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Concord, CA

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$35/hr
7 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
grocery shopping
I'm a childcare provider with a passion for caring for children and supporting their development. With 7 years of experience, I'm skilled at creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. I believe in fostering open communication with parents and providing regular updates on their child's day. As a patient...
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Mom With Lots Of Personal Experience !

Concord, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hi there, my son was diagnosed with ADHD, Aspergers syndrome, audio processing disorder and impulse control disorder at the young age of 4 1/2. We attended the Attention And Achievement Center in Walnut Creek, where he was diagnosed There he went through audio processing, sensory integration, speech, therapy, nutritional...
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Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Oakland, CA

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$47/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 whole childhood) but when I graduated, plans changed. I have most of my experiences as a mother, to a beautiful 19yr. old daughter)...
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Professional Teacher And Caregiver

Oakland, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi! My name is Katie and I've been an educator and caretaker for 20 years. I'm also an artist, musician, and yoga teacher as well! I've worked with students of all ages (2-65 years old) and feel comfortable working with clients with special needs as well.
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Walnut Creek, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience
I have deeply enjoyed my time caring for individuals with special needs. As someone interested in continuing my education in developmental psychology, I've found this type of work to be the most fulfilling. Practicing patience and earning the trust of an individual is what I value most when working with those with special needs....
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Walnut Creek, CA

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$30/hr
6 years experience
Hi, I'm Jeanelle. Graduated nursing school last year and I've been a caregiver for 6+ years. I'm offering child care and senior care. I'm very outgoing, funny and honest. I love doing Pilates on my free time
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Brianna D.'s Photo

Oakland, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
travel
craft assistance
I am the third oldest of eight kids and have loved working with kids all my life. Once I was old enough to work, I worked at a summer camp each summer where I was a camp counselor. I became an Elementary Education major and gained 3years of experience teaching kids at 6 different internships. I then went on to work full time as...
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Special Needs Care Giver Available

Walnut Creek, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
BCAT certified behavioral interventionist with experience both inside classroom setting and at home for intensive support services. I provided 1:1 and 1:2 inside an intensive support classroom with selectively verbal students with intense behavioral support needs, taught hygiene skills, vocational, and worked on academic goals...
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Special Education Teacher!

Walnut Creek, CA

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$21/hr
Hi! My name is Jessica and I am a recent college graduate from Gonzaga University. I am now at Whitworth University working on getting my masters in social emotional learning I finished with my undergraduate degree in primary and special-education. Outside of school I love to spend time outdoors, hanging out with my friends and...
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Former Teacher And Current Nanny

Martinez, CA

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$23/hr
3 years experience
Hello. I was an elementary school teacher for 26 years. I regularly had children on the spectrum in my classroom. As a teenager, I volunteered in a special needs summer school for 3-6-year-olds. I have been a nanny and respite care provider since November of 2023. I've cared for a toddler with Down Syndrome as well as several...
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Martinez, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
During my time as a Pre-K and Transitional Kindergarten teacher at Learn and Play School in Pleasant Hill for the last 5 years, i've had the opportunity to work with children on the autism spectrum, children with ADHD, and children with various processing abilities. I'm currently pursuing a degree in occupational therapy, and...
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My Background!

Oakland, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Elinor and I just moved to the Bay Area to teach at a local middle school where I teach 7th grade English and 8th grade math. Prior to moving here, I lived in Maine for five years and worked at a boarding school as a teacher, coach, and dorm parent. I grew up in DC and am the eldest of four children. In middle...
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Bailey D.'s Photo

Alamo, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I have watched children from infancy to teens. I have also worked with children with special needs including ADHD, autism, and Down Syndrome. I can help around the house as well. I have my own transportation.
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Stephanie H.'s Photo

El Cerrito, CA

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$19/hr
Live-in home care
hospice services
errands
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Stephanie. I have experience providing care for children, seniors, and individuals with special needs. I am patient, compassionate, and reliable, and I truly enjoy helping others feel safe, comfortable, and supported. I can assist with daily activities, meals, light housekeeping, and companionship. Families...
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Nanny

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
Hello families! I am a positive, trustworthy, and respectful person who is looking for a job as a nanny as I move back to the Bay Area from spending the last few years in Hawaii. I have worked with children of all ages and have knowledge of caring for children with special needs. I have 5 years worth of experience, through...
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Experienced And Certified Behavioral Therapist

Berkeley, CA

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$28/hr
3 years experience
I have worked as a behavioral therapist for 8 years.
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Albany, CA

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$21/hr
Hello there! I'm Tenzin, 5'2inch tall female who's originally from Tibet. I have my bachelors degree in Traditional Tibetan Medicine aka a Tibetan doctor certified. I have worked with various ranges of people from toddlers to adults making a positive impacts on their daily lives. In general I am a very calm, positive minded and...
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I Have Experience in California In Care for Babies and Kids and Adult

Danville, CA

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$15/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi my name is Alma. I have 7 years of experience in care, babies and kids. I have one girl 6 years, I love babies and kids, I have good references. I have experience in adult 65+ .
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Martinez, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Stefani :) I'm a caring, responsible, and experienced nanny who truly loves working with children. I have experience through volunteer work, professional nanny positions, and caring for children with special needs. I've been with my current family for almost three years as their nanny. As I'll be moving to San...
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You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Berkeley, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 14 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
carpooling
My name is Annaliese and I am 24 years old. I have 11 official years of experience caring for children ranging from newborns to 15-year-olds, although I have been watching my younger brothers and neighbors since I was 11. I am currently working on two AS degrees in Biological Sciences and Health Sciences to transfer to UCSC, but...
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