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Mykenzie R.
Los Olivos, CA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
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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!
Taylor M.
Goleta, CA
$25/hr • 5 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi! I am a college student and athlete at UCSB. I have been babysitting for the last five years and have ran a summer swim school the last three years with over 60 kids. I am CPR certified, have a car, and have experience with special needs children. My most recent experience has been working as a counselor for the Sports Camp...
5.0
"Taylor has cared for our two children for the past eight years. From infants to 8 year olds. She is beyond responsible, communicates great, respectful, and most of all our children love her! She always has a...
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5.0
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Experienced Nanny and Paraprofessional.
A little bit of my history: I was born and raised in Santa Maria CA. I have no children. I come from a big family who I am very close with. I love working with children. And I consider myself to be a people person.
Some of my favorite hobbies are making DIYs... I enjoy making natural...
5.0
"Michelle is very caring for our 2 year old son. She helps with light household cleaning, laundry, and prepares meals. She participates with outside and inside play, does educational activities, and is good...
Reviewed by Brittany I.
3.7
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I am a 50-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 6 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED FIRST AID certified thru the state with IHSS . I work with many different health needs for the elderly such Alzheimers Dementia, Stroke Development Disability for all ages which includes physical, mental...
5.0
"April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess."
Reviewed by pavinda W.
Maria P.
Santa Maria, CA
$35-75/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello and thank you for taking a look at my profile. Let me start off by saying I have 11 children of my own, that is not a typo. My husband and I have raised 8 to adulthood in the Santa Maria/Orcutt area and have 3 remaining at home. I have been helping families over 30 years and recently became a certified
'Newborn Care...
5.0
"There is not enough time or words to explain how amazing Maria is. I was getting married and searching for someone to watch not 2...not 3...but FOUR KIDS under the age of 7! Not only did she immediately accept,...
Reviewed by Annie E.
Sigal P.
Goleta, CA
$20-30/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
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Hi, my name is Sigal. I am a UCSB student with 9 years of babysitting experience including my little sister with special needs. I work well with all ages as I have experience with most. I am very patient and love to entertain with crafts, games, or anything related to the specific interests of the child I'm working with. I...
5.0
"Sigal was on time and prepared. She came with a variety of activities and games to keep my twins entertained, and she was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
I was particularly...
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Maria C.
Santa Maria, CA
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a very carrying and compassionate person. My friends would describe me as very patient, dependable and creative. I have a good sense of humor but can be serious when needed. I have a good work ethic and am professional. I have:
-Over 7 years experience as a caregiver assisting with many duties some including meal prep,...
5.0
"Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing,...
Reviewed by James R.
5.0
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Hi! I'm LeLani. I have taken care of children since I was 12.
At 18, I was a live-in nanny to two children. Their Mother ran an in home daycare w/16 kids under the age of 3 & I was her assistant for a year.
I have two grown children of my own, a 30-yro boy & a 27-yro girl. Their whole lives, I worked at daycares & baby sat all...
5.0
"Lelani is basically a do all kind of woman. She will never leave a mess even if you and your kids have left a mess. She's super attentive to the children's needs. We have 3 kids and she's been our live in and...
Reviewed by Terra O.
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Hello there! My name is Sarah :)
I have worked as a babysitter/nanny for over six and a half years now. I am currently employed as a respite care provider for special needs children, I'm also a speech aid for my local school district, and I provide direct care for adults with special needs! I have my A. A in Behavioral and...
Rea H.
Santa Maria, CA
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as energetic, funny,
I like caring for people with special needs because I have a passion for what I do am very compassionate and I love the outcome after a task is been done if it's just a smile or a face gesture. It motivate me to do do my best and be a better person. Overall I tries my best to...
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I'd describe my personality as outgoing, compassionate, responsible, and nurturing.
I started working with kids when I was in high school and continued to do so through college.
I have professional experience in child development and with working with children with special needs.
Isabella H.
Goleta, CA
$22/hr • 7 yrs exp
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I have been working with kids for 7 years. I am comfortable working with children of all ages and mobility levels. I have taken care of children ages 3 months up to 15 years old, as well has children with disabilities and on the spectrum. I have worked as a full time nanny which included driving kids to and from school, nap...
Andre H.
Santa Maria, CA
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I like caring for people with special needs because it's excites me to see a smile or a small nod or anything that shows I had accomplished something great for the residents each day. I also like caregiving because am very passionate about what I do and I tried to do my Best to provide the Best Quality of Life for each...
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Hello! I am from Austin Texas and I recently moved to CA for college! I previously was a nanny for two years before moving to CA and have over 5 years of experience in child care! I have worked with children with special needs, disabilities, and behavioral issues. I love kids and wanted to continue babysitting as I move into my...
5.0
"Mason is an ABSOLUTE DREAM NANNY! Our season required a nanny & house manager- Mason exceeded all of our expectations. She was with our family for two years before she moved away for college. We knew when Miss...
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Manna V.
Santa Maria, CA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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From a young age I've helped my mom with working with the kids in her mommy-and-me music classes, volunteered at my church's various Sunday schools, and have always made myself available to babysit the children of any family members or friends who were in need of a little break. I recently worked in an after school program (3...
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Hello families! :) My name is Bianca and I am 21 years old. I am a recent graduate from SFSU with a BA in Child Development and love to work with children. I have experience working as a teacher's assistant at daycare/preschool & an elementary school. I worked with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and k-5 students with special...
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I am a social worker with special concentration and experience working with special needs kids and adults. I have various day and times open including weekends.
Faith J.
Goleta, CA
$30/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi! I'm Faith, and I'm 23 years old.
I nannied for a family with two special needs kids for 3 years until a little bit over a year ago when we decided it was time to part ways so I could pursue full time work in order to save money for college. After our goodbye, I worked a desk job in the mornings and nannied for a...
Sarah J.
Lompoc, CA
$25-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hi! I have over 7+ years experience as a nanny. Over 5+ years experience with special needs. I have worked in education previously for 3 years. I also have my Bachelors in speech pathology. In my previous job, I was a program coordinator for a non profit whose main objective is to assist youth and adults with special needs.
I...
Connie S.
Santa Maria, CA
$23-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello my Name is Connie , and my outstanding resume, experience and references qualifies me as the best choice to care for your loved one.
My utmost goal is their safety, comfort and fulfill all your necessary medical needs coupled with a spirit of excellence, compassion and integrity.
Hope to be that loyal fit to you and your...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Los Olivos, CA
Taylor M.
5.0
Taylor has cared for our two children for the past eight years. From infants to 8 year olds. She is beyond responsible, communicates great, respectful, and most of all our children love her! She always has a fun activity or adventure up her sleeve that our kids love, as well as shifting into the...
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Michelle A.
5.0
Michelle is very caring for our 2 year old son. She helps with light household cleaning, laundry, and prepares meals. She participates with outside and inside play, does educational activities, and is good with naps. I really appreciate that she spends the last part of her day helping clean,...
- Brittany I.
April D.
5.0
April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess.
- pavinda W.
Maria P.
5.0
Maria is incredible! We had a family wedding and Maria took care of our 16.5 month old at our AirBnB. She brought toys with her. She’s got 11 of her own children and six grandchildren so she knows kiddos. We are so lucky to have had her look after Lilja. She was flexible in her timing too especially...
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Sigal P.
5.0
Sigal was on time and prepared. She came with a variety of activities and games to keep my twins entertained, and she was always willing to go the extra mile to make sure they were happy.
I was particularly impressed with Sigal's ability to handle my twins when they were fussy or upset. She was...
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