight years before he had to be with nurses at all times. I visit him all the time. He's my happiness and taught me many things in life. Now I'm currently working for an ABA company as a behavioral technician for children that have...
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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

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Andrea R.


Redwood City, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I have 20 years of nanny experience working for families with multiple children close in age, caring for twins, and caring for children from infants to teens. In addition, I have experience caring for children with special needs, such as ADHD and food allergies. I am a loving, dependable, and nurturing nanny. I have a genuine...
Andrea can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

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
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Anascasia L.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-50/hr6 yrs exp

Be Patient

I have 6 years experience of being a caregiver. I have worked with clients of all ages and backgrounds and I am passionate about helping people and providing compassionate care and support for those who need it particularly to elderly and individuals with special needs. I describe my personality as a respectful and loving person...
Anascasia can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, live-in home care, companionship, errands & more
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

For the last eight years, I've managed to gain a lot of experience. Learned about people and the care needed. One of the main take away is to keep them happy and loved.
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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, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

I have 6 years of experience being a nanny and now I am a mother one one. I love the the outdoors and walks, looking for a great family to support part time!

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