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Cassandra W.

Part-time Special Needs Helper :)

Lafayette, CA

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$40/hr
3 years experience
My older sister has developmental disabilities and I've always felt good about offering support to those with special needs. I have experience especially with young adults and children with special needs and have worked one on one and in special needs classrooms as a volunteer and assistant and at social and sporting events. I'm...
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Lafayette, CA

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$15/hr
I am a very big sports fan and I love talking to peopl. I worked with people for 6 years with all ages. I work with special needs kids at a school
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Wellness Caregiver

Lafayette, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Mother of two adult children BSW (bachelors social work) Worked with several populations including: Elderly Autistic Special needs All age ranges Nurses aide in nursing home Caregiver Hospice Volunteer Death Doula
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About Me

Lafayette, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Hey my name is frankie T and I'm 25 years old and I was born and raised in Lafayette but at age 18 I moved to Monterey to go to college and I just moved back home in early june. I have worked with kids at a recreation department in Monterey for 3 years and now I work with special needs kids at a school
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Lafayette, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Olivia, I'm currently a 1:1 teacher at a private academy in Berkeley. I'm seeking tutoring or babysitting jobs for the summer. I have been babysitting for the past 10 years in the Lamorinda area, and have experiencing kids of all ages. I specialize in teaching with middle and high schoolers. I have also had extensive...
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Dedicated Childcare Professional

Lafayette, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience
Hi! I'm Natalia, and I truly enjoy caring for little ones. I have over 5 years of experience working with children, including time at a school for kids with special needs in Brazil. I have a background in psychology, completed a child development course, and I'm CPR certified. I'm most comfortable with children up to 7 years...
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Professional And Loving Nanny

Lafayette, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello my name is Mima and I enjoy spending time with children as they bring joy to my life and they keep me motivated!:) Throughout the last 7+ years of being a Nanny/Babysitter in California (I have 2 additional years of babysitting in my home country Serbia), I have learned a lot about children: how they grow and develop, to...
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Lafayette, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have cared for and taught 1000's of children and adults, in 30 plus cities, 3 states, and 5 countries. I have owned and operated an arts enrichment (piano, theater, dance, yoga, art, gymnastics), and childrens enertainment business for over 20 years. Other past jobs and qualifications: 1. Nursing home nurses aid 2. Hospice...
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Happy Helper

Lafayette, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
I have extensive experience providing child care and love kids (including caring for children with disabilities and special needs). My undergraduate bachelor's program included a university studies focus in Child and Family Studies. I have provided child care for countless families beginning in middle school. I've assisted in...
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Lafayette, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Have BSW Certified Life Coach Social worker Nurses Aide Hospice volunteer Caregiver for 99yr old Group homes for special needs and children/teens/seniors Entertainer in senior care facilities and veterans hall. Death Doula CPR and safety training
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Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello there! I am 32 years old, searching for a full time nanny position. I love caring for children of all ages, and am very pet friendly. I have 10+ years of childcare experience, and I come with excellent references upon request. I am a career nanny, and take this profession very seriously. I am very comfortable with multiple...

Lauren V. says "Natalie is very dependable and a very sweet and kind person. She is very dedicated to the families and children she takes care of. She goes above and...

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Creative And Highly Specialized Child Caretaker

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
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$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 24 families in your area
Meal prep
I am a certified Postpartum Doula, Special Needs Caretaker and Nanny. For over 10 years I have had the pleasure of working with a range of ages and abilities in special needs capacity. I support play based learning and have extra training around social and emotional growth in regard to behavioral health and other emotional or...

Care Member says "Rose was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!"

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Caregiver

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi! My name is Sierra! I am a professional caregiver for children of all ages with special needs, and a part time nanny/babysitter. I have experience working with kids ages 1-14. I am looking for some extra babysitting and pet sitting work. I am skilled in working with children both with and without special needs. I am caring,...

Karl L. says "Sierra babysits for her younger sister and my girlfriend's three children. They all love her enthusiasm and caring nature."

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Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our...

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Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Oakland, CA

4.5(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a Kinesiology degree from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete my whole childhood) but when I graduated, plans changed. I have most of my experiences as a mother, to (beautiful 18 yr. old daughter)...

Donald W. says "Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged...

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Experienced Weekend And Overnight Sitter

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have 20 years of childcare experience. I have experience watching multiples, special needs (autism) and large families (5+ more children). I love playing with children and being outdoors.
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Concord, CA

3.0(1)
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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Dementia
home modification
hospice services
live-in home care
personal care
+ 1 more
I became a caregiver because I have a passion for helping people with special needs. Through my past experiences, I have acquired skills and abilities highly relevant to the Caregiver position: Track record of providing assistance to elderly in activities of daily living. Well versed in motivating clients to enjoy their...

Jodie G. says "We just love Hilda and she really does well with my Mom and is so nice. Highly recommend her."

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I Was A Pediatrician In My Home Country,

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 20 years experience with kids and worked with special needs, I have written some books about child development and speech problems that help me in dealing with these kinds of children.

Fara F. says "Roya is very professional and knowledgeable. She's very kind and caring person ."

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Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$33/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 26 families in your area
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hello I'm Bridget and I'm 26 I use to work at daycare where I usually cared for multiple kids at a time. I worked with many different types of kids such as twins/siblings, children with special needs and babies. I am CPR, First Aid, and AED certified. I have recently completed a babysitting class where we specifically learned...

Care Member says "On time, kind and did exactly what was asked. Baby slept through the night too!"

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Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews from local parents in Lafayette, CA

Special Needs Caregivers in Lafayette, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Natalie M.

Natalie is very dependable and a very sweet and kind person. She is very dedicated to the families and children she takes care of. She goes...

- Lauren V.

Rose L.

Rose was wonderful—communicative, reliable, flexible, and did a great job with three kids at once! Thank you Rose!

- Care member

Sierra L.

Sierra babysits for her younger sister and my girlfriend's three children. They all love her enthusiasm and caring nature.

- Karl L.

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