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Caregiving And Taking Care Of Those With Special Needs

Carpinteria, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
I have worked off and on with children and elderly care patients with different types of special needs, both privately and through my church and also for about 10 years when I lived at a camp and ran programs for them. I had a business for 10 years, caregiving for elderly.
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Part-time Experienced Caregiver/ Assistant Available

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hi there! I'm a nanny with 13+ years of consistent and diverse childcare, household management, and personal assistant experience. I have worked in pre-schools, church nurseries, a daycare, and have been lucky to work for dozens of families in their homes. I have experience working with and caring for children and adults with...
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Experienced - Caring - Educated - Dependable

Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
I am a credentialed Special Education Teacher in Southern California. Can work with students or adults in any setting. With my credential I can also help other children in grades K-8. Please contact me with what you need and I can let you know how I can assist you or your family.
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Santa Barbara, CA

5.0(1)
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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...

Jennifer S. says "Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive....

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11yrs Working With Special Children/teens/adults

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Medical Assistant for 11yrs with 6 of those years working with a Pediatrics. I myself have a Teen with Autism and he is such a smart kid! I am Bilingual, CPR and First Aid Certified. I have an Associates Degree in Social Behavioral Science from Ventura College. I have worked with Special kids for about 5yrs now and I love being...
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Certified Nursing Assistant

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working in a long-term care facility. I have done this for 15 years.
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I am currently a SE teacher working with students TK- 6th grade, in a mild to moderate setting; with disabilities ranging from learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Autism, Anxiety, ADHD and emotional disabilities. Prior to that I was a para educator working with special education students in the elementary...
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Ventura, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a board certified autism technician. I have experience with all ages and all levels of ability on the autism spectrum.
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Reliable, Experienced Child Caregiver (Special Needs Friendly)

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
CHILDCARE PROVIDER BABYSITTER; CAREGIVER; BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT; SAFETY AWARENESS; COMMUNICATION SKILLS; PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING; EMPATHY AND COMPASSION; OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS; ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY; BASIC MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE; I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, patient I like working with kids...
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Special Needs Assistance.

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am a young woman with plenty of experience with special needs households. Mainly autism and aba therapy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD disorder and rehabilitation from severe injuries. I bring kindness, structure, fun and learning to the family and the job brings me so much joy working with these individuals!
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I have experience as a para educator who enjoys working with elementary age children with special needs.
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Experience With Special Needs Children

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
I am currently certified as a behavioral technician. I have experience working with children of all ages and am a mother myself of children ranging from 3 to 18. I am compassionate, patient and willing to earn trust of not only the children but from their family as well.
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Trauma-informed Mom Of Medical Special Needs Child

Ojai, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 30 years experience caring for children, from infants to preteens. I worked through college and grad school as a nanny and substitute preschool teacher. I was asked to be the godmother of the twins I cared for (which tells you what a trusted member of their family I became). I'm a mother of 2, and my eldest has special...
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Hello I Am Alexa!

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as a respite for about three years now! I have worked with many different families, with each child having different needs. I have worked for different companies such as channels islands social services, child care aware, and IHSS over these 3 years and have had amazing experiences! I am currently studying...
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Special Needs Inclusive Care Specialist

Oak View, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience working with developmentally disabled children and adults. Throughout my career, I have been committed to creating inclusive and nurturing environments tailored to the unique needs of individuals with diverse abilities. My expertise includes implementing...
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Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Ojai, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
My background with special needs: I have worked in a special needs day class /elementary school a few years back . I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. During my time working at school, I also attended special training in ABA followed by a practical training week...
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Kind Caregiver

Ojai, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have over 9 years experience caring for children. I've spent 7 years working with children with special needs; Autism, Asperger's, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and blindness. Each experience and relationship has been different, and I value each and every one. I have learned that I am a very patient, emphatic, attentive,...
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Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience with not with autism I am very patient I have experience I have 8 kids there all married... also I am a caregiver for 20 years With good references...
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SPED Instructional Aid V

Santa Barbara, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have 17 years of teaching experience. It started with assisting my mom's daycare growing up. I've taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for five years, Ojai Unified one one with a student that was severe, Goleta as a Substitute for the Special Education Department, and also in Ventura County with the After School Program and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$27/hr
Being neurodivergent myself and having a partner who is in the spectrum has opened my eyes to the possibilities of meeting unique needs of others. My experience and knowledge in neurodivergent care started when I was a STEM tutor for neurodivergent kids in Seattle. I'm able to adapt very quickly and strive to help successfully...
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