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Trusted, Reliable Caregiver With Special Needs Experience

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a dedicated and compassionate caregiver with over 8 years of hands-on experience supporting children of all ages. My background includes working as a babysitter, private nanny, after school tutor, and paraeducator where I helped create safe, engaging, and nurturing environments tailored to each child's unique needs and...
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Out Of All The Fish In The Sea, The Nanny For Your Kiddos Is Me

Ventura, CA

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$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
Hi, I'm Brooke! A professional, energetic, educated, creative, kind & dedicated nanny/ pre school teacher of 28 yrs. I've had the pleasure working w/hundreds of kids. I love working w/ all ages -infants to teens. I have experience w/ many different responsibilities & dynamics in all sorts of childcare routines. I take pride in...
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Hello I Am Alexa!

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as a respite for about three years now! I have worked with many different families, with each child having different needs. I have worked for different companies such as channels islands social services, child care aware, and IHSS over these 3 years and have had amazing experiences! I am currently studying...
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Special Needs Inclusive Care Specialist

Oak View, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I am a compassionate and dedicated professional with extensive experience working with developmentally disabled children and adults. Throughout my career, I have been committed to creating inclusive and nurturing environments tailored to the unique needs of individuals with diverse abilities. My expertise includes implementing...
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Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Ojai, CA

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$40/hr
5 years experience
My background with special needs: I have worked in a special needs day class /elementary school a few years back . I have worked with children on the autism spectrum, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, and ADHD. During my time working at school, I also attended special training in ABA followed by a practical training week...
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Reliable Nanny For Families With Or Without Special Needs

Santa Barbara, CA

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$45/hr
13 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi!! I'm a positive, energetic, and passionate caregiver with a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families with special needs. I have 13 years of experience working with children and adults with diverse developmental, behavioral, and mental health needs, including dual diagnosis. For almost eight years, I worked as...
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Kind Caregiver

Ojai, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I have over 9 years experience caring for children. I've spent 7 years working with children with special needs; Autism, Asperger's, Down's Syndrome, ADHD, and blindness. Each experience and relationship has been different, and I value each and every one. I have learned that I am a very patient, emphatic, attentive,...
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Ventura, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Olivia - Professional Caregiver Profile I am a dedicated caregiver with 29 years of experience providing compassionate care to individuals in all stages of need, including those living with dementia, Alzheimer's, and patients in hospice. My skills include assisting with daily activities, managing and reminding patients about...
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Trauma-informed Mom Of Medical Special Needs Child

Ojai, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have 30 years experience caring for children, from infants to preteens. I worked through college and grad school as a nanny and substitute preschool teacher. I was asked to be the godmother of the twins I cared for (which tells you what a trusted member of their family I became). I'm a mother of 2, and my eldest has special...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a student at Santa Barbara City College, majoring with a Criminal Justice degree. I am an older sister, with much experience in taking care of children of all ages and as special needs children. I have gained alot of experience being a private caregiver and being a volunteer tutor. I am a caring, dedicated, and patient...
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SPED Instructional Aid V

Santa Barbara, CA

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$21/hr
10 years experience
I have 17 years of teaching experience. It started with assisting my mom's daycare growing up. I've taught at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel for five years, Ojai Unified one one with a student that was severe, Goleta as a Substitute for the Special Education Department, and also in Ventura County with the After School Program and...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$27/hr
Being neurodivergent myself and having a partner who is in the spectrum has opened my eyes to the possibilities of meeting unique needs of others. My experience and knowledge in neurodivergent care started when I was a STEM tutor for neurodivergent kids in Seattle. I'm able to adapt very quickly and strive to help successfully...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
4 years experience
I have worked with ppl of all ages w a variety of special needs. I am extremely patient and willing to learn anything!
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Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hey everyone! What a crazy year this has been!! Well-My name is Haley and I'm looking to work with some awesome kiddos and families! Currently I'm working at a company as Behavior Technician-but I'm looking for some change :) I've spent the last 2. 5 years working closely with families that have kiddos on the autism spectrum as...
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Part Time Best Friend

Santa Barbara, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
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...
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Ventura, CA

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$28/hr
5 years experience
I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a strong passion for supporting individuals with special needs. I take pride in creating a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where each person feels valued, understood, and empowered to live as independently as possible. With experience in assisting with daily living...
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Ventura, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
I'm a career nanny and certified newborn care specialist. I have my AA IN Early childhood education. Associate teaching certification. Patience and positivity and reliability are traits I hold. As well as being warm, friendly and helpful.
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
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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Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
carpooling
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I am a 27 -old women who has a background and experience with special needs children (licensed medical assistant), animals, gardening, and yardwork. I love helping others and I would love to find a job that gives back to me emotionally as much I put into it! References available. Hope to speak with you soon!!!
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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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