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Shandel M.


La Mesa, CA

$20-25/hr • 2 yrs exp

TV Reporter By Day, #1 Childsitter By Night

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Hello! My name is Shandel. I'm 25 and I'm the comedic relief and personal chef your family didn't know it needed. As a first generation American with Caribbean parents, cooking is my love language. There are so many lessons to be learned in the kitchen (patience, mathematics, cleanliness, self sufficiency and soo many others)...
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Sara C.


San Diego, CA

$20-42/hr • 5 yrs exp

5.0

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Hello. My name is Sara, nice to meet you! I am a over qualified sitter with 5+ years of experience babysitting/nannying a range of ages from infants-teens. I am trustworthy, reliable, upbeat and patient. I completed first aid training and CPR training. I have experience as a personal chef/assistant as well. As of now, I have an...
5.0
"Sara was a godsend for us. She helped us through the darkest days of the pandemic. She always showed up on time (or early) and was incredibly dependable. She was great with our children and I can't recommend...

Reviewed by Martin S.

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Andrea B.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

5.0

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I have experience working with children on the Autism spectrum as a Registered Behavior Tech for about 7 years prior to moving to California from the east coast. My skills include but are not limited to potty training , basic life skills, and behavioral support. I wouldn't say I'm an amazing chef but I can cook and an added...
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Nawroz Y.


San Diego, CA

$40-67/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-time Housekeeper Available

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Hello, my name is Nawroz. I Currently have 15 years of Childcare and Domestic Care experience. It all started during my freshman year in college. I began as a nanny and progressed into other roles; family assistant, house manager, housekeeper, estate manager, and private chef. I graduated from University of Connecticut with a...
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Gurpuran S.


San Diego, CA

$23-35/hr • 8 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

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I have over 8 years of experience in childcare (ages 1-13) working for various families across the SF Bay Area. In addition to childcare, I have been a personal assistant, family assistant, private chef, tutor, and swim instructor. I am new to the San Diego area and actively seeking part-time work while I complete my degree in...
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Olivia D.


San Diego, CA

$15-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny And Private Chef!

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Hi! My name is Olivia. I have nearly 15 years of experience with various ages of children. Working with children is amazing because children are exploring the world around them and discovering who they are. I enjoy being a guide and support system in growth and development cognitively, socially, emotionally, and physically. I am...
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Daylin N.


Chula Vista, CA

$20-25/hr • 7 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hello I'm Daylin and I'm 24 years old. I'm Certified in Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED. I've been attending Southwestern college for 3 1/2 years now and I was studying to be a pastry chef but found out that taking care of kids is my passion and now I'm studying to be a kindergartner teacher. I have several years of...
5.0
"Daylin is good with our 18 month old daughter. She makes her breakfast, light kitchen work. My daughter enjoys playing with her. She also watches our 4 month old daughter for occasional date nights. She is...

Reviewed by Noelle C.

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Kathryn T.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr • 20 yrs exp

Loving, Attentive, And Energetic Professional Nanny With 16 Years Experience

4.7

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Hi! I go by Kat. I will sing songs, dance, smell flowers, play make believe, encourage, teach, stay active & engaged with your children as if they were my own. Watching children flourish is something I find deeply rewarding. I have cared for newborns/infants/toddlers/kids up to teenage years. Food is a passion. I'm a fantastic...
5.0
"From June 2020, Kat became an indispensable part of our family, providing exceptional care to our two-year-old daughter and eight-month-old son. Her organizational prowess and seamless management of our...

Reviewed by Thomas G.

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Hi! My name is Vanessa, I am both Mexican and American, born in Texas, raised in Monterrey, Mexico, and life has brought me back to San Diego, CA for work! I'm a Chef, work as both Culinary and Administrative assistant for a Chef here in Bonita. I also have a catering business and food blog! I subbed at a Pre-School back in...

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Hi my name is Vanessa! It's great to connect with you, I am a Chef, currently working as a Culinary, Administrative, and Personal assistant for a Chef here in San Diego during the week days (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). I have a fully functioning car, driver's license, and am very willing to help out!! Please don't doubt on...
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Zaydee C.


San Diego, CA

$10-15/hr • 4 yrs exp

I Can Help As Much As You Want Me To

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Hi! I have a 4-year-old brother who I basically raised as my own. I can be all that you need, nanny, butler, maid, chef.
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Grace M.


San Diego, CA

$20-25/hr

Companion And Care Provider

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I enjoy providing companionship, housekeeping, and meal preparation (self-proclaimed chef.) I am happy to run errands or help with odd jobs as well! I have experience caring for my blind grandmother with early on-set dementia and diabetes as well as caring for my mother through multiple back surgeries and cancer treatments. I...
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Eloma W.


San Diego, CA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Kids Need Safe Spaces, Encouragement To Learn, And Trusted Adults!

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I have over 10 years of experience caring for youth! I am a former teacher, mentor, tutor, big sis/auntie, coach, chef, nurse, and cleaning crew all in one! I have coached rugby since 16 (played since 13) and started teaching before the onset of the pandemic! With my experience, I am great with activity planning that involves...
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Kathryn K.


San Diego, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

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Hello my name is Kathryn and I have been a chef in professional kitchens for a little over 10 years. I have experience with vegan and vegetarian food preparation and am well versed in almost every type of cuisine. In my previous job as a Sous Chef I worked mainly with Italian cuisine. I constantly keep up with food trends and...
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Vanessa G.


San Diego, CA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Vanessa, I am a Private Chef, but I worked as an Executive/Administrative and Personal Assistant to a Celebrity Chef for a couple years. This job involved dropping off/picking up kids (4 y/o and 7 y/o) to and from kindergarten/school, dance classes, etc. Grocery shopping and recipe development for both work and...
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Jacqueline V.


San Diego, CA

$20-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

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I have 5 years of experience in private chef jobs/ meal prepping. I can help with Moving Services, Vacation Services, pet sitting services, and any errands you may need!
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Paula C.


San Diego, CA

$30-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

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Hi there! I'm Paula, a certified integrative nutritionist and a health chef. With a passion for wholesome living, I specialize in meal prep, personalized grocery shopping, and kitchen cleaning services. My goal is to empower individuals to nourish their bodies with delicious, nutritious meals while making the process convenient...
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Jillian R.


San Diego, CA

$28-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

The Active Sitter! Your Kids Will Never Be Bored!

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Hello! My name is Jillian, I'm blessed to have been born and raised here in San Diego. I grew up running track competitively and dancing at san elijo dance academy. Currently I fill my days with yoga, surfing, studying, and taking care of your babies! I find it very important to keep the youth off screens, I always promote being...
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Emily D.


San Diego, CA

$15-17/hr

About Me

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I am a part-time student at MiraCosta Community College. I am planning to transfer to UCSD for oceanography. I have never professionally looked after kids before but I have taken care of nieces, nephews, cousins, and family friends. I also have experience taking care of dogs, cats, and horses, as I grew up with all three. I have...
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Shahrbanoo M.


San Diego, CA

$20-50/hr • 16 yrs exp

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I'd describe my personality as caring, fun and supportive I like working with kids because I have 3 of my own kids, I worked as a teacher for 6 years, and owned my own daycare. In my spare time, I like to spend time with my kids. One thing you should know about me is I can speak multiple languages (Farsi and Turkish) My...

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Recent personal chef reviews in La Mesa, CA

Sara C.

5.0

She is currently working for us, and has been punctual and reliable. We have a 8 mo old, 4 yo, and 6 yo. She is patient, asks us questions about how to handle situations that come up, and listens to our feedback. She has been a big help to our family!

- Care member

Daylin N.

5.0

Daylin is such a great nanny/babysitter for our 1 year old and 3 year old. She took such great care of them. The kids love her! She taught my 1 year old so much. She loves reading books to them. Now my 1 year old is always coming up to me with a book in her hands to read. Daylin also did things I...

- Candice C.

Kathryn T.

5.0

From June 2020, Kat became an indispensable part of our family, providing exceptional care to our two-year-old daughter and eight-month-old son. Her organizational prowess and seamless management of our children's schedules were truly impressive. Kat's attentive and affectionate approach, coupled...

- Thomas G.