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Brittany A.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
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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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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Respite care
light cleaning
transportation
errands
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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Santa Barbara, CA

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$33/hr
17 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 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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$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
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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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
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
Light cleaning
craft assistance
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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Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Steven! I have endless patience made possible through humor and enjoy working with kids. I'm athletic, energetic and dependable. Seeking part-time employment to supplement my day job in the creative non-profit sector. I'm a huge reader and literacy is important to me. I also really enjoy the beach and being outside-...
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Patient Caring And Cheerful

Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
The majority of my experience is caring for children, however I started out working in a special needs care home for infants with severe medical needs. I have a lot of experience in care management and running a home. I also spent a little over a year volunteering Monday through Friday in a retirement home with 3 residents who...
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Special Needs Assistance.

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Hello, I am a young woman with plenty of experience with special needs households. Mainly autism and aba therapy, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, ADHD disorder and rehabilitation from severe injuries. I bring kindness, structure, fun and learning to the family and the job brings me so much joy working with these individuals!
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Reliable, Experienced Child Caregiver (Special Needs Friendly)

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
CHILDCARE PROVIDER BABYSITTER; CAREGIVER; BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT; SAFETY AWARENESS; COMMUNICATION SKILLS; PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING; EMPATHY AND COMPASSION; OBSERVATION AND AWARENESS; ENGAGEMENT AND CREATIVITY; BASIC MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE; I'd describe my personality as compassionate, reliable, patient I like working with kids...
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Energetic & Creative Childcare Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, respectful I like working with kids because I have always loved kids, they are funny, outgoing, and make me smile :) I started working with kids when I was in middle school. I worked at a summer Girl Scout camp for several years, I worked at a preschool as a teachers assistant...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
transportation
errands
I have experience providing in home senior care as well as adults with special needs in a group home. Both of which I assisted with daily living activities, medication reminders, companionship, some mobility support, and creating a safe, comfortable environment for clients to thrive. I also am comfortable with house work,...
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