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Shadonna S.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$28/hr
6 years experience
Hello, my name is Shadonna. and I have been an educator and behavioral interventionist working in schools and homes for 5+years. I have worked with mild to moderate behaviors and focused on positive reinforcement and ADLs as well as IEPs. My overall goal with each person I work with is growth, safety and helping them...
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Jamie B.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Respite care
errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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Mariah M.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$33/hr
17 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
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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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Special Needs Provider Looking For Part Time Work

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have a Nursing background and experience with working with Critical Care clients and clients with Parkinsons, Multiple sclerosis, Spinal cord injuries, Acute Flaccid myelitis, Cerebellar degeneration, Alzheimer's, and Cystic Fibrosis.
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Flexible And Fun Sitter, Tutor, Cleaner

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
My name is Macy and I am a recent UCSB Graduate with a major in Pharmacology! I am a pre med student currently taking classes online and working part time before applying to medical school next year. I love kids and have experience working with children with Special Needs and children of all ages. I have previously worked as a...
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Tawni H.'s Photo

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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Miranda R.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I'm Miranda, I'm 25, 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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Victoria R.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
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 have experience working...
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Shannon B.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have decades of child care experience. I was a nanny in my 20's. I have two grown children, one in college and one now applying for medical school. I believe in peaceful parenting and was a very hands on, natural, outdoor education parent. I am happy to help light housekeeping, light meal preparation and animal care. I have...
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Sarah S.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
Due to my current job and schedule as a preschool teacher, I'm only available in the evenings or on weekends! 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,...
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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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Alondra P.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience
I have experience as a para educator who enjoys working with elementary age children with special needs.
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Lynn D.'s Photo

Ojai, CA

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$30/hr
1 year experience
Grocery shopping
meal prep
I am a mother of three successful children and a grandmother to five grandchildren four over the age of 20 and one a year and a half. All living wonderful lives around the world. I have worked with special-needs children. I have been an antique dealer for 40+ years I own a small ranch in Ojai.
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Part-Time Special Needs Caregiver

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I am Paige :) I am a college grad from St Catherine University with a degree in Occupational Therapy. I currently work at Fraser as an Intensive ABA Behavioral Health Tech for kids ages 2-7 with level 3 autism. My previous experience comes from 10+ years of child care (new borns-middle school) I have worked as a nanny...
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Childcare For Special Needs Children.

Ventura, CA

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$18/hr
16 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
Experienced childcare in child's home for children on the spectrum. I have been a preschool teacher, substitute teacher in the district schools, and respite caregiver for special needs children of military families. My personality is curious creative, storyteller. When you find the right things to interest them, they just...
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Pediatric Occupational Therapist Seeking Caregiving Positions

Ventura, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a licensed occupational therapist and have been working with children in this role for 11 years. I have worked with children for many years, including preschool/daycare, camp counselor, Sunday School teacher and church nursery care provider, and assisting with horse and surf therapy programs. I am patient, optimistic, and...
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Certified Teacher/Childcare Provider

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'm patient and kind and I'm always willing to help children understand the world around them. I love working with children and helping them learn how to do new things. I have been working with children for over 20 years now and still get extremely excited when they grasp new concepts! Helping children learn and develop is a...
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Energetic & Creative Childcare Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
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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Taylor B.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
errands
light cleaning
transportation
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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Amalia N.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I'm Amalia, 20, turning 21 this October! I'm moving from Santa Barbara to San Diego and, while excited, I'm very sad to leave my families: a 7-month-old I've cared for since 3 months and 10 & 12-year-olds I've been with for over a year. I've loved growing close with both and hope to build that same relationship in San Diego!...
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  • The average posted rate is $30.00/hr as of September 2026

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