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Jasmine M.

Watsonville, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years of experience as a caregiver and DSP, supporting individuals with developmental delays, speech delays, and mental health needs. I provide personal care, feeding, behavioral support, and assistance with mobility while ensuring safety, patience, and compassion.
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Caregiver Experience

Watsonville, CA

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$29/hr
10 years experience
I have 11 years of caregiving experience I have work with many different types of clients I love helping my clients im caring and love being there for them
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Watsonville, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Compassionate and patient Health Aide with one year experience in a school setting and 5+ years in home care providing personalized support to individuals with special needs or other disabilities. I am experienced in developmental delays, mobility challenges, speech delay, visual impairment, cerebral palsy, down syndrome,...
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Experienced Babysitter/tutor (All Ages & Special Needs).

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hello, I have babysat children since I was 12 years old all the way through my college years. I am wonderful around kids; with babysitting, I have experience with babies as young as 6 months to high school age. I have even worked with a few school districts tutoring special needs kids (aged 5 through college) and am ABA trained...

Danielle W. says "My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole."

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Aptos, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I have over 10 years experience working with adults with disabilities and seniors. Raised a neurodivergent child and one with emotional challenges. I have training in CNA, Medical assistant and Pharmacy Tech. I can provide references
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Freedom, CA

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$22/hr
7 years experience
Experience in working with the disabled and elderly 7 years experience, I am a sweet compassionate caregiver that provides emotional and physical support with empathy, patience and understanding.
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Teacher/Child Care/Senior Care/Special Needs

Aptos, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am a teacher so I'm available during nights and weekends. I have 19 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I am a teacher with 2 credentials, one general Ed and one sped.
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Freedom, CA

5.0(0)
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$17/hr
My family has a history of special needs. My cousin has autism and speech delay. My three adult aunts have varying types of mental disorders that make it so they need full time care. I have grown up around them and have learned how to care from them. They're just like us! Just see the world with different lenses! I am patient,...
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Responsible College Student

Freedom, CA

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$18/hr
2 years experience
I'm a very patient and understanding person, especially with children. I try to get to the root of the problem if they're having a bad day or in a bad mood so I am very understanding. I have volunteered working with pre-k students and in senior centers in the past. I have also been employed by the YMCA since summer last year...
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Part Time/ Full Time Caregiver

Gilroy, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am currently unemployed caring with my kids in the Autism Spectrum. I have 2-year-old and a 4-year-old in the spectrum so I know how it feels to be a mom. My passion is assisting others, by helping tired moms run a household, helping busy parents with their kids. I have 4 years experience of child with special needs. I am an...
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Gilroy, CA

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$21/hr
I have personal experience with Autism . I have a 13 year nephew who spends lots of time at my home. I have experience , I am very passionate when it comes helping others .
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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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San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with a young woman who has Down Syndrome. I supported her by taking her to her job and being a job coach for her. I have also worked in an establishment that had a day room in which I provided skills opportunities for adults with Autism. I assisted them with puzzles, sorting activities, math and language, crafts...
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Special Needs Care Giver

Scotts Valley, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have 25 years experience working with special needs children. Most recently I'm working with twin girls who are now three, been with the family since they were newborns. Also worked with many families of different levels of special needs.
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Full Time Caregiver Available

San Martin, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I grew up exposed to people with autism, down syndrome and other special needs. I love the fun and energy someone with special needs can bring to life. I have a passion for taking on challenging situations in order to help better a child. I am currently a senior, studying special education at APU. I am a person with a passion...
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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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Marina, CA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
I have 5 years of experience with babysitting/ care taking. I have worked at a day care at a gym working with kids from 6 months to 12 years. I have plenty of experience working with just a few to 15 children at a time. I have 7 years working with special needs. I have references and would love to meet to see if I'm a potential...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have been working with children of all ages for over 20 years in private and professional settings. I have experience with infants, including my own two beautiful children. For the past 14+ years I have worked in non-profit mental health treatment working with at-risk youth who have extreme behavior issues teaching social...
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Salinas, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
As a responsible caregiver with a high level of compassion, I am dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients and their families. With 3 years of experience in caregiving and raising 4 kids of my own, I have developed a deep understanding of the physical, emotional, and social needs of individuals requiring care. My...
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