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Mckenzie P.

Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have 13 years of experience nannying. 6 years as a teacher pre-k, Kindergarten & tutoring 1st grade. I can help with Travel and Light Housekeeping. Meal prep & cleaning. I have experience working with special needs kids. I have Montessori training. CPR & first aid training.
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Child Care

Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
Hi there! I'm Nora, and I've been working as a professional nanny for 3 years. I've worked with kids ages 4 months to 12 years old. I'm infant and child CPR certified. I have a valid drivers license, reliable transportation, and am comfortable providing transportation if needed. My goal will always be to make your life...
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Child Care

Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
Dedicated caregiver with over 7. 5 years of hands-on experience working with special needs children, adults, and the elderly. Skilled in providing compassionate, personalized care, including support for individuals with physical and developmental challenges. Certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and responsive...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
9 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom of 6 (5 at home). Did foster care for 9 years. 2 of my 6 kids were adopted. My 9 and 10-year-old boys are both autistic (9 yr old-still mostly non-verbal and not toilet trained). My youngest was a preemie who had nine hospital stays her first year-she is 6 now. Took care of a G-tube dependent, non-verbal, partially...
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Loving Grandma Care

Bakersfield, CA

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$10/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
Hello, I have a love for little kids like no other. I am a grandmother of many from church kids to my grandchildren. I am available to pick up children, do activities, feed them, and so much more. I also, have a granddaughter who has special needs so I am familiar with caring for them as well.
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Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
I have been taking care of children for years and have siblings with special need who I help with and I have experience with infants and toddlers
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have experience with special needs children as I have worked with children with a variety of needs over the years having been an instructional aide for Kern County Superintendent of Schools for 10 years now. Most of my experience is with school aged children ages four through 14 and I've worked in mostly Autism based...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Valeria and I love working with children. I'm on my second year now of working with special needs children. I substitute paraprofessionals when they are out and I step in and help classrooms. On days that I don't substitute I am available to help take care of your little one(s)! I have experience with feeding,...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
travel
swimming supervision
Hi there! My name is Soledad, and I have a background in Child Development with college coursework focused on early learning and behavioral support. I've worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and developmental delays. I love creating structured yet fun environments that help...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
My name is Hannah , I am passionate about providing compassionate and reliable care to individuals of all ages. With 2 years of experience as a student nurse, I have had the privilege of supporting families and individuals through care that promotes wellbeing and independence. I specialize in: * Assisting with daily activities...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
Caring for children is truly my passion. I have over three years of hands-on childcare experience with children from infancy through age 11, including regular care for twins and children with special needs. I'm patient, calm, and attentive, and I take pride in creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children feel...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
+ 1 more
Hey my name is Kennedy. I woke really well with kids and have a lot of experience. Kids tend to love and admire me. I have a step son and a little brother with autism, so I can handle kids with those disabilities. I was also a teachers aid for special needs students. I want to become a child psychologist so this experience will...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$17/hr
8 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
+ 1 more
With 7 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I bring a creative and responsible approach to nannying. I'm comfortable with various special needs and have a first aid/CPR certification. I enjoy reading, crafting, and playing games with kids, and I'm happy to help with homework, cooking, and light chores. I have my...
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Caring Helper

Bakersfield, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
light cleaning
meal prep
I'm really good at helping people with anything, very patient, very caring, willing to learn new things, very clean, organized. I took care of my dad when he got old and couldn't take care of himself, my grandma has Dementia so I know what it's like to take care of a person like that, I have a special needs son so I know how to...
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A Good Baby Siter Looking For Full Time Or Part Time

Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
Dedicated caregiver with over 7. 5 years of hands-on experience working with special needs children, adults, and the elderly. Skilled in providing compassionate, personalized care, including support for individuals with physical and developmental challenges. Certified in CPR and First Aid, ensuring a safe and responsive...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
errands
meal prep
respite care
+ 1 more
I am a mother and grandmother who cared for a severe special needs son, the last 10 years I have been dedicated to helping elderly people live their best life. I began caring for elderly when my parents became severely ill with covid. I offer respite care, transportation, and assistance with errands, cleaning, companionship, and...
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Compassionate And Loving Caregiver.

Bakersfield, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
meal prep
transportation
Compassionate, loving, patient caregiver who has over 25 years of experience taking care of kids and adults with disabilities in a home setting. Looking to support clients with their daily needs to give them the best support with their well-being. One thing you should know about me is.. provided full time care for a child with...
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Bakersfield, CA

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$27/hr
15 years experience
Companionship
errands
home modification
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I've been a caregiver for over 15 years. I've worked with children, adults and seniors with special needs, disabilities, hospice care and dementia care. I find caregiving very fulfilling and rewarding. I am trustworthy and responsible. I have excellent references from my time working in assisted living and dementia care...
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Looking Forward To Engaging With Your Little Ones.

Bakersfield, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
I have 9 years experience in a special-needs classroom and 15 years working on an elementary school campus. I have raised two children and also did in-home daycare when they were little so I have a lot of experience caring for children. I do not mind getting them to and from activities and preparing meals. I've had/have the...

Care Member says "My kids are looking forward to seeing Renee again! She is extremely kind, brought activities for the kids, played games, and more. On time and always...

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I Would Love To Help You. Special needs caregiver

Bakersfield, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have 20+ years of caretaking in all capacities! Just read my profile. I would love to be able to help you with your Parent, Wife, Mother or Father. I am very compassionate and my love for My Patients comes through every day! I am empathetic and kind and loving, dependable woman!
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  • The average post rate is $20.30/hr as of February 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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