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Catherine T.


San Diego, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Searching For Part-Time To Full Time Nannying, Babysitting, Dog/House Sitting Position!

5.0

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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Catherine and I am a 31-year-old Chemistry student with 12+ years of nanny experience. Located in 92115. I love kids and pets! I have spent most of my adult life working as a caretaker, tutor, and nanny. Interested in babysitting, nanny, tutoring, light cleaning, cooking/meal prep/grocery shopping,...
Catherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Trustline Certified

5.0
"I've enjoyed working with Catherine during my relocation and beyond. She was very loyal and calm with us during our stressful moving process and I was always able to count on her to show up and respond to my messages. She's now helping us with sitting while my...

Kent W.

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Fatimah A.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Home Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, My name is Fatima, I am a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Provider with over 10 years of experience delivering exceptional in-home and facility-based care to clients. Adept at addressing personal, medical, and emotional needs of individuals while ensuring their dignity and comfort. Certified Home Care Aide (HHA) in...
Fatimah can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, hospice services, companionship, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident that whoever hires her will be highly satisfied with her skills.I highly recommend her. I loved her smile and her...

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Lois K.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time/Part-Time Nanny Available

4.4

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Looking for a loving family. Experience with special needs children, newborns, infants, and toddlers - including twins and triplets. I am CPR/First Aid Certified with a great driving record. I am reliable, flexible, a pro at potty training, willing to do overnights, and can travel if needed, as well as open to family errands. I...
Lois can also help with: Meal prep, travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As a mom of a 10 year old and 5 year old, I have greatly appreciated Lois over the past 5 years. She started helping us when our youngest was first born and throughout the pandemic. She has been very responsible, reliable and a pleasure to be around. Her...

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello parents ! I am a babysitter/Nanny of all types, from newborns to teens I have done it all. For over 14 years now, I started my care in San Diego, moved to Arizona while my spouse went to school and am back living in San Diego. Whether it's childcare, senior care, pet care or caring for your special needs I have experience...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable."

Jeffrey M.

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Stephanie B.


La Mesa, CA

$17-19/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello all! I have a great amount of experience in aiding for your special needs family members ! From teens in all 4 years of high school to seniors in daily aid.
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Lois S.


San Diego, CA

$14-19/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

For approximately I worked within the school district for elementary, middle, and high school district. Over 70% of my duties entailed working with special ed children.
5.0
"I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the...

Mohammed J.

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Kiersten S.


San Diego, CA

$18-25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun, Loving Nanny

Hi there. My name is Kierstie. I am an occupational therapist professionally but with current times am out of a job. I have worked with kids since high school and worked with the. As an occupational therapist. I love doing crafts, baking and being creative with the kiddos I spend time with. I think it is important that...
Kiersten can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Madison D.


San Diego, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I started babysitting at age 15! I am now 27 and have experience in nannying and babysitting children between the ages of 2 months-14 years old. I am currently a speech pathologist at a private practice and love being around children. I have extensive experience with special needs children as well as with pets (cats and...
Madison can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have many years working with and caring for children of all ages and special needs children in my classroom. Have helper with adults in my family over the years. I am available to help around the house, run errands, provide company, care for pets etc.
Kelli can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, meal prep
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Taylor S.


San Diego, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Taylor Smith

I absolutely love working with kids! I'm currently attending college to further my education and working as an RBT with special needs children. I have been working with kids for over three years and plan on continuing! I am a hard worker, reliable, and loving! I hope to make a positive difference in parents and the kiddos lives!
Taylor can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Hi I'm Gracie! Ive grown up being the oldest of cousins and family friends children all my life, so I know a thing or two about navigating little ones! Ive also worked in classrooms along side children, mostly those with special needs, helping assist them in their learning journey. I'm here to make your child feel comfortable...
Garce can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping & more

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am a 22-year-old SDSU graduate and looking for babysitting work this summer before I enter a Doctoral program for Clinical Psychology. I have 10+ years of babysitting/nannying experience. I currently work as a Registered Behavior Therapist so I am comfortable caring for children with special needs. I am CPR and First-Aid...
Lyndsay can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Ryan B.


San Diego, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Supporting Kids With ADHD

Although I currently reside in another state, I'll be relocating to CA and working on setting up my business and clientele. I've worked in special education for 10+ years supporting children and adults with a variety of needs.
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Demi O.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Demi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there, I am Demi! I am currently a student at SDSU and I am a public health major. I am hoping to become a Physicians Assistant in the future! I have been babysitting and nannying for almost over 7 years now. I love kids and I always plan fun things to do with them, like cooking, baking, crafts, or the zoo/museum! I would...
Demi can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Isabella Z.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Housekeeper Available

I have experience working with special needs individuals for over 3 years now. I have worked in a home setting as well as a clinic setting. I am passionate about working with this population and know how important it is to meet an individuals needs which is what I would like to assist with when needed!
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Crystal C.


San Diego, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

Crystal

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm excited to have the opportunity to apply as a nanny for you and your family. I have worked as a helping hand for busy parents and their children for over 9 years, and my experience in childcare and household management has directly improved the day-to-day life of families I have worked for. I am confident I would make a...
Crystal can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shirley T.


San Diego, CA

$20-23/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Nursing Degree Holder

I have been a caregiver since year 2013 and I love what I do. This is my passion and making them feel that I can be trusted and treat like a family. I believe in giving TLC (tender love and care) is one of the main priority when dealing with client it gives them comfort to feel like home.
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Sage H.


San Diego, CA

$18-40/hr2 yrs exp

I have worked as a registered behavioral technician for 2 years. I've worked with ages 3-21. I have experience helping with behaviors, time management, communication, and every day life skills. I have worked with ASD individuals as well as ADD/ADHD and Down syndrome. I have worked mostly in schools as well as some experience in...
I'm beyond in love with helping people who need an extra hand, or just a companion! Serving is a huge passion of mine which makes these opportunities perfect! Always willing to learn and grow!
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Donna S.


El Cajon, CA

$17-22/hr3 yrs exp

I have cared for few kids with developmental issues. I helped in therapy and specific meal prep. A 5 yr old with cerebral palsy. Another a 1 yr old with autism.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santee, CA

Catherine T.

5.0

Catherine is wonderful! Kind, communicative, playful and punctual. She is very smart and engaged; she played board games, laughed and interacted with our son, which we super appreciate! Our kiddo is high-functioning on the spectrum, so it was wonderful to hear Catherine has experience with kids on...

- Bethany B.

Fatimah A.

5.0

She was great at taking care of me. She was with me for over a year. She went above and beyond in fulfilling her duties with me. I am very confident that whoever hires her will be highly satisfied with her skills.I highly recommend her. I loved her smile and her cheerful personality.

- Care member

Lois K.

5.0

Lois was excellent with my two girls - she was always on time if not early to appointments, had a great attitude and provided a lot of fun activities for the girls. They were with their previous nanny since they were born, so we thought the transition would be difficult, but Lois handled it like a...

- Tina L.

Stephanie B.

5.0

Stephanie is great, she watched by two boys, one is special needs 2 times now. The boys had a great time with her, she is kind, responsive and dependable.

- Jeffrey M.

Lois S.

5.0

I would like to give a high rank to Lois for her exceptional assistance in taking me to the hospital for a clinical procedure and staying with me throughout the process. Lois not only offered to pick me up from my home but also waited patiently for me during the procedure and drove me back home...

- Mohammed J.

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