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Diana V.


Watsonville, CA

$21-26/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Diana I have experience with kids, adults with Autism. I do work at a non private school with Autistic kids. I love what I do and teach.
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Alecia D.


Aptos, CA

$25-30/hr8 yrs exp

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Passionate about providing nurturing care to newborns and infants, with expertise in feeding schedules, developmental milestones, and creating a calm and comforting environment. Experienced in soothing techniques and promoting healthy sleep habits.
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Tessa Z.


Soquel, CA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Compassionate Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Tessa, an experienced care giver looking forward to meeting you! I've worked as a nanny in the past and spent a year working at a special needs school. My goal is to become a pediatric occupational therapist and I spent the summer working with a therapist who helps children on the spectrum. I'm compassionate,...
Tessa can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Sofia W.


Aptos, CA

$20-25/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I currently go to community college, in hopes of becoming a marriage and family therapist! I have sat for my 4 younger cousins my entire life, as well as a special needs child for a year! I adore family and children and am happy to lend a helping hand whenever needed :)
Sofia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Isabella M.


Soquel, CA

$10-15/hr3 yrs exp

Warm Loving Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Isabella. Thank you for your interest. I have been working with babies for 15 years consecutively. I love this age because of the quality of presence it requires and gives. I am attuned to the subtle communication of babies and am able to provide a high quality of warm and loving care. I love being in nature...
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Karla F.


San Jose, CA

$25-40/hr6 yrs exp

Welcome to my professional profile, I am Karla F. and I would like to help you with my professional advice and knowledge. A little bit about me: I am a bilingual educator specialized in the Early childhood. Special needs, I completed my degree in Ecuador and I have worked as a teacher for 8 years (the last two years...
I have worked with special needs children for about 4 years now. I was a program specialist at the Boys &' Girls club of America. I am currently a caregiver for seniors &' a student at Sacramento State. I am doing school online and have open availability. If interested in talking to me please reach out. I can provide my resume....
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Nikki J.


San Jose, CA

$35-40/hr4 yrs exp

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Hi, my name is Nikki. I'm originally from the Netherlands but came to the USA 2 years ago, now married and living in San Jose. In the Netherlands I was a registered Nurse and worked on the neurology department full time. (I'm working on getting papers transferred). Since I was 16-year-old I went on special vacations for...
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Aminiasi K.


San Jose, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Experienced And Passionate Senior Caregiver Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I have 7+ year's experience in Senior Care working with various cases from Parkinson, Dementia, Alzheimer, clients with special needs. I do not see this as a job but more so, something that I am enjoy doing. I also do house cleaning and cooking, I'm a great team player and thrive under pressure. My ethnic background is...
Aminiasi can also help with: Respite care, dementia, personal care, home modification, hospice services, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

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Martha O.


San Jose, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced With Special Needs, Diabetic Care, And Elderly With Dementia And Alzheimers

Hello I have been working with children and adults with special needs for quite a few years. experienced with special needs, diabetic care, and elderly with dementia and Alzheimers. I am very passionate about those with those that need careful attention and I'm very patient to pay attention to detail. I am a licensed vocational...
Hi There! My name is Francesca and I am a 25-year-old student at SJSU looking for part time work. I graduated from West Valley College (with 3 AA's) and I'm majoring in Child and Adolescent Development. I hope one day to have a career working with special needs children. I work at the Child Development Center on the West Valley...
Franchesca can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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Diana V.


Watsonville, CA

$23-30/hr7 yrs exp

Caregiver

7 years of experience * Caring for elderly clients including those with dementia and Alzheimer's Assisting with activities of daily living Assisting with transferring. (From bed to wheelchair and wheelchair to toilet or shower Assisting with grooming, bathing, toileting. Medication reminders, light housekeeping, meal...
Diana can also help with: Dementia, live-in home care, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Anthony P.


San Jose, CA

$10-50/hr1 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver With Experience With Developmental Delays/autism

Former full time care giver to youth/teens with autism and developmental delays. Provided one on one care in a home setting, helping clients develop life skills and routines through positive reinforcement. Willing to cook, clean and do anything around the house.
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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, I'm a Licensed Vocational Nurse with over 10 years of experience in home health, post-op recovery, special needs and skilled nursing.
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Andie D.


San Jose, CA

$18-30/hr10 yrs exp

Licensed Vocational Nurse

My experience comes from a collection of clinical & non-clinical nursing roles, and volunteer work, supplemented with many years of looking after my now 21-yr old, awesome niece, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder at age three. I have no formal training for my special needs folks, but plenty of experience supporting...
Andie can also help with: Dementia, visiting physician, personal care, respite care, visiting nurse
Skills:

Licensed Nurse

Hello I am Maddy Im 23 and passionate about caring for children and have been doing so for around a decade. I've worked with kids of various ages and have a knack for understanding their needs and interests. I've completed coursework in early child development and am certified in CPR and First Aid. Along with having done work...
Madeline can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Melody R.


San Jose, CA

$15-40/hr5 yrs exp

Part Time Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Hello, My name is Melody. I have worked with children and adults of all ages and abilities for the last 5 years.
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Nancy C.


San Juan Bautista, CA

$21-50/hr2 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as easy going, hardworking, and caring. I like caring for people with special needs because I have experience working with children with special needs and I love making a difference in a family's life. I started caring for people with special needs when I started my career after graduating from...
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Hannah L.


Aptos, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

Hi parents! I am a 29-year-old woman who just moved back to Santa Cruz to be near family. I graduated Cal Poly SLO with a BS in Marketing and Minor in Social Studies. I worked through college with a few daycare/nanny positions. First at the San Luis Obispo Country Club as the Club Daycare Provider. I worked at the Lahontan Golf...
Hannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Kim W.


San Jose, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

They say that Special Children are given to Special Parents! I have worked with Special Needs children and am also the mother of a Special Needs young man who lives with his father full time. have been a school teacher, teaching ESL and have always had a connection with children, special and others. I am reliable and can take...

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