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Meghan M.

The Millennial Mary Poppins

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan, and I have several years of experience caring for children-including those with special needs-as well as elderly individuals. Caregiving has always been a passion of mine. My mother was a pediatric and hospice nurse, and from a young age I was inspired by her compassion and service. I'm 30 years old...
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Creative Sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion! With five years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. I have a college degree, am First Aid Training and CPR Training certified, and possess experience with special needs children, as well as...
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Ventura, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Bringing five years of experience working with children aged newborn to adolescence, I'm eager to provide nurturing care for your family. My previous babysitting roles sparked a passion for positively impacting young lives and supporting families by offering reliable childcare. I am patient, creative, and friendly, and I...
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Mature, Professional, Experienced Caregiver, Mothers-Helper And Home Services

Ojai, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have lived in the Ojai Valley for 15+ years and have worked throughout the community in various roles. Currently, I work part-time in finance, however, I am offering part-time services through Care. com. I have experience in child care, adult care, special needs, home organization (purging, deep cleaning), and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have babysat since I was 12 years old. I nannied a lot during the summer when I was in High School. I have two children of my own. My daughter is 10 and my son is 9. My son has ASD and it brought out my passion in working with children even more. I have a job currently as a SPED AID at an Elementary School working with kids...
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11yrs Working With Special Children/teens/adults

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
Medical Assistant for 11yrs with 6 of those years working with a Pediatrics. I myself have a Teen with Autism and he is such a smart kid! I am Bilingual, CPR and First Aid Certified. I have an Associates Degree in Social Behavioral Science from Ventura College. I have worked with Special kids for about 5yrs now and I love being...
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Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I am a middle child of five! Grew up taking care of my younger siblings and am currently the primary caretaker of my sister with special needs. I love playing with kids! Whether that's just watching tv with them or taking them to the park!
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Ventura, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! Im Erica, I have 4 years of paid experience with children of various ages. I also work with special needs adults and children and have 3 years of paid experience in that. I am CPR, seizure, and first aid certified. I am outgoing and can help with a variety of things such as homework help, after school pick up, tutoring and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$27/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
Spiritually-minded childcare and learning specialist. I am currently enrolled in early childhood education, specializing in Montessori principles. I have over 4 years of childcare experience from infants to adolescence. My speciality is working with neurodivergent kids (autism, adhd, developmental delays, etc) additional to my...
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Certified Nursing Assistant

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have experience working in a long-term care facility. I have done this for 15 years.
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Full-Time Nanny With 10+ Years Experience

Oak View, CA

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$25/hr
12 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My experience as a nanny, home school teacher, and speech/language therapist for special needs toddlers, developed my passion for kids and teaching. I wasn't able to have children of my own, so I've always LOVED having kids in my life. I'm middle-aged but VERY active, and have the high energy level of a 30-something. I...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I am currently a SE teacher working with students TK- 6th grade, in a mild to moderate setting; with disabilities ranging from learning disabilities, intellectual disabilities, Autism, Anxiety, ADHD and emotional disabilities. Prior to that I was a para educator working with special education students in the elementary...
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Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Errands
light cleaning
transportation
respite care
Making a positive impact on families is why I became a caregiver. With three years of experience, I offer respite care, transportation, errands, shopping, and light housekeeping. I have a high school degree and am CPR and First Aid certified. I adapt to changing routines and de-escalate stressful situations, especially when...
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Hello, Santa Barbara Families! I Can't Wait To Meet And Assist You!

Santa Barbara, CA

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$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm Macy, I'm a student at SBCC from Kansas City. My positive experience in previous babysitting roles and my innate desire to positively impact children's lives have led me to this fulfilling career. I'm known for my patience, calmness, and creativity, which helps me connect with children on their level. I have spent years...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$33/hr
17 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have 17 years of teaching experience. It started with assisting my mom's Daycare growing up. I taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for five years. Then, I taught at Ojai Unified working one on one with a student that was severe on the special needs disability spectrum order. After that, I was with Goleta Unified as a Substitute...
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I Would Love To Help Out Families Who Need A Lending, Care-giving Hand!

Ventura, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hi there! I would like to start off by saying I'm flexible with pay and hours! A little background info: I am currently working at a job where I teach 1st-5th grade students art/science lessons for an after school program. I've had a lot of experience with special needs and general education. I was also a private tutor/nanny in...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Miranda, I'm 24, born and raised in Ventura. I've found myself in a caretaker position my whole life. Babysitting at 10, helping my mom in a special needs classroom my whole life, then volunteering at Mission Church. Kids are my priority in almost every situation. I'm positive, outgoing, & stern where need be. I respect...
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Ventura, CA

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$19/hr
2 years experience
I am currently a board certified autism technician. I have experience with all ages and all levels of ability on the autism spectrum.
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
travel
Growing up, I had a very special relationship with my own babysitter, whom I looked up to deeply. I try to carry her loving and thoughtful spirit into my work as a nanny. My childcare experience spans all age groups, including children with special needs. For the past six years, I have worked as a babysitter for different...
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About Me

Santa Barbara, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Victoria , and I absolutely love working with kids. Each summer, I volunteer with Peer Buddies, a program that pairs children with special needs and peer mentors. This has given me meaningful experience supporting children of all abilities with patience, kindness, and care. I also serve as a children's teacher at...
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