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Patricia H.

Santa Barbara, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
mobility assistance
meal prep
light cleaning
home modification
Hello, my name is Patty , let me introduce myself, I have worked in home care for over 10 years along with growing up with a special needs sister . I am an empathetic and compassionate person that loves children, the seniors and animals. I currently work for Complete care at home and have been with them for the last three years,...
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Los Olivos, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
Hi!! I am a certified aid for children with special needs and am a student at SBCC with the major of mathematics transferring to a university within the next year to get my cridential!
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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
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
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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Creative Sitter

Santa Barbara, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Nurturing young minds is my greatest passion! With five years of experience caring for children aged newborn to 11, I bring patience, creativity, and a friendly demeanor to every interaction. I have a college degree, am First Aid Training and CPR Training certified, and possess experience with special needs children, as well as...
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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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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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Experienced, Nurturing, Friendly Childcare Provider

Santa Barbara, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have years of experience with children including infants, toddlers, elementary school aged kids, all the way up through pre-teens, special needs, and medical needs management. I am fun and reliable and I love taking care of others, as well as helping with meals, cleaning and organizing! I am Adult and Pediatric First...
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
I have worked closely with disabled children for two years. I worked in an elementary school and helped children with special needs in a fourth grade classroom. Emotional and physical support!
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Santa Barbara, CA

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$15/hr
9 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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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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Santa Barbara, CA

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$19/hr
3 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
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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Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
Hi! My name is Amalia. I'm 20 years old. I am currently attending SBCC majoring in psychology! All my classes are online so school never comes between my work. I'm on the older side of 10 siblings. I grew up helping out my Mama around the house and taking care of my younger siblings. My family also fosters through all of that...
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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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Santa Barbara, CA

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$33/hr
17 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 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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Santa Barbara, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi My name is Bodhi, and I have over four years of experience working at a summer camp teaching kids how to surf and ocean safety along with four years as a swim instructor. Through these roles, I've developed strong supervision and safety skills while creating fun, engaging activities that help kids feel confident and...
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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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Iceon A.'s Photo

Santa Barbara, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
hello :) my name is Iceon (ice-in), im 18 and looking to work mostly with kids but am open to many jobs! i've volunteered with many summer/spring/winter camps as an art teacher. I've also worked with people and kids of special needs, in the pool and at their cottage hospital wheelchair camp. i'm licensed and able to drive. Happy...
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