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Bathe, dress and groom child and change diapers
Practice CPR and First Aid in case of emergencies.
Prepare nutritious meals and snacks for the child.
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Hi, I'm Grace! I have worked as an EMT, Emergency Department Technician, and caregiver for clients with special needs for the last 8 years. I have a college degree in Allied Health and am currently in a registered nursing program in SF. I have reliable transportation, am a non-smoker and am CPR, EMT and phlebotomy certified. I...
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I've been caring for child and adults with special need for the the past 10 years. I've worked with all ages and care needs from non verbal to fully independent and also combative care.
I've been a behavioral analyst for 5 years but started respite care in 2010.
I know some of the basic ASL signs including the alphabet and...
Alana G.
San Leandro, CA
$25-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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As a music therapist, I've had a wide range of experience working with infants, children and young adults with different abilities. My approach has always been humanistic and person first.
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Hi, I've been in this field helping kids and adults with disability's for 15 years. From physical disabilities like neurological disorders to ADHD and AUTISM. I'm patient and understanding and fun! Uplifting and very positive. Look forward to being a help to your family
Leticia B.
San Leandro, CA
$30-50/hr • 1 yrs exp
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Experienced SDC/SEC Ed Tech seeking side gigs to stay occupied during school breaks. I have one year of experience working with disabled adults and a couple months with children in an educational setting. My class consists of 15 children so being detail oriented and adaptable are strong skills that I can offer your loved one(s)!
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Hi! I have been in the early childhood field since 2003. I have been working as a teacher in the East Bay (where I am born & raised) for over 15 years now. I am also a parent to my 12 yr old child. I am certified in first aid training and CPR certified as well, I have my own vehicle, have a clean driving record and am also a non...
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Hi! My name is Jessica, I am a student at SJSU studying criminal justice. I am extremely passionate about providing childcare, as well as very creative and enthusiastic in ways to keep your children entertained and busy. I have seven years of experience in dealing with children between the ages of 1-10. I also have experience...
Trozalla S.
San Leandro, CA
$22-25/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Hi My Name is Trozie and I seriously love hanging out with children! (I am fully vaccinated, up to date on CPR and first aid certifications, I have early childhood education units, water safety and special needs and medical care experience.)
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I have nearly 20 years experience caring for children with special needs. Please contact me to see how I can assist you with your child care needs.
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I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...
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"Rose was our first nanny so we were a little stressed but it couldn't have gone better! Our son went from only being in the company of his parents to happily spending hours with Rose.
Rose also has a great...
Reviewed by Prasenjit M.
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I've just completely my masters at UC Berkeley and am looking for part-time care positions while I apply for PhD programs and continue working with professors on related projects. I have a wealth of experience babysitting (below) and am a certified children's yoga instructor. Most recently I worked as a wellness & mindfulness...
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"Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya."
Reviewed by Izell B.
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My name is Amber. I a 36-year-old mother who is married and from the Bay Area.
I have loved and cared for children as long as I can remember. With over 25 years experience working with children , I have taught swimming, gymnastics, as well as nannying for multiples- special needs and up to 4 children at a time. Newborns to...
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"Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and...
Reviewed by Raquel F.
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I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
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"She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient. "
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Rosa M.
Alameda, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hello I am an experienced and enthusiastic Nanny who loves child care, I have experience with newborn babies, twins and special needs kids, I have taken care of kids 2 months to 11 years old, I am certified by Red Cross in first AID, CPR and AED for babies, kids and adults, I live in Alameda California. I have my own...
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"Rosa was our nanny for about six months, starting when my daughter was four months old. We then moved to another state and were very sad to leave Rosa. She was loving, attentive, and energetic with our baby. I...
Reviewed by Taylor J.
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I am a highly skilled special needs child caretaker, Paraprofessional and Doula. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I am passionate about supporting people to thrive. I have extensive experience across the life cycle serving toddlers; school aged...
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"I am grateful to have found Rose. She takes very good care of my child and also cares for us all as a family. For example, as first time parents we were very nervous about allowing someone to take care of our...
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Carmen M.
Oakland, CA
$40-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
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Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 27 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...
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"Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was very comfortable and had a natural flow. Experience is...
Reviewed by Joe M.
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Hello, my names Alicia. I studied social work for two years. I recently moved to the Bay Area to be closer to my sister who lives here. I have been babysitting since 2014 and have a range of experience from babysitting young children to being a caregiver for adults with medical conditions. I have had great experiences with the...
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"We were blessed to have Alicia nanny for our two girls for several months up until she moved out of state. She was literally a real life Mary Poppins and we are lost without here :( She was just amazing with...
Reviewed by Logan T.
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I am Nalee and just moved to Hayward not long ago. I started working with kids in late 2005 and that was a group home with autistic children. Since then, I grew to love them so much and the field itself. I built relationships with their families and I must say that's the most rewarding part of the job. I currently work full time...
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"I have worked with Nalee for 2 years at Wings Learning Center in Redwood City. She comes in and does what needs to be done. When interacting with the students she is kind and considerate. When dealing with...
Reviewed by Miranda R.
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I have over 20 years experience with childcare and the experience as mother too. I enjoy spending time with children, doing various activities with them such as taking them outside in the park. Also painting, reading to the children, story telling, sharing stories, singing with them. I cherish the time I have with children and...
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"Nella was part of our family for over 5 years. She raised both of my sons, two boys (now ages 5 and 3) since they came out of the hospital. Nella is the absolute most wonderful, loving, hardest working,...
Reviewed by Alison D.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in San Leandro, CA
Rose L.
5.0
Rose is consistent, gentle, and incredibly knowledgeable about child development. Our toddler, who’d only spent time with relatives, immediately warmed up to her. Rose is a very active caregiver, taking our kiddo to explore parks and the botanical garden nearby. Highly recommend working with her!
- Care member
Maya R.
5.0
Maya was great to work with. She was always on time and has a very lovely personality. And must importantly my son loved her! I highly recommend Maya.
- Izell B.
Amber R.
5.0
Amber was a wonderful nanny to my toddler. She brought such positive energy to the position and loved to sing, read, dance, and play with him. She always made sure the house was tidy at the end of the day and my son looked forward to her arrival in the morning. Since she moved she will no longer be...
- Raquel F.
Rae C.
5.0
She is a teacher by profession and is very good at teaching things to children - life skills and academics. She is amazing with toddlers especially. Very patient.
- Care member
Rosa M.
5.0
Rosa took care of our twins from 6 months to their first b day. She was really loving and kind and has a great sense of humor. She's always dependable.
- Miles C.
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