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Athene P.

Creative And Fun Sitter!

Colfax, CA

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$17/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, my name is Athene (pronounced like Athena)! I have been in the food industry for the past four years as a manager, but don't let that fool you! In high school, I tutored elementary kids, as well as assisted at the elementary school's special needs program for 2 years. I have babysitting experience since I was 15, and I...
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Grass Valley, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
With over 20 years childcare experience I have had the privilege of nurturing and guiding children from various ages and backgrounds ranging from new borns to adolescence, preschool teaching, special needs and live-in. My extensive experience has equipped me with the skills to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment....

Coral W. says "Deana is a wonderful nanny who our daughter loves dearly. She is always engaging, playful, and reads her cues well. She started with us when our daughter...

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Nanny/Sitter

Grass Valley, CA

4.9(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I was a stay at home mother of 3 girls, and I home schooled them. They are all grown and on their own. I am a loving and nurturing mature woman who is in good health and physically fit. I guess you could say, my experience is being a stay at home mom for 22 years. Taking care of others is what I am good at, and do well. I cared...

Sarah A. says "Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible and willing...

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Part Time Caregiver Available

Grass Valley, CA

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$17/hr
Along with having been a teacher for several years and substituting in special needs classes, I am currently caring for a 12-year-old boy with Autism on Fridays and Wednesdays. I also picked up from school and cared for a 7-year-old with Autism and ADHD for a few months before falling and injuring my leg the first week in April...
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Grass Valley, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I have been caring for children and a teacher for over 20 years. My passion for fostering their growth and development motivates me to be the best caregiver I can be. I am a patient, calm, creative, imaginative, and friendly person. I communicate regularly with parents about their child's day and any issues that arise. I follow...
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Caregiver

Grass Valley, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I am a loving and compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience working with special needs individuals. I am supportive and encouraging. Those I care for will always be listened to and understood and embraced with enthusiasm. I'm also fun and creative so we will always have an enjoyable time together. I'm attentive and...
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Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Jill. I am a professional nanny and caretaker and companion to many from an infant to end of life. I am joyful and outgoing and love to go outside and be active and take kids on adventures.. I have experience with all ages, and I've worked quite a bit with special needs such as autism and Cerebral Palsy. As an...
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Cuddle Giver & Smile Creator

Grass Valley, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi families! My name is Mia, and I am a loving, patient and dependable nanny, with over 5 years of childcare experience. I've worked with children of all ages and I truly enjoy supporting their development through fun, engaging activities and consistent routines. I previously worked for 3 years caring for two girls ages 2 and...
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Committed, Independent, And Intuitive

Grass Valley, CA

4.8(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I seek a family that values nature, the outdoors, plenty of physical exercise, communication, arts and crafts, and constant learning moments daily. I have experience with Early Headstart for infant and toddler care, preschool in a public school setting, in-home nanny care with up to 4 children long-term and short-term, summer...

Care Member says "Jillian watched my 20month old daughter for a week while I had work orientation. She was always on time, very communicative, and even brought extra...

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Auburn, CA

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
companionship
personal care
mobility assistance
hospice services
+ 1 more
I am an energetic, reliable, honest adult who has provided care to special needs children through adulthood for over 25 years. I have experience providing ADL (Activities of Daily Living), preparing diabetic meals, senior care, and end of life for over 7 years. Familiar with early Dementia, Parkinson, and MS. My CPR and First...

Care Member says "I would like to share about my experience with Tammy as a caregiver. First off, she is very professional. My mother was not an easy person to get care...

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Auburn, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I have over five years of experience with children. I currently work with disabled adults and am capable of working with your loved ones with special needs. I also teach private swim lessons to a large range of ages. I was a lifeguard and a coach to my hometown swim team I am certified in CPR I recognize that I have no...
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Auburn, CA

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$21/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
My passion for children and nurturing nature has been a huge part of my life. My four years of paid experience caring for children, combined with my coursework in Early Child Development, have equipped me with valuable insights. Before I was hired at a childcare job site I volunteered for two years working with kids at Acres of...
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$21/hr
9 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have worked professionally with children for 8 years and I specialize in children with special needs. I worked with a special needs child for 6 years before becoming employed as a Board Certified Autism Technician at a local Autism center, which is where I currently work. I'm looking to supplement my income through care. com...
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I Am An Open Book! I Love To Help Others And Provide Quality Care.

Auburn, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
carpooling
travel
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a licensed vocational nurse with over a decade of experience. From NICU to skilled nursing, I have cared for all ages. I have most recently managed a psychiatric residential treatment facility for adolescents, working with special needs children. I started my career as a baby sitter at 13yr old and then progressed to a CNA...
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Compassionate Caregiver

Nevada City, CA

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$20/hr
7 years experience
My name is Katelyn and I will be moving to Northern California next month. I am 25 years old, and I have 7 years of experience working with children from 2 months - 26 years. I am extremely passionate about working with children and I value creating a safe and nurturing space for growth and development. The first Daycare I...
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Compassionate And Caring Nanny

Nevada City, CA

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$17/hr
7 years experience
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
My name is Katelyn and I will be moving to Northern California next month. I am 25 years old, and I have 7 years of experience working with children from 2 months - 26 years. I am extremely passionate about working with children and I value creating a safe and nurturing space for growth and development. The first Daycare I...
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Grass Valley, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
I love kids and have experience with kids of all ages. I have 4 yrs paid experience with children with disabilities. I'm honest, dependable, caring and down to earth.
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Grass Valley, CA

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$20/hr
8 years experience
I am a mother of two adult children and a 15-month-old grandson. I have worked as a special education assistant for elementary school teachers for the past eight years. I can drop off and pick up from school and assist with homework. Also, I can get your children to their afterschool activities. I am an animal lover and am very...
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Nanny, Douala & Family Helper Extraordinaire!

Nevada City, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Lindsay - a loving, experienced caregiver and single mom to a sweet 4-year-old. I have 15+ years of experience with children of all ages, including special needs and medically fragile care. I'm a certified birth/postpartum doula, fluent in ASL, and trained in pediatric CPR/AED and first aid. My background includes...
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Auburn, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Please reach out to me and I will send my bio directly to you after we speak with each other. I have worked in neurological disease research and have experience working with debilitating diseases.
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Deana F.

Deana is a wonderful nanny who our daughter loves dearly. She is always engaging, playful, and reads her cues well. She started with us when...

- Coral W.

Joanne Y.

Joanne was early to the interview and is clearly a caring woman. She was easy to talk to and had a positive attitude. She was very flexible...

- Sarah A.

Jillian H.

Jillian watched my 20month old daughter for a week while I had work orientation. She was always on time, very communicative, and even...

- Care member

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