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Caitlyn S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-40/hr • 4 yrs exp

Fun, Creative And Active!

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Hello!! My name is Caitlyn and I am 21-year-old student studying biology at Cal Poly SLO (San Luis Obispo)! I have experience babysitting and helping out with children of various ages since I was younger in my hometown along with more recent experience this past fall where I was a house helper for a 2-year-old and 4-year-old. I...
Caitlyn can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Brianna V.


Atascadero, CA

$22-40/hr • 2 yrs exp

Special Needs

I've worked with the autistic and developmentally disabled adults as my second job for about 2 to 3 years now. I work for a program that's houses people with many different types of disorders and behaviors. I love my job, very rewarding! I've learned a lot and I am still learning a lot, every day is a new day with a new set of...
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Maria P.


Atascadero, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Maia , I have 30 years of experience doing home care . I have experience with special needs, Parkinson's, dementia, quadriplegic, mental disorders, etc . Contact me for more information and references. Looking forward to meet your expectations.
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Wynter S.


Oceano, CA

$30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hello There! I'm Wynter!

Hello! My name is Wynter. I'm 23 years old, and I live in the Five Cities area. For the past five years, I have worked at an elementary school in a special needs classroom. Recently I have quit this position full time, however working in the field of childcare is still my passion! I love helping little minds learn to love...
Wynter can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$20-60/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am currently pursuing a degree in early childhood development to focus on working with children from birth to early adolescence. I am also trained to work with special needs children and have multiple years of experience.
Laycee can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance
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Kathleen G.


Atascadero, CA

$17-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Kathleen and I am a college student looking to earn some extra money to support my children and I. I have approximately 12 years of experience with children ages 6 weeks and older. I have worked privately as a childcare provider, worked in a daycare facility for about 8 years and have three children of my own,...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CNA

As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
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Ashleigh A.


Atascadero, CA

$25-30/hr

Special Needs Cargiver With ASL Skills

I'm a mom of 3 with two kids going into school this year. I'm looking for a part time caregiving position. I have worked as an early childhood educator for 5 years and have ASL skills. Many of my students have been ADD/ADHD and ASD.
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Sadie E.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp

I have 6+ years of experience working with kids including 4 years of experience working with children with special needs. I can help with Travel and Grocery Shopping, household chores. I love getting outside, being creative and working with children! I am open to working with any age range of children. I have experience from...
Sadie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

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Melinda T.


Atascadero, CA

$17/hr • 1 yrs exp

Part-Time Or Full-Time Special Needs Caregiver With Tons Of Experience

I have always had a passion for caring for people, kids especially. I decided to take a Child Development: Special Needs course in college, and I absolutely loved it. I had a clinical job for 2 weeks at a child care center where I learned so much.
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Alexandra S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$26/hr • 8 yrs exp

Hi Families! I Am Looking For A Childcare Position Whether It Be Babysitting/nannying/caretaking!

Hi families! I am a child development major here at Cal Poly who has a passion for working with kiddos! Some of my previous experience include: Before/after school program teacher, day care teacher and manager, Pediatric Occupational Therapy Intern, nanny, and parental aid! I am going to grad school in a year to get my doctorate...
Alexandra can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

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Bonnie M.


Atascadero, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have quite a bit of experience with children. I have raised two children and I am a Social Worker part time. I am looking for some part time work. I have worked with special needs children and am responsible. I am CPR certified. I really enjoy school age children.
Bonnie can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Maria M.


Cayucos, CA

$21-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

My name is Maria. Children have always been my life, from watching my nephew enter this world to working as a paraprofessional with special needs children, I have dedicated my life to being child friendly. Whether it's engaging children in educational activities, assisting with daily routines, or just playing, I approach each...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities such as Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Cornelia De Lang Syndrome, and...
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May L.


Atascadero, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Moving To Cambria

My name is May. I am in my 40s. I currently work for Atascadero School District's STEPS program as a paraprofessional. I have been working as a caregiver for over 20 years. I'm experienced in all types of caregiving, including working with adults with autism, special needs, geriatric care, children and respite care. If you're...
May can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$17-25/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Laura L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$17-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-time Experienced Care Giver

I have worked with children who were mentally challenged and with children having autism. I am patient, assertive and loving with them as well.
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Julia S.


Atascadero, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have lots of experience with childcare. I'm one of 4 myself and have always been the in house babysitter, especially for my youngest brother who has autism. I have other experience working with special needs children and love working with kids of any age.
Julia can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Holly H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Caring, Patient, And Fun-loving

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My name is Holly, and I am 32 years old. I have now been caring for children in different capacities for nearly two decades, having started my first babysitting job when I was only 13. Through the years, I have been a nanny, live-in family helper, tutor, special needs care provider, Behavior Interventionist, special ed...
Holly can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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