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Rebekah D.

Special Needs Care Provider

San Luis Obispo, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
9 years experience
I have been providing special needs care to an adolescent with a rare syndrome for the past 4 months. In that time his life has drastically improved due to the impact I've been able to make upon his life. I put everything I have into this job to impact as many areas of his life as I am able to. I could never treat a care giving...
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Special Needs Caregiver

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
My name is Kim. I stared working with devolpmentally disabled adults in 1992. As soon as I started working with this population I knew I would do this as my career. I've also worked with the elderly in private care. I have a huge heart and can work with anyone. I now run a caregiving company in San Luis Obispo and work with a...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Recently graduated from UC Berkeley with a degree in Sociology focusing on children and families. I have been working with kids on and off for about 10 years. I have always known I want my life long career to involve children, but I've been trying to decide which specific career I would like to pursue. I recently worked for a...
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San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I'm a hardworking, caring individual who enjoys helping others reach their highest potential. I have extensive experience working with young children and children with disabilities. I am patient and safety conscious. I love to explore and help children learn through play at every opportunity!
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Experienced And Fun Loving Caretaker

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have years of experience caring for infants, children, and teens. I have worked as a therapeutic recreation aide with special needs kids of all ages. I am great at communicating, caring for, and engaging children and adults with disabilities. I love initiating fun and progressive activities of all kinds!
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Part-time Experienced Care Giver

San Luis Obispo, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with children who were mentally challenged and with children having autism. I am patient, assertive and loving with them as well.
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Diverse Background. Former Teacher, Nanny, Special Needs/adults, Infant/children Etc.

Grover Beach, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
swimming supervision
Hi everyone. My names Madalyn. I'm a 33-year-old mother of 3 myself with a beautiful background working with children of all ages, mental and physical need. I've worked with infants/children for the past 15+ years. I have helped many moms after birth with the care of their little ones. (Over nights as well) So they are able to...

Care Member says "We had a great experience with Madalyn! She was responsive and on-time, and was very sweet and playful with our kids. She watched our 3 kids, plus a...

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Special Education Teacher

Pismo Beach, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
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Family Care

Oceano, CA

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$20/hr
Hello! If you are looking for basic care of your loved one please don't hesitate to reach out. My experience comes from taking care of my mom for a couple of years. She suffered from dementia and I helped with feeding, meal prep, medication management, walking and taking her to the toilet. I have an excellent driving record,...
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Pismo Beach, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Arroyo Grande, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
I have been working as a babysitter/nanny for about 8 years now. I currently attend the University of Redlands, where I am majoring in psychology. I am very interested in working with children with special needs, which started because I grew up with a brother who is on the autism spectrum and has ADHD. I have cared for several...

Simon S. says "Hayley was a great companion to our special needs daughter. She was attentive, but at the same time she knew when to give her space. We are definitely...

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Creston, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
For the last two years, I've been taking care of a non-verbal young lady with developmental delays (she is about 4 years old, cognitively) and CP; I also care for her father, who is a senior partial quadriplegic with diabetes. I love them both dearly, and the "little girl" will forever have my heart. It took a long time to get...
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Special Needs Cargiver With ASL Skills

Atascadero, CA

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$25/hr
I'm a mom of 3 with two kids going into school this year. I'm looking for a part time caregiving position. I have worked as an early childhood educator for 5 years and have ASL skills. Many of my students have been ADD/ADHD and ASD.
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Social Worker With Experience Working With Disabled Child And Teenager. I Am Also, A Mother Of Two.

Atascadero, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced with autism. I have helped to bath, change and assist with feeding. I am comfortable with assisting a disabled children. I have been exposed to multiply diseases in my work as a Social Worker. I am looking to help a family part time as I still do Social Work part time.
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Learning Support Services

Los Osos, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have been fortunate to have almost a decade of experience in the Human Services field working with individuals with a diverse range of backgrounds and abilities in a therapeutic setting. I have worked with folks of all ages from 6 to 102 years old! I've discovered over the years that what I enjoy most is working with seniors....
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Atascadero, CA

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$19/hr
Hello, My name is May, and I'm 40 years old. I currently work as a paraprofessional for the Atascadero Unified School District. I support a program called STEPS, which serves adults ages 18-22. We focus on building daily living skills, learning to use public transportation, job readiness, and much more to support...
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About Lynette

Nipomo, CA

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$19/hr
20 years experience
I'd describe my personality as fun determined caring I like caring for people with special needs because it makes me believe that I am helping others. I'm looking for a job that gives me purpose. I started caring for people with special needs when I started teaching 20 years ago. I loved the students that were in my...
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Arroyo Grande, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hello, I currently work with special needs students in an elementary school setting. Would love to chat more.
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