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Eva J.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Eva and I have resided in Santa Cruz for three years after attending SFSU. Since then, I have worked as an assistant teacher and an occupational aide at the preschool-second grade level, providing support for special needs students. In addition, I have worked in children's entertainment,...
Eva can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Eve M.


Scotts Valley, CA

$45-50/hr5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Eve M. Originally from Estonia, lived in NY 20 years and now 6 years in CA. I have 20+ years experience with children age newborn to 7 years old, some of them with food allergies, autism and speech delay. The first years in children life is very important for the future and love to help them with development...
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Ysabella L.


Santa Cruz, CA

$21-35/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Nanny/Babysitter

Hi! I'm a passionate and energetic caregiver with 10+ years of experience working with kids of all ages, including those with special needs. I currently work at both a high school and an elementary school, and I love creating fun, engaging experiences for children through crafts, sports, and hands-on activities. I'm also happy...
Ysabella can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Maria C.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Patient, Caring And Trustworthy Caregiver

Hello, I took care of my aunt and grandmother when they became dependent and ill. I care for a special needs teenager and care for elderly folks. I have been care giving for 10 years. I left the corporate world as a recruiter in 2000. I decided to pursue my passion and what brings me joy and happiness. I look forward to meeting...
Maria can also help with: Respite care, errands, transportation, light cleaning, personal care, meal prep & more
I've been a care provider almost my entire life. I've worked with babies. children with special needs and seniors. I'm a good natured fun loving person. I have several letters of recommendation. I'm CPR & first aide certified. Im also a certified medical assistant. I'm a hard worker I'm honest adaptable and loyal. I have an...
Michele can also help with: Respite care, errands, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep, dementia & more
Skills:

CNA

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Kenneth G.


Aptos, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

20+ Years Of Special Needs Work Experience

I have worked with a variety of children having Special Needs since 1994. For 12 years I worked as a Residential Treatment Counselor for abused/ neglected children in San Francisco. I spent 1 year as an in-home ABA/ Behavior Therapist for children with Autism in San Mateo County. I moved to Santa Cruz and was employed as a...
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Torey P.


Felton, CA

$25-30/hr7 yrs exp

Kind, Creative, Athletic Caregiver

I am a kind, compassionate, and reliable caregiver looking for a long-term position in the Santa Cruz area. I have had experience working with individuals with a wide variety of needs, and I bring a hard-working attitude and a willingness to assist families with whatever it is they need support with. I am an excellent cook with...
Hello, My name is Melanie . I am 24 yrs old. I have about 5 yrs of experience in the caregiving industry. I've been working with young teenagers with special needs for about 2 yrs. I am also the oldest of 6 growing up my parents didn't have the resources for child care so I became all of my siblings Nany. With care. com I have...
Melani can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Malyn F.


Felton, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Baby Sitter and Nanny

I took care of 3 newborns to toddlers. I have a lot of experiences with the children especially traveling with family before. I had experience working with special needs when I worked in an orphanage in the Philippines several years ago. I love kids, to be around, helping them and taking care of them while the parents are away....
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Emma W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-32/hr1 yrs exp

Experienced Behavior Tech

Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Tenaya S.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-30/hr

Part-time Caregiver

I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
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Kerry Y.


Santa Cruz, CA

$17-35/hr4 yrs exp

Experieced And Professional Caregiver

I have over four years of experience being an excellent caregiver for people with mental disabilities and the elderly. I am a licensed massage therapist who utilizes my knowledge of nutrition, physical therapy, yoga, psychology and massage in my caregiving career. I help my clients find purpose in their life by encouraging fun...
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Elena P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

Full Time Part Time

My name is Thess, I am responsible , loving person and I am passionate about everything I do and I love children, I believed that children deserve love and dignity and should care for a though they are your own family.
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Laura C.


Aptos, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Reliable With Several Years Of Experience Caring For Children Of All Ages!!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am a responsible, patient, and reliable individual that has over 15 years of experience caring for children of all ages, including infants and special needs. I have been a nanny for several years, and have also worked in private and state preschools all over California, which require Early Childhood Developmental Units (I have...
Laura can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Yolanda G.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Senior Care Giver

Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me. I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
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Hannah L.


Aptos, CA

$17-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny Available

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Olivia Rose W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-32/hr3 yrs exp

Olivia W From Santa Cruz, CA

I'm an outgoing and artsy college student at UC Santa Cruz majoring in education, and I love to work with kids! I have 3 years of childcare experience, plus on and off sitter jobs on the side for about 6 years. I also have 11 years of music theory knowledge. I can help with housekeeping and swimming supervision, as well as arts...
Olivia Rose can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cassie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-33/hr6 yrs exp

Loving Sitter And Fun Personality

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello parents my names Cassie! I am a 24-year-old experienced nanny. I love all things outdoors, arts, music, and reading. I have done child care for about 6 years. I have loads of experience working with children from the ages 3 and up. I have worked at daycares, teaching kids how to snowboard, tutoring and co-teaching...
Cassie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Michele L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

I'm Young At Heart And Full Of Experience When It Comes To Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Michele I live in Scotts Valley Taking care of children has always been my passion. I find working with children a rewarding experience. My first job, at the age of 16, was working with 2-year-olds at Winnie The Pooh Daycare I continued to work there for five years. I worked there while attending DeAnza College...
Michele can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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