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Malissa R.

Santa Ana, CA

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$27/hr
22 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
40 years old, loving mother and experienced childcare provider with over 20 years of expertise, education in early childhood development and nutrition. Dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing environment where every child can thrive. Specializing in early childhood education, experience with all age groups from infant to teens....
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Supportive & Skilled In ABA | Psychology Major

Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
Hi, I'm Nevelyn! I'm dependable, compassionate, and patient, with over 4 years of experience in caregiving and a background in psychology and ABA therapy. I love supporting individuals with special needs and helping them thrive through structure, empathy, and understanding. I began caregiving through my work in the mental health...
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Irvine, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
Hi! I'm Wendy, a caring and organized 30-year-old caregiver. I have experience with infants, toddlers, and children with special needs. I always aim to create a safe, supportive environment and would love to see if I'm the right fit for your family.
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Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I work with children long time a go, most of the time I work like a Caregiver for people with diferent needs , my personal experience is a mother with children with special needs, now I feel like I really like work with kids if I have the opportunity .
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Richard A.'s Photo

Aliso Viejo, CA

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$25/hr
8 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
companionship
meal prep
dementia
+ 1 more
Compassionate and dedicated caregiver with 8 years of experience providing exceptional care to elderly and patients need special needs like Authism. Skilled in assisting patients with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs. Admin the Meds and Dr Appointments if needed I'd describe my personality as loving, caring and...
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Laguna Hills, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
transportation
errands
+ 1 more
I have over 10 years experience working with seniors and adults with disabilities. I currently work as a job coach for adults with special needs and disabilities so I have evening and weekends available. I have reliable transportation, resume and a clean background on file.
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Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
Hi, I'm Marjan. I'm a caring and patient caregiver with experience supporting seniors and children, including those with dementia or special needs. I help with daily care, routines, meal prep, and safe play, always focusing on comfort and emotional support. I treat everyone with dignity, kindness, and respect and I will care for...
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Irvine, CA

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$28/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
Great with kids especially infants, very patient, knows how to handle stressful situations, I have previously worked at the YMCA kidzone for a year therefore I have experience with many children at once. During this experience I learned how to keep a safe and place while also having fun with the children. I also have a special...
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Mission Viejo, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
errands
transportation
Compassionate Filipino caregiver with 7 years of experience dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of seniors and individuals with special needs. Known for building trusting relationships, providing attentive personal care, and creating a safe, supportive environment that promotes comfort, independence, and emotional...
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Aliso Viejo, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Bringing joy and nurturing growth to young lives is my passion. My previous babysitting experiences sparked a desire to positively impact children's lives and support families by providing reliable care. With a graduate degree and three years of experience, I am comfortable caring for one child at a time. I am patient, calm,...
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Lake Forest, CA

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$25/hr
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
travel
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello parents - I'm a mom of a 36, 27 & 20-year-old. I also have 3 grandchildren that I enjoy albeit far away but we correspond via FaceTime regularly. I love children & enjoy spending time with them. I'm currently working towards being a special needs bus driver for the district & have completed the live scan, first aid, CPR...
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Orange, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
I am a male nanny (manny). I have nannied for 6 different children and 3 different families overall. I enjoy being a caretaker and helping out any way I can. I have cared for kids with down syndrome, adhd, and speech delay. I have a lot of experience as well as emergency medical training. I was an EMT and I volunteered with...
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$21/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
companionship
dementia
I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with experience supporting children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I bring patience, strong communication skills, and a deep sense of responsibility to every job. In past roles, I've helped with daily routines, homework, meal prep, and provided emotional support....
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Irvine, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello, My name is Jennifer. I have 15 years of full time nanny experience between the 4 long term families I have worked for. They are all happy and available to be used as reference as well. My experience: I have experience working with newborns (sleep/overnight training, potty training, etc.) through teenagers. I have also...
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Leah P.'s Photo

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
transportation
I am a teacher looking for a nanny position for this summer from mid June- mid Aug or helping a family with an aging parent or grandparent or both. I live in RSM and I would love find something close to home. From Sept-mid June I am a TK/Kinder teacher at a private School. I have been teaching there for the last 2 years and...
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Irvine, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
I am a compassionate and dependable caregiver with professional experience supporting seniors, individuals with disabilities, and children with autism. As a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), I have worked closely with children and adults on the autism spectrum, using evidence-based strategies such as Applied Behavior...
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Aliso Viejo, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
light cleaning
I started working with kids when I was 14. I was a vbs leader, taking care of a group of around 8 kids all day. I was a camp counselor every summer for 4 years. I currently work at a Private middle and elementary school so im currently working with kids at this job. I also helped raise my extremely special needs brother and...
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Special Needs Caregiver/Personal Assistant

Irvine, CA

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$35/hr
4 years experience
I'm passionate about people. I've spent the last year working as an ESL instructor to children ages 5-13 in an online classroom. Prior to that I worked as a personal assistant to an adult client with nonverbal Downs Syndrome. I worked with this client for two years. During that time, I transported the client to and from...
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Irvine, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Working with children has always been my passion! I have experience with children of all ages- newborn to teens. I am currently going to college full-time as a child development major to ultimately become a special needs teacher. I have also been working as an instructional assistant in an autism specific kindergarten/1st grade...
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Special Ed Provider

Orange, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I am a teacher of children with special needs in Venezuela. Now in the US for more than two years, I'm attending UC Riverside to validate my studies and 10 years of experience working with special needs children. I like to educate children through games and recreational activities. I establish routines and structured activities...
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