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Rachel K.

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
9 years experience
Hi :) my name is Rachel and I am 27. I'm very outgoing, adventurous and fun! I have been working with children ever since I turned 16! I absolutely love being able to hangout with kids and make little friends! I currently work as a registered behavior technician so I have a lot of experience with special needs children along...
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Pinole, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi , I'm Debbie I have over 9 years of experience in early childhood education, I've worked with children from infancy through school age in both school settings and private homes. I hold a B. A. with a minor in Early Childhood Education and am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have hands-on experience working with children...
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Lafayette, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Have BSW Certified Life Coach Social worker Nurses Aide Hospice volunteer Caregiver for 99yr old Group homes for special needs and children/teens/seniors Entertainer in senior care facilities and veterans hall. Death Doula CPR and safety training
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Emeryville, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Travel
carpooling
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Nurturing a child's development is my true passion, and I am dedicated to making a positive, lasting impact on the families I support. With four years of experience and a background as a school psychologist, I offer a calm, patient approach to care for children of all ages. I hold CPR Training and First Aid Training...
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Professional Caregiver

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
My name is Katie and I'm a professional educator, caregiver, and project manager. My mother and grandmothers all died of cancer and I was their main caregiver. I have years of experience caring for infants and elderly adults as well as special needs students. I am also an artist, musician, and yoga instructor! I am empathetic,...
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Emeryville, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Nurturing children and watching them blossom is one of my greatest joys. For over 10 years I have been the main care giver for my family, providing full-time care for my younger siblings, as well as caring for my neurodivergent and special needs niece for the first 4 years of her life. I have also babysat for neighbors and...
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Alameda, CA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I am a fully qualified infant toddler teacher- preschool. 0 to 5 years. I am a teacher for kinder care. I have worked at a school with children from 5 - 22 with special needs for 1 year. I have done in home care taking for a child with special needs for 4 years. I am going to school for special education. I babysit for a few of...
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Responsible, Kind, Experienced, Creative Caregiver

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
14 years experience
Travel
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
I am a responsible, creative, and kind caregiver with a diverse range of experiences. I grew up spending lots of time in my mother's business, which is a speech, occupational, and physical therapy center for children with special needs, which has impacted the way I approach caregiving to this day. Some of my experiences...
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Babysitter

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hi! My name is Diana, I'm a graduate from University and currently work in academic research and laboratory animal care. Outside of work, I'm very active, enjoy playing with my 2 cats, doing crafts, and being outside. I have 4 years of experience as a tutor, babysitter, and nanny, and 10 years of experience as an animal...
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Experienced Caregiver With ABA Training

El Cerrito, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Experience with ages 3 to 100, ABA trained, looking for part time, temporary or pick up work. Experienced in acute care and disability care
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Moraga, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
I'm Lillian, a Senior at Saint Mary's College of California! I have been working with children since Junior year in Highschool as a Summer camp activity director and activity supervisor. I have experience with children 3-10 years old teaching archery, crafts, motor/social skills, and conflict resolution. I have also taught...
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Richmond, CA

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$25/hr
Transportation
respite care
errands
I enjoy chatting with and spending time with older people. I can help them to dress, cook, and clean. Most of my experience is with special needs kids/ adults. I can help with showering/bathing, toileting, and using diapers. I can help with medications. I am a type one diabetic myself, so I am comfortable giving injected...
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Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
Hi there! My name is Blu and I am a current student attending UC Berkeley! I am studying computer science and art practice :) I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 7 now through my volunteer organization called TEAM Vacaville. Since the age of 12 I have been exposed to a variety of...
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Experienced Short Notice Babysitter Available!

Hercules, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Travel
light cleaning
carpooling
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I am a certificated high school math teacher at in Albany, CA, with a bachelor's degree from Columbia University. I specialize in helping students build confidence, conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills in math. I also have extensive childcare experience, including working as a nanny for multiple families...
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Part Time Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I've worked with special needs children in different modalities such as movement and after school programs. I have experience working with children on the autism spectrum, cerebral palsy and Down's syndrome from ages 3-19.
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Richmond, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...
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Child Care/Nanny/Special Needs Care/Tutoring

Oakland, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a creative, fun, animal-friendly, active, vaccinated, and degreed educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, and four plus years of professional nanny experience. I have been with my current family since March of 2019, taking care of two girls who were 20 months and 3 years old respectively when I started. I live...
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Hercules, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience
Hi everyone! My name is Jessica and I just attained my Bachelor's degree from Columbia University in The City of New York. Over the past two years, I have cared for children with special needs by working at The Painted Turtle, a summer camp that cares for children with chronic medical conditions, and by serving as a caregiver...
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San Francisco, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am passionate about studying and promoting child health and development. I am preparing to become a child psychiatrist, and I have pursued this interest in a variety of ways. In addition to learning through my work as a baby-sitter and nanny, I have served as a church nursery and junior church leader, elementary school teacher...
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Taylor K.'s Photo

Richmond, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I am a former paraprofessional who worked students with special needs. I have over five years of experience in the child care field and three years experience in schools. I am outgoing and personable I love going to the park, and taking walks around the neighborhood. I love to reading books and encouraging kids to read as well....
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