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Tori P.

Part-time Or Full-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there, and thanks for reading my bio! My name is Victoria (Tori) and I am available for part-time or full-time work as a caregiver/PCA. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: - BA in Developmental and Counseling Psychology from Emmanuel College; graduated magna cum laude (2018) - CNA license in the state of MA...

Joanne M. says "Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate,...

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Santa Cruz, CA

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$45/hr
5 years experience
Hello, my name is Eve M. Originally from Estonia, lived in NY 20 years and now 6 years in CA. I have 20+ years experience with children age newborn to 7 years old, some of them with food allergies, autism and speech delay. The first years in children life is very important for the future and love to help them with development...
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Board Certified Behavior Analysis

Santa Cruz, CA

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$24/hr
10 years experience
I am currently a board certified Behavior analysis and have been for the last 10 years. I've worked both in private settings in-home clinic based and within the community. I've also had experience working with the school systems and group home care. I worked with children as young as 18 months up to adults at the age of 35 with...
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Young College Student Passionate In Providing Care

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hi my name is Zoey. I started working for people with disabilities at Camp Harmon in the Santa Cruz mountains. From there, I was employed as a live in nanny in California and London for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I currently work for Cedars of Marin as a support care aid and am trained to handle personal and...
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School Psychologist + Yoga Teacher Who Loves Working With Children!

Santa Cruz, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello! I hope you are finding grace, and joy, for you and your little in this new school year :) I want to be in service and offer my experience + passion for supporting well-being for young people, and their families. This is a time when more compassion and less expectation are so important as children + families and students +...
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Part-time Caregiver

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
Hello, I believe intreating people the way I want to be treated. I have worked in environments of special need children and adults. I am caring and a gentle person with a positive attitude. I enjoy all walks of people and would love to help with someone who has special needs.
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Experienced Behavior Tech

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Bilingual Senior Care Giver

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I have been a care taker for years now. I started out by taking care of my parents. Then the jobs just kept coming to me. I'd describe my personality as super positive, happy, helpful I enjoy taking care of seniors because I like to make a difference in each of their days. Try to accommodate to their individuals needs...
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ABA Professional Seeking Additional Experience

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Hello all, My name is amber and I am a behavior technician with a graduate degree in special education, specializing in ABA. I am working to become a board certified behavior analyst. I have three years of experience working with the ASD population, kids and teens and am also interested in broadening my scope to adult care as...
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Caretaker: OT Student

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Growing up in a preschool, I learned to appreciate caretaking for children with a variety of neurodivergence and physical abilities from a young age. As an adult I've gained my experience through studying Psychology, working as an ABA, joining the Peace Corps Morocco as a Youth Development Specialist, doing public health for 4...
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Full Time Part Time

Santa Cruz, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience
My name is Thess, I am responsible , loving person and I am passionate about everything I do and I love children, I believed that children deserve love and dignity and should care for a though they are your own family.
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Kind Gentle Joyful Aide With 30 Yrs Experience

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Shara. Caring for individuals with unique abilities has been my passion since I was a teenager. I began by coaching Special Olympics track, swimming, and basketball, and I quickly fell in love with this amazing community. Over the years, I've worked in a variety of environments offering support and...
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I Have Extensive Emergency Medical Training And I Provide Compassionate Reliable Care For All Ages

Santa Cruz, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have always provided care since I was very young. I am in the medical field, mostly in an emergency room setting for over 12 years. I have a degree in radiology and computed tomography. I have extensive Medical Care providing background. I also have experience babysitting and childcare for people with special needs. I am one...
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Nurturing and Caring Sitter

Ben Lomond, CA

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...

Gary W. says "Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to...

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Scotts Valley, CA

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.
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Special Needs Caretaker

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I enjoy being with special needs individuals, especially along the Autism and Downs Syndrome spectrum. I also have experience with CP. I have worked in school settings with special needs classes with dance and music as well.
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Direct Support Professional

Felton, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Hi there! My name is Kate and my experience includes 5 years as a Direct Support Professional and various Special Education Courses. I am CPR and First Aid Certified and have worked with a VARIETY of special needs children and adults alike. My passion for working with children began as a camp counselor when I was paired with an...
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Caring Adult Who Loves Learning And Giving In Special Circumstances

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'm a patient caregiver who loves encouraging others in challenging circumstances. Understanding and patience is essential in helping people live their best lives, that being the ultimate goal.
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