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Special needs caregivers in San Bruno, CA

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Melody B.


San Bruno, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Worked With Special Needs Children And Adults

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Hi, my name is Melody. I worked in an early childhood education program for four years. I worked in preschool education programs under the supervision of a Speech/Language Pathologist. I also worked in an autistic program for a summer. My experience also includes working in group homes with children/adults who had emotional...
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Kat P.


San Bruno, CA

$28-48/hr10 yrs exp

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My name is Kat and I've been working with children on and off for about a decade. Most recently, I nannied for a family beginning when their oldest was 2 months old through their third born before moving from the area. I have experience working with newborns all the way to teenagers, as well as with children with special...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Melody B.


San Bruno, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Date Nights! Summer Fun Care!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I worked in an Early Childhood Education Program with special needs children for Stanislaus County for four years. I received my certificate in Early Childhood Education in 1992. I taught preschool for two years. I worked in a group home and my job title was Behavior Shaping Specialist, for the State of Louisiana. My experience...
Melody can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

Amany S.


San Bruno, CA

$15-40/hr10 yrs exp

College Student Caregiver Available

Hello! My name is Amany and I have worked with the ages 0-16 for the last 10 years. In high school, I was a part of many clubs, Child Development and Leadership, which allowed me to gain experience with preschool, middle school, and high school students. Some of these tasks required were helping students with homework and...
Amany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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Heather B.


San Mateo, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

4.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I currently work for the school district in San Mateo with kids who have special needs. I'm looking for some additional hours especially during the summer time.
Heather can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

4.0
"We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a transition time in her life when she was figuring out what she...

Melissa H.

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Karina P.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Karina and I am 26-years-old. I've consistently nannied for 3 families for the past 9 years. I've also had experience in caring for a child with special needs. I am reliable and responsible, but also enjoy having fun with the kids I am babysitting for. I am a great tutor as well as an expert board game player....
Karina can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters."

Heather R.

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Hilda A.


Daly City, CA

$32-46/hr20 yrs exp

I'm a certified, experienced childcare provider with 20 years of experience who loves to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, calm, creative, and imaginative, and I have a knack for making children feel safe and happy. I believe in following the parents' lead and communicating regularly about their child's...
Hilda can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"High experienced and really good with children!"

Lydia C.

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Frank P.


Daly City, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Companion/Massage Therapy Student/Property Manager

Dedicated caregiver/companion, and practicing massage therapy student with a strong healthcare service and client satisfaction record. Adept at handling various client issues and problems with kindness and professionalism. Flexible scheduling availability to include overnight stays, weekdays, weekends, and on-call emergencies.

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for many years now. I started off volunteering at a local boys and girls club and from there I decided to work with children because It is my true passion. I have experienced with Infants and Toddlers, Preschool aged children, and K-5th grade! I have my Certificate in Early Childhood Education,...
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Melissa met our expectations with the kids. I would recommend her and love to hire her again"

Parveen P.

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Megan S.


Pacifica, CA

$35-45/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Involved I Get Down And Dirty And Play

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am an amazing nanny who is looking for a family to partner with in care of their children. I am loving, energetic, imaginative, reliable and very punctual. I am a mother myself. I have experience with ages 8 wks-15 yrs and a lot of twin experience and special needs. I Fill our days with activities, park outings, walks,...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is super dependable and a great caregiver. She communicates well and completely respects the families parenting styles. She is willing to read books and learn new techniques. She has experience with children with Autism. "

Sheridan L.

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Mayara M.


San Mateo, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm Mayara I am currently a nanny with +6 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and older kids too. I have also worked in a daycare before being a full time nanny. - Bilingual nanny: English and Portuguese - Psychology degree - Special needs experience - CPR and First aid certified - NY driver's license...
Mayara can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Mayara cared for our twins everyday from the time they were 3 months - 3 years old. She is incredibly responsible, communicative, proactive, and quickly developed a loving relationship with our children. Mayara brought great value to our household. Not only did she...

Lauren C.

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Natahlya S.


San Mateo, CA

$25-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Nat and I'd love to tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a caregiver and behavioral technician who's passionate about helping kids grow and develop. With over 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment where your child...
5.0
"Great sitter!! Creates a nurturing and caring atmosphere for the children. Always prompt and great at communicating"

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Sinead D.


San Francisco, CA

$25-49/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny With 10+ Yrs Experience And Masters Degree

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an aspiring elementary school teacher with over 10 years experience working with children of all ages. I first started working in a childcare center in San Francisco every summer in high school. Since then I have continued babysitting and nannying through my studies. I have a bachelors degree in psychology and a masters in...
Sinead can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We had a great experience working with Sinead! She took care of our 10 month old and 2.5 year old for an afternoon/evening and was able to get them both to sleep (not an easy feat, even for me). She was punctual, communicative, and so sweet with our kids! Highly...

Claire S.

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Cesia A.


San Francisco, CA

$25-45/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Responsible Personal Care For Special Needs Available

I am reliable and responsible personal caregiver and I am looking for a personal care/ Special needs position in San Francisco.
Cesia can also help with: Personal care
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"Cesia is both professional and personable. She openly asks questions and offers solutions about challenges she perceives. She is ready to take on any task within her area of expertise and approach it with a positive attitude. An excellent employee and a very nice...

Buck B.

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Leticia M.


San Mateo, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

Full-time care giver.

I believe anything is possible, it's those things in life that gives you meaning, not the good, but mostly the bad that turning into good, that is what keeps me going and what gives me joy. To be meaningful and help for those who need it the most. I had no idea what autism was the day when I started to work with the boy that had...
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Harry C.


Millbrae, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

15 Years Experience Certified Nursing Assistance

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am experience and caring CNA, with good knowledge and understanding of development factors specific to adult and geriatric resident also experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, dementia, diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer's decease and developmentally disabled patients.
4.0
"He cares and he knows what he's doing."

Mary C.

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Roweda A.


Daly City, CA

$30-35/hr8 yrs exp

I Have Two Kids And I Would Like To Work As A Baby Sitter I Have A Lot Of Experience

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Roweda. I love helping out and babysitting all ages and with special needs too I can do and help at anything you want.
Roweda can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Roweda is an absolute joy! She is patient and kind. She loves kids and my kids love her. She's reliable and always present and responsive. I hope to continue working with her in the future. "

Rama K.

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Melody C.


Burlingame, CA

$17-24/hr

Sweet And Helpful

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Throughout my middle school and high school career I've taken classes and did volunteering to help me understand the requirements of aiding someone with special needs . In middle school, I attended a peer mediating class to work alongside a counselor and solve students conflicts with one another. It gave me the understanding of...
5.0
"Melody is patient, helpful, punctual and flexible. She has helped both my son and daughter from time to time. I would hire Melody in a heartbeat."

Amy S.

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Cesia A.


San Francisco, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Caregiver Seeking Part-time Position

I have 15+ years of caregiver experience. I was caregiver for people with Spinal Cord Injuries and different types of mobility challenges for many years. In the last 7 years I have been the primary caregiver of a marvelous 10-years-old boy with special needs. Since he now is on a program and therapies after school most of the...
5.0
"Cesia is reliable, kind, and careful. She is professional, and a quick learner. I would hire her back anytime!"

Nicole B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Bruno, CA

Heather B.

4.0

We hired Heather as our mother's helper in the evening, three times a week. She is very dependable, clean, does a good job following directions, and enjoys playing with my kids. She was going through a transition time in her life when she was figuring out what she wanted to do which is the only...

- Melissa H.

Karina P.

5.0

Karina is such a hard worker. I am very fortunate to have hired her in the past. She is dependable, reliable, and caring In all that she does. She puts in the work but goes the extra mile. I am grateful that she was able to take care of my two daughters.

- Heather R.

Hilda A.

5.0

Hilda has been watching our now 9 month old daughter on about a weekly basis in the evenings for about 4 months now, and we love her! She is incredibly experienced and very very reliable - from the start she was so comfortable with our daughter and vice versa, jumping in to play with her and read,...

- Care member

Melissa G.

5.0

Melissa met our expectations with the kids. I would recommend her and love to hire her again

- Parveen P.

Megan S.

5.0

Megan responded promptly to our request for a caregiver to help me take care of our 4 mo old twins while my wife attended a work retreat. Megan arrived early, was receptive to our needs, was gentle with our children, and is clearly experienced/knows how to work with kids, including newborns and...

- Christopher P.

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