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Jacqueline C.


Palo Alto, CA

$25-30/hr9 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 an NPS Special Ed school and I am the program assistant.
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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, travel, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Eva G.


Palo Alto, CA

$27-50/hr2 yrs exp

I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a passion for helping children grow and learn. My calm and nurturing personality creates a safe and supportive environment for children to thrive. I have about two years of experience caring for children of various ages, and I'm comfortable following parents' leads in...
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Natalie C.


Cupertino, CA

$19-24/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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Jennifer L.


Cupertino, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs/Preschool Educator

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am not a nanny! I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...
Jennifer can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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. Keep a close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisors well-informed. Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental...
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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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Renee R.


Mountain View, CA

$30-31/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Resonsible Sitter

Hi all!! I have recently decided to join care. com to offer my 10+ years of experience to watching your children. I am very comfortable with children of all ages and temperaments. I am a therapist currently working at a school, and have been a babysitter all throughout high school and college. Currently, I would love to find a...
Renee can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Cindy C.


San Carlos, CA

$45-50/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 back in Nicaragua. When I arrived to The United States I studied...
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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, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, travel, carpooling & more
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:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

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Jasmine M.


Cupertino, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hi there! My name is Jasmine and I am 25 years old. I've 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 homework. I have always given my...
Jasmine can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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Rauf O.


Palo Alto, CA

$30-35/hr2 yrs exp

Supportive Caregiver

Hello! My name is Rauf, and I am a dedicated and compassionate caregiver supporting individuals with special needs. I can help children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental and physical disabilities, providing personalized care to help them thrive in their daily lives. I am willing to...
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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...

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