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Tenzin D.

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Albany, CA

from: $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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Alma J.

I Have Experience in California In Care for Babies and Kids and Adult

Danville, CA

from: $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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Stefani A.

Martinez, CA

from: $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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Annaliese P.

You And Your Child's New Favorite Sitter! :)

Berkeley, CA

from: $25/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 14 families in your area

Meal prep

craft assistance

grocery shopping

light cleaning

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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Beth G.

Pleasant Hill, CA

from: $30/hr

10 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Meal prep

In the past, I was a preschool teacher, raised two children, one special needs the other gifted. As a experienced parent with kids on both sides of the spectrum, you learn a lot. I've always loved children, and now I have the time to help others with theirs.

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Danika W.

Pleasant Hill, CA

from: $30/hr

7 years experience·

Hired by 1 families in your area

Hello! My name is Danika and I am a patient, kind, and reliable attendant to children and young adults with disabilities. My care experience is extensive. I worked as a babysitter, camp counselor, and educator all through high school. From 2016 through 2017 I worked as an in-home provider for the IHSS for a disabled adult,...

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Ellenor W.

Pleasant Hill, CA

from: $40/hr

7 years experience

Travel

grocery shopping

light cleaning

meal prep

carpooling

Hello! I'm looking for a full-time nanny position. I'm located in Pleasant hill and have my own car for transportation. In the past I've worked in a preschool and worked as an early interventionist for special needs kiddos. I have seven years of experience. I went to SBCC majoring in Early Childhood Education. I am passionate...

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Aiden R.

Oakland, CA

from: $46/hr

7 years experience

Welcome to Serenity Developmental Services! We provide individualized, community-based support for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout the Bay Area. Our services focus on building independence, confidence, and meaningful community involvement through adaptive skills training, social development,...

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Madelaine B.

Moraga, CA

from: $23/hr

4 years experience

I have worked with special needs kids for the past 2 years! I have worked at a camp for children with special needs for the past 2 summers and at the non public school Wellsprings extended school year program as an aide last summer. Furthermore I have been working twice a week with a child with high support special needs for the...

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Eleanor T.

Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

from: $17/hr

6 years experience·

Hired by 2 families in your area

Hello, My name is Eleanor. I'm currently a Behavioral Therapist for children diagnosed with Autism. I grew up with a disabled sister with cerebral palsy and with a god son that was diagnosed with Autism. I currently work with children and teach through play. A lot of singing and dancing, counting, and sensory play (play dough,...

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Hilda W.

Concord, CA

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Compassionate, highly motivated individual with a genuine love for elderly and special needs people. Well versed in companionship protocols for people belonging to various age groups. Effective communication, care giving and personal grooming skills.

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Madison M.

Special Needs Educator

Concord, CA

from: $20/hr

5 years experience

I am a Special Education Paraprofessional with the summer off. I have two years of experience working with kids that have a very wide range of disabilities, from ADHD to nonverbal. I specialize in Autism and behavior management, but I love working with all kids. I also have five years of experience being a caregiver with the...

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Esbeydi E.

Walnut Creek, CA

from: $30/hr

2 years experience

K-8 technician and registered technician. I have many years of experience working with different age individuals.

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Maria B.

Walnut Creek, CA

from: $30/hr

I created and foreign language program for the Mount Pleasant Cottage School in Pleasantville, New York. It is a residential system for emotionally disturbed teenagers. I taught there for eight years and also worked in a special unit for autistic children. I have since worked with many others, both adult and child, who ranged...

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Celia R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Orinda, CA

from: $15/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

craft assistance

I am a nanny/babysitter in the Orinda/Lamorinda area with 10 years of experience. I have worked as a sitter and full-time summer nanny with children of all ages. I also have experience working as a an aid to children with special needs. I am able to prepare meals, assist with homework, and engage children in fun...

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Taylor T.

Experienced Mom, Educator & Childcare Professional

Walnut Creek, CA

from: $35/hr

15 years experience

Grocery shopping

swimming supervision

craft assistance

light cleaning

meal prep

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Hi! I'm Taylor, a mom of two (ages 12 and 10) with over 20 years of experience caring for and working with children. I began babysitting at 13, worked as a nanny for 5 years caring for newborns through teens, and have coached gymnastics for 18 years, working with children from 18 months old to competitive athletes. I have...

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Joysce R.

Berkeley, CA

from: $25/hr

10 years experience

I am the perfect candidate for this job because I grew up with special needs in my family in addition 10 plus years of experience. I am very passionate, caring, loving and patient which I consider a very important characteristic and attribute in this field, in addition working in hospitals, elder care, public schools,...

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Kristen C.

Concord, CA

from: $20/hr

10 years experience

Swimming supervision

light cleaning

meal prep

grocery shopping

I was raised helping my mother with special needs foster children, and really enjoyed the experience. I volunteered at pathways for women in high school, in their childcare program. Then I spent a few years as a cna. I have worked as a behavioral technician in school and at clients homes. Most recently I have been helping a...

Blu M.

Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

from: $25/hr

Hi there! My name is Blu and I am a current student attending UC Berkeley! I am studying computer science and art practice :) I have worked with special needs children and adults for over 7 now through my volunteer organization called TEAM Vacaville. Since the age of 12 I have been exposed to a variety of...

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Brittany T.

Concord, CA

from: $25/hr

3 years experience

Hi! I'm Brittany - a compassionate caregiver with 14+ years of experience supporting both children and adults, including neurodivergent kids and older adults. I focus on creating a safe, structured, and engaging environment using routines, sensory play, and personalized support to help everyone feel confident, calm, and cared...

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