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Fawn Ray K.


Carpinteria, CA

$30-50/hr8 yrs exp

Caregiving And Taking Care Of Those With Special Needs

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I have worked off and on with children and elderly care patients with different types of special needs, both privately and through my church and also for about 10 years when I lived at a camp and ran programs for them. I had a business for 10 years, caregiving for elderly.
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Chelsea A.


Carpinteria, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Playful And Gentle Child Care!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Chelsea. Thank you for reading my profile! As a conscientious young woman with a Psychology degree and 18 years of consistent experience with children from newborn through young adulthood, I would love to make an impact on your family's development and happiness! My thousands of hours working in schools, nurseries,...
Chelsea can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

I am a highly experienced nanny and school-aged childcare teacher with a knack for wrangling kids of all ages, from babies to twins. In my adventures, I've cared for a 2 and 5-year-old duo and survived the shenanigans of a 4/5-year-old during two wild summers in Santa Barbara. I've also navigated the chaos of a family with three...
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Fawn Ray K.


Carpinteria, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giving For Those In Need

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

To Whom It May Concern, i've been caregiving for 14 years, and I love it! The fact that I get to love on people who are struggling to find a voice after so many changes in the Physical and mental health. My job is to come in and remind them of who they are despite these losses they are still loved, valued and cherished. I love...
Fawn Ray can also help with: Home modification, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Rachel B.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Of 2 Older Sons Is Here To Help. Come Home To Clean, Full, Happy Kids And A Tidy House

5.0

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Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

I am a professional nanny, personal assistant and postpartum doula. I love nurturing children of all ages! I have had the privilege of working with over 47 families since COVID. Including working at the Miramar. I specialize in infants and children with special needs. My own sons are 21 and 24 years old. They went to Montecito...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel! "

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Growing up the oldest of seven, I have always been inclined to caring for others. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Direct Care Professional, Nanny, Ski Patroller, and Camp Counselor including people with special needs such as seizure disorders and autism. My two favorite demographics to support are children and elders. I am...
Joanna can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

I have been fully vaccinated for COVID and love nurturing children of all ages! I specialize in infants and children with special needs. My own sons are 19 and 22 years old. They are now thriving adults living on their own. I would be happy forward background report, DMV records, negative COVID test and resume. I have...
Growing up the oldest of seven, I have always been inclined to caring for others. I have worked as a Preschool Teacher, Direct Care Professional, Nanny, Ski Patroller, and Camp Counselor including people with special needs such as seizure disorders and autism. My two favorite demographics to support are children and elders. I am...
Joanna can also help with: Mobility assistance, light cleaning, errands, personal care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Devon J.


Santa Barbara, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Caregiver/ Assistant Available

Hi there! I'm a nanny with 13+ years of consistent and diverse childcare, household management, and personal assistant experience. I have worked in pre-schools, church nurseries, a daycare, and have been lucky to work for dozens of families in their homes. I have experience working with and caring for children and adults with...
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Scott M.


Ventura, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Childcare Provider For Special Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

NEW Full availability! I am an experienced and passionate childcare provider who enjoys working with children with all needs. Over the past 5 years, I have gained valuable experience working with autistic children on the spectrum. This has given me a deep understanding of the unique challenges and needs of children with special...
Scott can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thank you Scott for your patient assistance and guidance for our son this week. It means so much to us."

Jessica W.

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Nikole R.


Santa Barbara, CA

$30-33/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Best Friend

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I came from a pretty large family, so the reality is I started helping out with younger siblings and cousins right out the gate. The thing is I was always naturally good with kids and I really enjoyed it. Then when I got a little older I took some "working with children" classes, I became the go to neighborhood babysitter and...
Nikole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Nikki is the best. She nannied my kids (age 2 and 4 at the time) two years ago for the summer and we still call on her as our first choice for babysitting. My kids get so excited when she comes over. Nikki's strengths are her genuine love for the kids she cares for...

Stephanie D.

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Crystal M.


Ventura, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! I have an extensive background Working with both typically developing students and special needs students. . I've taught all age groups from infants to high school. I have experience teaching elementary and middle school as well as working . I homeschooled my own daughter whose now . I am 40 years old and willing to help...
Crystal can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
5.0
"Crystal is a kind and compassionate person. Her patients is remarkable. She has cared for my child and her education and experience with special needs children was a great help with their schoolwork.I trust her implicitly."

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Tammy A.


Santa Barbara, CA

$18-23/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Tammy. Caregiving is my Passion! I have been a professional caregiver and personal assistant for over 20 years in the Santa Barbara area. I have worked with a range of clients from newborns to elderly with a variety of needs, abilities, accommodations. I place a high value on confidentiality and discretion with all...
5.0
"Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive. She is a wealth of information about wellness and healing, a great listener, and a remarkable human being. I feel...

Jennifer S.

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Jade P.


Ventura, CA

$20-45/hr8 yrs exp

Responsible Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jade P I am 24 years old and looking to become a nanny here in San Diego. I am a 3rd year transfer student at UC San Diego from Ventura C. A. I am very good with kids and good with routines. If you are in need ASAP give me a call if you are interested. -Cared for special needs children at Douglas Penfield School...
Jade can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I was a stay-at-home mom for 18+ years. I also worked part-time as a real estate professional when my kids were in their teenage years. I love children and loved being a stay-at-home mom. I am a caring, loving, and devoted caregiver in many ways and feel very confident in the caretaking of infants...
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Olivia M.


Ventura, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience with not with autism I am very patient I have experience I have 8 kids there all married... also I am a caregiver for 20 years With good references...
Hi! My name is Charlotte, and I was a stay-at-home mom for 18+ years in the Conejo Valley. I love children and loved being a stay-at-home mom. I am a caring, patient, compassionate and devoted caregiver in many ways. I am very confident in caring for infants and children. I moved to Santa Barbara about five years ago when my...
While I do have no experience working with special needs, I believe all children are special and I am more than willing to be trained in all services necessary
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Isabelle E.


Ventura, CA

$22-27/hr1 yrs exp

Compassionate, Patient And Energetic Smile Creator

I'm a positive energetic and patient recent college graduate. I have experience working with individuals with special needs in both my home life and professional experience. I have worked with clients aged 4- elderly with varying levels of care. In my services, I offer a fun, educational(if appropriate), accepting environment...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Carpinteria, CA

Rachel B.

5.0

Rachel is AMAZING! I trust another mother's instinct around safety, kindness and encouraging good manners. Our kids begged for her to come back and make cupcakes! Plus the house was tidy and fresh when we returned. Thank you Rachel!

- Care member

Scott M.

5.0

We love Scott! Scott is always punctual, clean, and professionally attired. He is very kind, gentle, and patient with my husband. Scott is knowledgeable and pays close attention to detail and direction. You will never have to worry about asking something twice of Scott. He always gets it the...

- Janelle C.

Nikole R.

5.0

Nikki has been w/ our family for over a year now, and she is a gem! The kids love her, and she integrated into our family easily. She has traveled with us, done overnight, and drives the kids to various activities. Here is a summary of her strengths: —excellent communication w kids and...

- Kathy T.

Crystal M.

5.0

I have been relying on Crystal as my go-to babysitter for the past five months, and I must say, she is absolutely amazing! Her exceptional qualities and dedication have truly impressed me and my son. I am thrilled to write this review to highlight Crystal's outstanding babysitting...

- Care member

Tammy A.

5.0

Tammy helped me during a long recovery period after complicated foot surgery. I found her to be flexible, caring, proactive, and extremely positive. She is a wealth of information about wellness and healing, a great listener, and a remarkable human being. I feel very lucky to have found her.

- Jennifer S.

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