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Cassandra Z.

Merced, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
carpooling
grocery shopping
At a very young age, I was taught to care for others. With 10 nieces and nephews I have always been the responsible one to care and look after them all. I have lots of experience with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs. I have my bachelors degree in psychology and hope to become a school psychologist one day. I...

Claudia Q. says "Cassandra was our baby sitter for years. She is very energetic and creates a great bond with children. One of the best you can have!"

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Special Needs Caregiver

Merced, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Caregiver for 9 years. I dealt with various stressful afflictions that patients needed aid with in their home
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Merced, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
I am currently a Certified Behavioral Therapist at CARD ( Center of Autism and Related Disorders). I use ABA therapy to work with my clients one on one in a home and clinic setting. I love my work and helping people. My main goal in life is to positively impact the people around me.
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Merced, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with special needs children within my local school system for over 20 years. The majority of them are on the Autism Spectrum. Let me know how I can help you.
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Caregiver

Merced, CA

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$17/hr
5 years experience
I've worked with special needs for over 10 years ranging from infant to adult in home care facility and day program my duties included adl care physical therapy medication pass food preparation and mealtime help w feeding or verbal physical prompts . working on isp, individual service programs. Goin on outing and to day program...
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My Experience

Merced, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a 27-year-old who has been working in the medical field for 5 years now. I am a registered caregiver, certified medical assistant, and have lots of experience working in pediatrics/in-home care for elderly. I am currently going to school to pursue my dreams as a social worker at a hospital or some other medical facility....
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Vicky P.'s Photo

Merced, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
I have extensive experience in working with children and adults with special needs. I provide emotional support and loving guidance for infants and children. I have 40 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, adolescents and young adults. I'm currently working with Autistic children and adolescents as a Respite Nanny...
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Full Time/Part-time Nanny

Merced, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have 10 years nannying full time for dozens of families. I have experience with siblings, special needs, over nights while parents are away, and travel. I also have experience in a day care setting. I am very passionate about making sure children feel loved and cared for. I am compassionate, caring, loving, responsible,...
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Merced, CA

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$20/hr
6 years experience
Meal prep
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I have previously worked with childcare with 6 years of experience with special needs patients, . I'm able to cook well, and assist your children on their assignments. I'm also the oldest sister out of my four siblings, so growing I've naturally been their caretaker, so being a good babysitter has rather become instinctual. Here...
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Former Instructional Support Assistant

Merced, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
I have worked with children for over 20 years within the Merced County school system. I have a lot of hands-on experience with children with special needs. Because of my own personal hobbies, I have created many one of kind arts and crafts projects within my years, as well as developing and implementing lesson plans with...
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my name is Dondiago, and caregiving is something very close to my heart. Growing up, I faced my own challenges with special needs, so I truly understand what it feels like to need extra patience, support, and encouragement. That experience shaped who I am today and gave me a deep sense of empathy for others on their own...
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Atwater, CA

3.0(1)
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$15/hr
1 year experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
I have babysat many children. I also have experience with special needs children if needed. I am active and willing to help at any time.

Rebecca T. says "Mary is a sweetheart that took care of my two year old. She's very respectful of a parent's needs and was happy to check in often. She played with my...

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Full Time Caregiver Looking For A Job

Atwater, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Hi! My name is Veronica and I am 47 years old. I have been in the care industry for over 25 years, working with children, the elderly, and mentally disabled. I am both first aid and CPR certified. I am a very dependable, reliable individual and will care for your loved ones like family. I take pride in my work and love what I...
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Winton, CA

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$17/hr
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
My kids have left the nest. For the bigger world. It went so fast. One of my children is special needs. I am looking forward to having children around me again, and hearing there laughter.
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The Fun Big Sister

Atwater, CA

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$15/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
carpooling
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
+ 1 more
Hi, my name is Jasmin, I am 20 years old, graduated high school from Buhach High and currently a Merced College student majoring in psychology. I work as a caregiver for IHSS and looking to help out anyone who's in need of babysitting, house/office cleaning, Spanish lessons and pet boarding! I have multiple years of child care...
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Caregiver

Atwater, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Danielle I have 25yrs experience caring for children and adults with their daily task
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Kind And Caring Caregiver

Livingston, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Errands
hospice services
companionship
dementia
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Carolyn :-) As a caregiver and nanny I have provided loving care and companionship to adults as well as children over the last 10 years. I have experience caring dementia and Alzheimer's patients. I am a 37-year-old mother to a 4-year-old son with special needs. I love children and animals and enjoy spending...
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Winton, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
I have cared for many children and adult with an array of disabilities including cognitive disabilities and more. I am also willing to work with any and all types of disabilities and willing to learn and care for any I haven't personally worked for/with yet
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Atwater, CA

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$14/hr
4 years experience
Hi I'm Mary Loera, 23 and I have worked with many different age groups of children with special needs. My background experience has mainly been with high school students with special needs including Down Syndrome, Autism, Cognitive Delays, Speech Impairments and ADHD. I would love to provide your child/friend/relative with...
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Winton, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
craft assistance
meal prep
+ 1 more
For over a decade, I've been dedicated to positively impacting children's lives and supporting families through reliable childcare. As a mother of three, I offer a compassionate and experienced approach to creating nurturing and safe environments for children of all ages. My calm and patient personality allows me to connect...
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  • The average post rate is $18.64/hr as of January 2026

  • The average star rating for rated special needs caregivers is 5.0

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