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Olivia Rose W.


Santa Cruz, CA

$22-32/hr • 3 yrs exp

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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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Cassie M.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-33/hr • 6 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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Michele L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$23/hr • 10 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: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Aubrey P.


Santa Cruz, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

School Psychologist + Yoga Teacher Who Loves Working With Children!

Hello! I hope you are finding grace, and joy, for you and your little in this new school year :) I want to be in service and offer my experience + passion for supporting well-being for young people, and their families. This is a time when more compassion and less expectation are so important as children + families and students +...
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Cassandra C.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-27/hr • 7 yrs exp

Just A Reasonable And Kind Human, Who Genuinely Enjoys Kids.

Hi! I have worked with children in so many wonderful settings. From 2 years as a horse wrangler and teacher at summer camp, nannying for multiple families over the years, tutoring in English Literature, in-town day camps, and volunteering at a special-needs equine therapy center, I have learned so much about relating to...
Cassandra can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Michele L.


Scotts Valley, CA

$20-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

I have 25 years experience working with special needs children. Most recently I'm working with twin girls who are now three, been with the family since they were newborns. Also worked with many families of different levels of special needs.
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Renee S.


Ben Lomond, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have raised two children. I worked at a daycare hor 5 years and I have worked in a church nursery for the last 15 years. I love children, especially babies. I have also worked with special needs children with down syndrome, autism, William's syndrome and medically fragile children. I am willing to do any tasks necessary to...
Renee can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Zoey H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$20-25/hr • 4 yrs exp

Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have a years' worth of experience working with autistic, epileptic, and physically handicapped individuals. I am currently enrolled through In-Home Support Services (IHSS) and have been providing assistance and also implementing personal life skills to those people, ranging from how to navigate working on a personal...
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Marlene D.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-35/hr • 3 yrs exp

Behavioral Specialist

I have been a Behavioral Specialist for 3 years now going on 4. I absolutely love my job working with kids is my passion. I'm pursuing my ABA journey by continuing school. I'd be so excited to help your family out!
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Alecia D.


Aptos, CA

$25-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

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.
I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...
4.0
"Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to home for homework and dinner. During the summer she worked full time and had the boys all day long. One of...

Gary W.

Nicolette H.


Santa Cruz, CA

$25-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Experienced Supportive Living Caregiver Looking For New Clients

I am a professional caregiver for adults with disabilities. I value my clients independence, decision- making skills and individual interests. I have professional experience caring for adults with developmental and physical disabilities as well as complex medical needs. I love getting to know my clients on a personal level and...
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Sanne M.


Felton, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Seeking A Live-in Full Time Caregiver Position

Seeking: Full time Live-In Caregiver position for female consumer in the Santa Cruz area. I'm a responsible caregiver/teacher with over 15 years professional experience in all age groups. I'm experienced in the field of special needs, developmental disabilities and physical disabilities. I like to promote physical, emotional...
Sanne can also help with: Live-in home care, light cleaning, personal care, errands, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Selena O.


San Jose, CA

$34/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I have experience as a lead teacher in a child care facility where I cared for infants aged 6 weeks to 18 months. I am currently attending Mission College to receive my associates in Child Development. I have met the CDC preschool requirement, including infant and toddler safety. I also have professional experience with...
Selena can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children you are able to see it in her work with children. She is very unique and very outgoing. She has moved many hearts...

Victoria M.

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Amy W.


Los Gatos, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiving Offered

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mom of 20 years. Certified teacher, extensive experience with special needs including autism and other intellectual disabilities. Fully vaccinated for Covid. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your family. **Looking for part time jobs within of Los Gatos. Available after school hours, evenings, overnights, and some...
Amy can also help with: Mobility assistance, hospice services, specialized care, visiting physician, companionship, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care."

Allan P.

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Melissa T.


Campbell, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I've been working with children for the last 25+ years in a school setting and as a nanny, from infants, through high school age kids. I have some experience working with special needs children. I was a single mom and raised my son who is now 30 years old. I am very patient and understanding and enjoy working with children....
Melissa can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I am writing to share with you my great regard for Melissa T. I have known Melissa since 2011. During 2011-2014, Melissa was employed at the school my children attended, she was an office assistant, teacher's aide, morning care provider, and general fantastic...

Melissa T.

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Gabriela R.


San Jose, CA

$40-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced And Intentional Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi families, thank you for viewing my profile. am 30 years old and reside in CA with my wife, daughter and our 3 dogs. I have a college degree from UC Berkeley, a health coaching certification and I am CPR / First Aid / AED certified. I have over 12 years of experience working with children with and without special needs in a...
Gabriela can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl...

Beth L.

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Keriann L.


San Jose, CA

$30/hr • 3 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi! My name is Keriann, I am 25 years old and looking to nanny/babysit in the bay area. I received my LVN diploma from Unitek College in 2019 and am currently taking classes at Foothill college to obtain my degree in mathematics. I work at a daycare (for almost 2 years) in the afternoons with ages 7 months to 4 years old, and in...
Keriann can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Keriann is great with my children. She truly has a passion for working with kids. Keriann also helped with school pick ups and drop offs. It was a pleasure working with Keriann for 2 years."

Georgelene E.

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Mona N.


San Jose, CA

$20-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny And Family Assistant

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Also "date night" and occasional times available. I formerly had a home daycare license in Mountain View, CA for 5 years. I worked as an in-home nanny for 15+ years, Girl Scout and Cub Scout leader for 10+ years, preschool and Head Start ass't teacher 2 years. I love doing arts & crafts, silly songs & games, storytelling,...
Mona can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Mona was our family's nanny for about four years. We knew immediately when we interviewed her that we wanted her to join our family. She helped with our older daughter from 4 months until 4.5 and with our second daughter past a year. She was kind, loving, and...

Rebecca G.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Soquel, CA

Katie L.

4.0

Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to home for homework and dinner. During the summer she worked full time and had the boys all day long. One of my boys is slightly autistic and...

- Gary W.

Selena O.

5.0

Selena is my master teacher. She is someone who is very down to earth and very helpful in every situation. She has an unconditional love for children you are able to see it in her work with children. She is very unique and very outgoing. She has moved many hearts from both parents and children with...

- Victoria M.

Amy W.

5.0

She was very punctual and reliable. She got along well with my wife and did everything that we required. We would definitely recommend her to anyone that needs senior care.

- Allan P.

Melissa T.

5.0

I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet and get to know Melissa! She has been an AMAZING Nanny to my Granddaughter, from infant age, to now, four years of age. Every moment of their day is quality time. From silly moments with giggles, to learning ABC's, numbers, colors and now......

- Suzanne S.

Gabriela R.

5.0

Gabby has been taking care of my baby girl for total about 10 months. She was professional, and put us completely at ease. She was warm, kind, and caring. She engaged with my baby girl by music, reading, taking a walk, all kinds of activities, etc., and my girl loved spending time with Gabby and her...

- Beth L.

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