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Shale L.

PART-TIME

Shale L.

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Walnut Creek, CA

$40-50

Hourly rate

10

Years exp.

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Meet Shale

28yrs

female

Speaks English

Caring for children with special needs has been one of the most meaningful parts of my childcare journey. Over the past 3 years, I've worked closely with...

Caring for children with special needs has been one of the most meaningful parts of my childcare journey. Over the past 3 years, I've worked closely with autistic children and children with ADHD, learning that no two children experience the world in the same way. I pride myself on creating an environment where children feel safe, understood, and genuinely supported. I approach every child with patience, warmth, and compassion while adapting to their individual needs, routines, and communication styles. Building trust, encouraging confidence, and celebrating the small wins along the way is something I care deeply about.

Highlights

  • Non-smoker
  • Comfortable with pets
  • Infant (up to 12 months)
  • Youth (1 to 11 years)
  • Teen (12-17 years)
  • Adult (18-64 years)
  • Senior (65+)
  • ADHD
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Blindness/visual impairment
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cognitive disabilities
  • Developmental delays
  • Down syndrome
  • Mental illness
  • Mobility challenges
  • Sensory Integration Disorder
  • Speech delay
  • CPR training
  • First Aid training
  • Shale can also help with:

    Bathing/grooming/hygiene
    Bladder management assistance
    Blood sugar testing
    Bowel management assistance
    Brushing protocol
    Epi pen injections
    Feeding
    Insulin injections
    Positive behavioral support
    Repositioning
    Respiratory care
    Seizure attendance

    Education

    Las Positas College

    Verified information

    • Phone verified

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