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April D.

Caring Caregiver

Santa Maria, CA

3.7(1)
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$20/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a 50-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 6 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED FIRST AID certified thru the state with IHSS . I work with many different health needs for the elderly such Alzheimers Dementia, Stroke Development Disability for all ages which includes physical, mental...

pavinda W. says "April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she...

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Santa Maria, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hi, This is Shaima. I have been working as a caregiver for 5 years. I have worked with special needs, autism and basic care, etc. I'm comfortable working with pretty much all different age groups. I would be happy to assist you.

Christine H. says "I highly recommend Shaima. She has been working with my neurodiverse young adult son for about a month now. She helps him plan his meals for the week,...

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Caretaker, Personal Assistant

Santa Maria, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I'm looking for work I have many years of caregiving with children and adults that had developmentally disabilities. Plenty of experience with Autism I have crisis intervention prevention training as well as med certified. I'm 44 years old mother of 3 all grown up my baby is a junior in highschool. My mother specialized in...
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Santa Maria, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
My experience with special needs began with my brother at a very young age who was diagnosed with a developmental delay. Later in life, I worked as a special educator in the classroom. I enjoy working with individuals who have special needs, as it is a very rewarding time with the pure hearted and souls.
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I Am A Very Reliable And Dependable Personal Care Provider. I'm Available For Full Or Part-time Work

Santa Maria, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a very responsible care provider. Also dependable. I have 18 years of experience. I love taking care of people of all ages. I'm a hard worker and love taking care of people even my own love ones like my parents as needed from time to time. I would like to care for your loved one just as if they where a part of my family. I...
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Santa Maria, CA

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$19/hr
I have been working as a caregiver for almost 2 years. I'm in the process of enrol IHSS. I love taking care of those who need assistance.
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Santa Maria, CA

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$36/hr
4 years experience
I am working in memory care and assisting living in 4years of experience in providing care to elderly and disabled, I am caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients/residents through personalized and care required
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Santa Maria, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hello my name is Mariah and I've been working with kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder for over a year and a half. I love helping kids, I've worked with kids from 4-16 years of age. I am CPR/first aid certified and CPI trained as well. I am also currently in the process of getting my registered behavior technician license. I...
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Behavior Therapist

Santa Maria, CA

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$10/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a Behavior Therapist for Center for Autism and Related Disorders. I work with children of various ages and abilities.
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Nipomo, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
I would have child care in my home. I will be caring for my 4-year-old grandson. Socialization, structure. Age appropriate learning and care. Patient and caring. 20 + years in child care. CPR and first aid certification. EMT and CNA experience. Working with special needs children.
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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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Receptive Professional

Oceano, CA

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$27/hr
3 years experience
My nephew has a cluster of conditions, so I am familiar with many. I also know some families require a special diet or specific procedures or orders. I want to do the things that you require how you want them done. Thank you.
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Grover Beach, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I have worked with people who have disabilities my entire life. I used to work for a day program in Santa Barbara where I found my passion for working with people who have mental/physically disabilities. I worked there for 3 years while attending Santa Barbara City College where I got my AA in Psychology. I am currently pursuing...
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Experienced With IEP's, IFSP's, Report Writing

Arroyo Grande, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
I worked for the state of California in their early start program as a vendor- doing home visits and parental education for children under 3 who have a diageneses or at least 33 percent delay in one developmental area. I have written reports for IEP's and IFSP's and worked with children who are experiencing cleft palate, down...
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Special Education Teacher

Guadalupe, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I am a special education teacher who is looking for a change in career. I have been in education for over 20 years between subbing and being a para educator. I love doing whatever the student/client is wanting to do that day.
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Oceano, CA

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$17/hr
I was a para educator in the middle school setting where I worked with children with autism. I also have a brother with autism.
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