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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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Monicalaire P.

Oakland, CA

4.4(1)
from
$25/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello! I have 9 years of professional experience working with kids ranging from newborn- teenagers along with senior care. Over the past 9 years, I have worked for over 40 families. Special needs background and experienced night doula. Certified nurse assistant . HOME AIDE Registered. COVID vaccinated. Cosmetologist, cook,...

Care Member says "My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children"

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Diane F.

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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Kirstyn G.

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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Eleanor T.

Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
from
$17/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...

Aundria G. says "I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the...

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Arianna Q.

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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Lisa B.

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
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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Jordyn B.

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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Bridget B.

Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 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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Tetiana V.

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
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
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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Cristal D.

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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Candy R.

Registered Behavior Technician

San Pablo, CA

5.0(1)
from
$35/hr
18 years experience
Hello, I'm Candy R., a passionate and reliable childcare professional with 15+ years of experience supporting neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals from infancy through adulthood. I am a RBT certified since 2015 and currently work as a Program Supervisor while collecting hours to become a BCaCA. I graduated in May 2024...

Care Member says "Candy was able to connect with my child easily. She is able to see when a behavior is about to begin and provided helpful advice after I saw her calm...

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Richard P.

Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Darwin M. says "Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

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Deborah W.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Providing child care has always given me great joy. Fun adventures in nature, playing, exploring & learning are among my favorite outings with children. Arts and crafts as well as other enriching activities are important to me. I have a 15-year-old son that is a source of constant joy for me. I volunteer at his school as an...

Sarah W. says "Deb took care of our 17 month old little girl for a couple of weeks while her usual caretaker was out of town, and she was wonderful! My daughter got to...

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Carmen M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...

Joe M. says "Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was...

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Kristine L.

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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Wren E.

Willing To Adjust To Your Needs

Oakland, CA

4.0(0)
from
$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with people with special needs in almost every job I have had - I have no problem adjusting my style towards your needs - or learning new skills that would help you out!
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Olivia D.

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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Kristin H.

Oakland, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Kris! I am 28 and recently obtained a Master's degree from Tulane University. I have over 7 years of experience in childcare including working with special needs children, working at an elementary school for a year, tutoring children of varying ages, nannying, and teaching art classes. I'm passionate about early...
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Angela H.

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Alameda, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
travel
swimming supervision
As a dedicated childcare professional with a decade of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My patient and friendly nature creates a nurturing environment for children to thrive. I prioritize open communication with parents, using their preferred method, to ensure their child's well-being...
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Monicalaire P.

My kids loved her! Almost thought I was being replaced haha but she is very playful but responsible around my children

- Care member

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...

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