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Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

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$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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Safa A.'s Photo

Martinez, CA

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$35/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I'm Safa. I live in Martinez, CA and work mornings with children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs. I have over 10 years of caregiving experience and a certificate in art and art therapy. I create a calm, safe, and nurturing environment and enjoy using simple art activities to support children's...
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Martinez, CA

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$24/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Connor Leo. I have a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and eight years of experience working with children. For the past four years I've been working as an ABA behavior therapist and school paraprofessional helping children build communication, social, emotional, and daily living skills. I have experience using...
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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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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
10 years experience
I have experience in a wide range of abilities. I worked at a schoo for children with disabilities for 3 years, and now I am working one on one with children that have autism. I am very cumulative with this field. I want to be support no only for your child, but for the whole family. Please do not hesitate to reach out.
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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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Safa A.'s Photo

Martinez, CA

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$35/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hi! I'm Safa. I live in Martinez, CA and work mornings with children on the autism spectrum and children with special needs. I have over 10 years of caregiving experience and a certificate in art and art therapy. I create a calm, safe, and nurturing environment and enjoy using simple art activities to support children's...
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Martinez, CA

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$32/hr
8 years experience
Craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
travel
Hi! it's Leonela Physical therapist, attentive, and safety-conscious caregiver for your little one. patient, creative and friendly I'm speaker Spanish, I have experience with kids New Born to 15 years old, and with different health conditions. Here's nanny with 9 years of experience I'm CPR certified, trained in Early...
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Very Flexible Reliable Personal Assistant

Martinez, CA

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$35/hr
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
My strengths: - extremely reliable and trustworthy - self motivated, going beyond what is expected - very flexible and having common sense - people person, can easily relate to people in different situations - Mother of 2 grown up children - World traveler and open minded - speaking multiple languages Currently taking...
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Martinez, CA

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$25/hr
20 years experience
Working and playing with kids since the 90s! I began my work with kiddos as a babysitter (to triplets!) in high school, became an instructional assistant at the elementary level, taught Special Education elementary for 18 years, left teaching after the challenges Covid placed on teachers and became nanny/ family assistant for...
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sitter Available

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
10 years experience
I am a retired Occupational Therapist who loves working with children. I have worked with children ages 3-17 with academic and emotional challenges in the Napa and El Dorado County School Districts. I am currently working as a tutor and babysitter primarily in the afternoons and evenings.

Janeanne R. says "Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding."

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Bridget B.'s Photo

Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
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$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 53 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 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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Villager

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Craft assistance
meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Career Nanny and former Daycare Owner with 10 years of childcare experience. Hi, a professional nanny with 10 plus years paid experience, each child taught me something new and each job gave me a new family .. and that's priceless .. there's no such thing as learning too much or having too much family....

Care Member says "Sylvia is great! We had her watch our two young daughters for a full day and she did an amazing job keeping the engaged with a variety of activities....

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Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
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$50/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
meal prep
From teaching swimming lessons and babysitting as a teenager to working with children with special needs and their families for over 20 years, I've worked with all ages and in many environments. I'm happy to work in a household with pets. Fully vaccinated happy to wear a mask.

Danielle M. says "Lisa acted as a babysitter and dog sitter for my family for a few years when she lives in Phoenix. We all loved her so much, we cried when she moved....

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Special Needs Provider With Mental Health, Developmentally Challenged And Substance Abuse Experience

Vallejo, CA

5.0(1)
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$28/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Hello, my name is Kathy, I have worked with borderline, schizophrenic, bipolar, schizo-affective, depression, anxiety d/o Attention Deficit, and other neurodivergent individuals. I have 7 years of experience, including hospital settings. I am very patient , kind, professional, a self-starter. and possess a Bachelors degree in...

Harmony M. says "Kathy really went the extra mile for me. She did all of the little things I would have wanted (but which were not necessarily expected), such as a phone...

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Lafayette, CA

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$17/hr
4 years experience
Dementia
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 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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Concord, CA

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$30/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
I'm a psychology student and highly experienced in caring for both children and pets. I have worked for the past five years as a nanny and babysitter for kids ages 1 to 14, including as many as 4 kids at a time. My specialty is caring for children with special needs- I have experience with autism, ADHD, Down syndrome, and more....
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Part Time Care Giver

Walnut Creek, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Personal care
respite care
Home health aide. Worked at Sierra Vista hospital. Done private in home care. I love seniors and have 25 years experience working with children with special needs. I have worked for4 years in the Bay Area. I have excellent references. I have worked with Alzheimer & Dementia. clients and I'm very patient and kind. I'm an...
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Walnut Creek, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 family in your area
Carpooling
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 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 9+ 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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Ann A.

Ann tutored a client of ours with a traumatic brain injury on a weekly basis. She had patience and taught with respect and understanding.

- Janeanne R.

Bridget B.

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

- Care member

Sylvia B.

Sylvia is great! We had her watch our two young daughters for a full day and she did an amazing job keeping the engaged with a variety of...

- Care member

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