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Tenzin D.

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Albany, CA

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$21/hr
Hello there! I'm Tenzin, 5'2inch tall female who's originally from Tibet. I have my bachelors degree in Traditional Tibetan Medicine aka a Tibetan doctor certified. I have worked with various ranges of people from toddlers to adults making a positive impacts on their daily lives. In general I am a very calm, positive minded and...
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Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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People Person

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
15+ years experience with all different ages going through all different walks of life. I am very Patient and reliable. Very comfortable learning new care plans to help client with positive growth.

Care Member says "Kirstyn provides an excellent caregiver & housekeeper combination that provides our family with full support. She is excellent at communication, and...

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ABA Therapist Experience

Oakland, CA

5.0(0)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have experience working with children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum disorder. I worked as a Behavioral Interventionist for a total of 2 years. We used methods of Applied Behavior Analysis to change non preferred behaviors.
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Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
From teaching swimming lessons and babysitting as a teenager to working with children with special needs and their families for over 20 years, I've worked with all ages and in many environments. I'm happy to work in a household with pets. Fully vaccinated happy to wear a mask.

Danielle M. says "Lisa acted as a babysitter and dog sitter for my family for a few years when she lives in Phoenix. We all loved her so much, we cried when she moved....

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Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience
I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) through the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. In this role I collect data, ensure client care, follow behavior reduction protocols, report to families/caregivers, and maintain client confidentiality.

Miriam P. says "Jordyn is exceptional. I can't state enough how high on an impact she's had on our son and family. She came in to a very difficult and unhappy child....

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Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 48 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 26 I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...

Care Member says "On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!"

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Highly Experienced, Professional, With Medical Education, Full And Part-time .

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
craft assistance
Comprehensive development of a child from infancy to preschool. Experienced with babysitting 2-3 kids simultaneously, as well as children with special needs (autists, deaf, children with cerebral palsy). Available starting Feb-15-2024 as shared nanny; looking to add a playmate for an adorable & friendly 18months old boy.

Care Member says "We would definitely recommend Tanya as a caregiver. She watched our daughter and loved her like her own child. She always made sure that she was taken...

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Richmond, CA

5.0(0)
from
$18/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am passionate about helping others, I sense there is a need for us to spread love to anyone we encounter with. Working with those of special needs opens up my eyes and brings in meaning to my life and purpose here. I am here to learn and give my best to those in need of support. We all need an extra helping hand and its always...
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Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...

Trish O. says "Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

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Lafayette, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Olivia, I'm currently a 1:1 teacher at a private academy in Berkeley. I'm seeking tutoring or babysitting jobs for the summer. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years in the Lamorinda area, and have experiencing kids of all ages. I specialize in teaching with middle and high schoolers. I have also had extensive...
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Very Flexible Reliable Personal Assistant

Martinez, CA

from
$35/hr
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
companionship
transportation
+ 1 more
My strengths: - extremely reliable and trustworthy - self motivated, going beyond what is expected - very flexible and having common sense - people person, can easily relate to people in different situations - Mother of 2 grown up children - World traveler and open minded - speaking multiple languages Currently taking...
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Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
errands
* Provide daily care and support for individuals with special needs * Assist with personal care (bathing, dressing, feeding if needed) * Help with medication reminders and safety supervision * Support with daily routines and activities * Maintain clean and safe home environment * Communicate with family and follow care plans
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Alameda, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
With experience caring for children ages 6 months to 16 years, I am a trustworthy and creative caregiver. I have experience working with kids with special needs and always aim to use creative problem solving skills to work towards milestones and goals. I am a college student who is home for the summer, but I do have a flexible...
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Richmond, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
For the past 10 years, I've found immense joy in nurturing children's growth and making a positive impact on their lives. I'm a patient, creative, and formal caregiver. I'm comfortable caring for up to 3 children of all ages. I communicate regularly with parents via text or phone call, always respecting their preferred method....
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Babysitting

San Francisco, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
+ 1 more
I have worked with children in a variety of ways. I have watched 3 children as their nanny over two summers which included 4 days a week. I was in charge of breakfast, lunch and pick off/drop off at camp. I have also worked at an overnight camp for adults and children with special needs (both physical and mental disabilities)....
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Hercules, CA

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$27/hr
15 years experience
Meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
To introduce myself, my name is Cynthia and I recently moved back to the Bay Area after living and working as a Nanny in Hawaii from 2011 to 2025. I'm a healthy, active nana with a total of 16 years of experience with newborns, infants, toddlers and preschoolers including preemies, twins and kids with special needs. After...
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Happy Helper

Lafayette, CA

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$50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
I have extensive experience providing child care and love kids (including caring for children with disabilities and special needs). My undergraduate bachelor's program included a university studies focus in Child and Family Studies. I have provided child care for countless families beginning in middle school. I've assisted in...
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Compassionate Caregiver With A Heart For Seniors | 3+ Years Of Experience

San Francisco, CA

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$32/hr
2 years experience
Light cleaning
live-in home care
hospice services
dementia
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! My name is Cassia, and I'm a compassionate and experienced caregiver dedicated to providing quality care for seniors. I just moved to San Francisco and currently have open availability with reliable transportation. With 3+ years of experience, I'm comfortable assisting with daily activities, from medication reminders...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
9 years experience
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I love kids. My whole life I have loved caring for baby/kids even as a child myself. I enjoy every stage kids go thru. I have a 14 year boy and 4 nieces between the ages of 2yrs old and 18yrs. I have worked at a daycare setting on one-to-one with kids with special needs. I currently work as a Medical Assistant in a Pediatric...
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Diane F.

I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in...

- Care member

Kirstyn G.

Kirstyn provides an excellent caregiver & housekeeper combination that provides our family with full support. She is excellent at...

- Care member

Lisa B.

Lisa acted as a babysitter and dog sitter for my family for a few years when she lives in Phoenix. We all loved her so much, we cried when...

- Danielle M.

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