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63 special needs caregivers are listed in Bakersfield, CA
The average rate is $18/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 5 years
Special needs caregivers in Bakersfield, CA
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Hello, my name is Joleen I've been doing caregiving for about 15 years. When working with a client I make sure all the needs are met. Documenting and communicating is key for me.
5.0
"Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love her!"
Reviewed by Jessica R.
Michaela M.
Bakersfield, CA
$12-30/hr • 4 yrs exp
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I have 4 years experience, with 3 years of Registered In-home care experience. I provide care for children, elderly, single individuals, and couples. I am also CPR, BLS, and ACLS certified. I graduate college, majoring in Respiratory Therapy. I have many medical professional references and have a great background history. Some...
Leticia V.
Bakersfield, CA
$19-25/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi, my name is Leticia. I have experience working with adults with mental and behavior disabilities. I worked for Mentor Network for 3 years. This is a Day Program for Adults with mental disabilities and behavior problems. I also worked for Mercie's Homes for 4 years. Which are group homes for adults with mental and behavior...
Ashley P.
Bakersfield, CA
$20-28/hr • 8 yrs exp
Part-time Care Giver Available/Tutoring Options/Special Needs Experience/Bachelor's Degree In Ed
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I am looking for a job while I get my teaching credentials in California. I have taught preschool, first, second and High School. I have former experience with care-taking of children with special needs. I can do light housekeeping, pet-care, and cooking if necessary.
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Hi my name is Brittney, and I have been a child care provider for over 15 years. I am is a former Children's Director for a Non-Profit, as well as churches. I have worked in large settings as well as one on one. I am a career nanny and full spectrum holistic doula with experience with multiples and special needs. I am also a dog...
5.0
"Brittney helped us transition our 2 month-old from full-time care with Mom to full-time daycare at 5 months. She is great with infants and helped us to both bottle train and sleep train our daughter. She...
Reviewed by Emily V.
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Hi, I'm Amber!
I have 20 years of experience as an early childhood educator. I have worked in Montessori schools with children from birth to 9 years, and privately as a nanny with children 3 days to 8 years old. My education is in early childhood development (0-3) and in Montessori philosophy. I am currently expanding my child...
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"Amber was great with my kids! One of the best Nannie’s we have had! She is responsible, timely and invested. We love Amber! "
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Hello my Name is Jennifer. I live in Bakersfield, have four kiddos myself two that I gave birth too, and two that I raised since they was 12 and 13, they have all grown up and started lives of they're own. I've always had a passion for kids, they have such wild imaginations, so full of life and happiness. I grew up watching kids...
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"Jennifer is a very loving and genuinely caring person. She put her heart and soul entertaining, cooking, loving, and taking the best care of my daughter. When I was at work for 14 hours, I knew my daughter was...
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Nicolette G.
Bakersfield, CA
$18-34/hr • 4 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Nikki.
I have almost 3 years of experience in being a nanny and have interacted with mostly younger children, the oldest being 9 years old and the youngest being 6 months old.
My love of children stems from my 6 younger siblings and I chose to be a nanny after moving away from home because I missed their company.
I...
5.0
"Nicolette absolutely loves spending time with our kids. She is helpful, attentive and loves making sure the needs of my kids are met. My kids enjoy her company and have a blast while she is here."
Reviewed by Amber S.
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I have 9 years experience in a special-needs classroom and 15 years working on an elementary school campus. I have raised two children and also did in-home daycare when they were little so I have a lot of experience caring for children. I do not mind getting them to and from activities and preparing meals.
I've had the pleasure...
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"There was really good communication before and while she was babysitting. All three of my kids said they liked her and want her to watch them again. And I also felt very comfortable leaving her with my kids. I...
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Hi there I am Alisha, I am a Compassionate and attentive senior caregiver with 10yrs. of experience in providing personalized care plans for individuals with age-related conditions/developmental disabilities and special needs. I am skilled and trained in managing medications, monitoring symptoms, transfers, mobility assistance,...
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"Alisha is an excellent caregiver. She is prompt, dependable, and caring. She is a blessing to our family, helping to care for our Mom who has Parkinsons. We would recommend Alisha for any caregiving job. She...
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Jeannette S.
Bakersfield, CA
$25-30/hr • 5 yrs exp
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Professional caregiver with 5 years of experience with adults/elder's. Trained to handle emergency situations and patients with any special needs. Able to prepare any meal and assist with necessary household maintenance . I drove them to doctors appointment, physiotherapy. I can work overnight too.
5.0
"Jeanette was a wonderful caregiver to my mom who was bedridden. She was on time, and followed the instructions regarding my moms needs. She communicated well with myself and the other members of the care team....
Reviewed by Amanda F.
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I have 20+ years of caretaking in all capacities! Just read my profile. I would love to be able to help you with your Parent, Wife, Mother or Father. I am very compassionate and my love for My Patients comes through every day! I am empathetic and kind and loving, dependable woman!
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My name is Katie and I have 3+ years of caring for children with special needs, mental illnesses, & learning developmental disabilities/delays. I have a lot of experience babysitting my niece who has autism, as I babysit her at least twice a week.
I also have a lot of experience babysitting friends of family who have mental...
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I have 2 years experience working with children, I currently work as a behavioral technician in a school settings. I have experience working with aggression, anxiety, depression, and non verbal students. I can help assist with activities and health care.
Jacquelyn Portia V.
Bakersfield, CA
$10-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
Full time Caregiver, Full time Nanny, Companionship
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I work with elderly, infants and kids. But most of my clients are elderly with cases of COPD, Dementia, Knee or Hip surgery, heart problems, people that has peace maker, diabetic, Stroke, edema, Alzheimer disease, Parkinson, edema, heart failure etch. I assist clients in taking medication, assist them going to the doctors...
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Hello, I'm Jennifer I have 8+ yrs experience working in (behavioral) day program for level 6 Adults, I had my my administrative license for residential Homes, and was lead staff, I also set up events for our social pathways night program, taking them out nightly. My youngest boy is also borderline autistic he is now 20 and just...
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Hello! My name is Alexis and I live in Bakersfield. I am currently a BioPsychology student at Liberty University and hope to attend a Clinical Psychology Doctoral Program next year. I have vast experience with Autism and ADHD and have worked with verbal and non-verbal clients ages 2yrs-18yrs. With these previous positions, I...
Brynnlee G.
Bakersfield, CA
$14-28/hr • 3 yrs exp
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Hi there!
My name is Brynnlee. I have been working with children for as long as I can remember and love doing it! I have worked with children with various special needs over the course of about 8 years through a local theatre and have been fully time nanny to many children throughout the years with special needs. I come from a...
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I have the experience and the heart to take care of your loved ones! I have a passion for caring for those who can't care for themselves or who just need a little help :)
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I have 8 years special education experience working in a classroom setting. I worked with mod-severe kids ranging from autism to down syndrome to CP and most in between. I know basic sign language, CPI maneuvers for communication and have had PECS training. I am looking for part time work but am available a variety of hours.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Bakersfield, CA
Joleen K.
5.0
Joleen cleaned my huge home while managing to interact with my extremely interested toddlers. the house looks great and the kids and I love her!
- Jessica R.
Brittney M.
5.0
Brittney helped us transition our 2 month-old from full-time care with Mom to full-time daycare at 5 months. She is great with infants and helped us to both bottle train and sleep train our daughter. She provided a stimulating, nurturing, and attentive environment that our daughter needed in those...
- Emily V.
Amber N.
5.0
Amber was great with my kids! One of the best Nannie’s we have had! She is responsible, timely and invested. We love Amber!
- Care member
Jennifer F.
5.0
Jennifer is a very loving and genuinely caring person. She put her heart and soul entertaining, cooking, loving, and taking the best care of my daughter. When I was at work for 14 hours, I knew my daughter was in great hands. We moved away but we still keep in touch and consider her apart of the...
- Care member
Nicolette G.
5.0
Nicolette absolutely loves spending time with our kids. She is helpful, attentive and loves making sure the needs of my kids are met. My kids enjoy her company and have a blast while she is here.
- Amber S.
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Ratings for Bakersfield, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.9 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Bakersfield, CA are rated 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 29 reviews of the 63 listed special needs caregivers.