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60 special needs caregivers are listed in North Highlands, CA
The average rate is $19/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 8 years
Special needs caregivers in North Highlands, CA
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I have over 10years experience with elder and children care. I am very patient and careing. I have first aid, CPR, CNA. Clean health. Lots of references
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I am Interested in caring for others. I was a CNA from 1999-2009, where I cared for Dementia, Alzheimer's, and Down Syndrome clients. Then I wanted to try something new and still help others, so I started working with kids with Autism. I worked at a school for Autism children and also a group home. This job was very rewarding...
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Hello,
I do not have formal training but I have cared for many children with disabilities. I am also capable of taking care of adults. I am 43 years old and have a lot of experience. I understand it takes time, compassion, understanding and tough skin to work with all types of people. I am willing to learn your routine and help...
Angeles S.
North Highlands, CA
$16-21/hr • 8 yrs exp
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I have over 10 years of experience and am absolutely passionate about seeing children thrive.
I always strive to provide children with positive interactions and a safe space where they can truly be respected and valued for their strengths as well as their individual personalities. I truly believe that there is no...
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Sarah
I'm a Mother of two Beautiful young Women 22 years and 24 years old. I'm also a Grandmother of my 5 1/2 yr old Grandson whom has Autism and in special needs classes. I have all together 30 years of experience in caring for small children with my youngest Sisters both of my girls and now my grandson. I'm experienced with...
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I'm a mother of 2 little girls ages 7 and 2yo. I am currently taking college classes to work with kids with special needs. I currently work full time in retail and as a caretaker for a 17yo boy on the spectrum. However, I would really like to expand my experience working with other children.
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I have 30 plus years of experience working w/ children. I first worked as a K instructional assistant, then at Kids on Campus and finally Children World. I can help with Light Housekeeping, meals, homework, arts and Crafts and more. Special needs A ok with me. I'm very experience with autism spectrum as 2 of my own children on...
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"We hired Elizabeth for a few hours on a Saturday evening. She was on time and I had a great first impression of her. She was friendly and my kids seemed comfortable with her right away. Most importantly they...
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Sylvia-marie B.
Citrus Heights, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Fun-loving, Caring, Energetic Smile Creator, Who Loves Working With Children. Of All Ages
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I'm a retired registered nurse with experience in NICU, nursery, a qualified midwife, post-partum care, , special needs children, and recently worked as Instructional Aid with pre-k and pre-school children with autism. I'm vegan and believe in healthy eating habits and love cooking and everything beautiful and fun. I usually go...
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"Sylvie is extremely caring towards the children she works with. She is also extremely knowledgeable about childcare and has a wealth of knowledge stemming from her background as a medical provider. Her support...
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Senior and special needs caregiver with a positive attitude and a passion for building meaningful relationships. I bring 23 years of experience delivering exceptional care for the special needs & seniors, assisting with daily living activities, and encouraging engagement in scheduled activities. Proficient in light housekeeping...
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"Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with the vehicle. She was vague and didn't give us a future...
Reviewed by Kathy V.
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Hi I'm Megan! Thanks for checking out my profile. I have over 15 years of experience as a nanny and love working with kids. I have my masters degree in Applied Anthropology from San Jose State University and am working full time as a remote employee in workers compensation for an insurance brokerage.
I am available for date...
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"Megan is so sweet and so good with our girl! I am a first time mom so going back to work when my baby was 4 months old was so overwhelming, but Megan helped ease that process. I know when I am gone my baby is...
Reviewed by Kayla A.
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I have over 10 years working with some of the more physically and medically fragile students. I just resigned from Eureka Union School district where I worked as a paraedcator. I started off in the functioning skills classroom where I gain exceptional experience with G-tube feeding, assisting with non verbal to verbal students...
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-Volunteered in special needs classrooms when I was in Elementary-High School (Would help with classwork, monitored/played with them during their recess and lunch, was a chaperone during field trips) -Baby sat for a family friend for 3 years in high school, the child ages were 6 and 2 years old when I first started watching them...
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"Shannon took care of my 18 months daughter for 1 month during weekdays while we were working from home. Our daughter had a lot of fun with her, was very active and tired for her nap :). We felt that she was...
Reviewed by Monica B.
Caitlin F.
Sacramento, CA
$15-25/hr • 3 yrs exp
Part-time Or One Time Caregiver And/or Sitter For Special Needs
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I have 3 years experience doing ABA therapy with ages 2-17 diagnosed with ASD in both school and in-home environments. In-home tasks were usually very focused on daily living skills. I have an undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Human Development and I have just begun a master's program in Occupational Therapy at...
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"I hired Caitlin for my recently rescued, very skittish, afraid of everything, untrained, flight risk and not fully house-broken dog Jinx. Caitlin was wonderful. She was very gentle & understanding of Jinx's...
Reviewed by Leslie S.
Nadya L.
Roseville, CA
$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
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Hi! Thank you for considering me as your child(s) caregiver. I am a kind and genuine person always wearing my heart on my sleeve. I enjoy crafting, shopping, and being with those I love. I am very creative/artistic and make little girl hair bows and clips!
I have well over 15 years of professional childcare experience;...
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"Nadya has cared for my 2 daughters ages 7 and 4, for almost a year, as a weekend babysitter. Nadya has a remarkable ability to quickly establish a strong rapport with my children. Her warm and friendly nature...
Reviewed by Tracy B.
Suzanne H.
Sacramento, CA
$18-45/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a trained behavior specialist and former preschool teacher who loves working with children. I worked as a lead preschool teacher for children ages 2-4 for six years until pursuing a career with special needs individuals. I currently work as a dance teacher (with children ages 2-12) teaching ballet, hip-hop, jazz, and tap. I...
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"Met on a Friday via video chat. Planned to meet in person Sunday at 4:00. She no showed and did not email to let me know she decided to cancel."
Reviewed by Kay A.
Yesi A.
Sacramento, CA
$16-21/hr
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My family has a history of special needs. My cousin has autism and speech delay. My three adult aunts have varying types of mental disorders that make it so they need full time care. I have grown up around them and have learned how to care from them. They're just like us! Just see the world with different lenses! I am patient,...
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I am now taking care of a lovely 35-year-old girl who has Down syndrome for more than 3 year now. We do a lot together. We read, walk, play games and do art work together and we both enjoyed them so much. She is a very special girl with very special talents. I love how we can connect in everything we do together like watching a...
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I am seasoned babysitter with several years of paid professional experience. I have babysat for families with small children before as well as with special needs by making dinner, entertaining the kids with creative games, preparing them for bed and reading them bed time stories. I have had the pleasure of getting to work as a...
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"Ilona has been a coworker, fellow volunteer and friend for over 8 years and is an amazing childcare professional. She is punctual, respectful and compassionate beyond words. She is always reaching out to help...
Reviewed by Meghan A.
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Hi! My name is Kolosia I am pacific-islander and 47 years of age, thank you for visiting my page, here I provide 10+ years of experience in taking care of hospice, Special needs, and elderly patients who need absolute dedication for there health and time. I am a family-oriented woman with 3 kids, my oldest son is 23 in the...
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"I hired Kolosia to take care of my father and she was the best caretaker I've ever had! She was punctual, friendly, and truly cared for my father. She always went the extra mile for taking care of my father...
Reviewed by Navid K.
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Hi! I am studying to become a pediatric nurse and love spending my free time with children. I have 6 years experience nannying and babysitting including experience with children that have special needs. I'm 21 years old and have been working as a teachers assistant in a 2nd and kindergarten classroom. I love doing crafts,...
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"Jessica watched our four year old son and she was everything we wanted in a nanny/babysitter. She was very dependable and trustworthy and had plenty of experience prior with my son. She has a lot of patience...
Reviewed by Jerry C.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in North Highlands, CA
Elizabeth R.
5.0
Elizabeth is always on or before the scheduled time to arrive. She's great with our boys and they really enjoy her company. She's great at engaging with kids so they feel comfortable and like to do activities together. I would highly recommend Elizabeth!!
- Tony H.
Sylvia-marie B.
5.0
Sylvie is reliable, attentive to our child’s needs and a delight to work with.
- Jason B.
Theresa M.
3.0
Theresa did well for three shifts and then did not show up due to car problems. She wasn't sure when the problems would be resolved or what was wrong with the vehicle. She was vague and didn't give us a future date to return to work. We'd have appreciated her being direct and giving us notice that...
- Kathy V.
Megan S.
5.0
Megan has helped us with child care for a few months now and we are so happy with her! Our daughter immediately loved Megan and always gets excited when we tell her Megan is coming to see her. She is always on time, has been very flexible with random date nights, and she goes above and beyond...
- Matt W.
Shannon N.
5.0
Shannon took care of my 18 months daughter for 1 month during weekdays while we were working from home. Our daughter had a lot of fun with her, was very active and tired for her nap :). We felt that she was well cared for. We would hire Shannon again if she was available during the hours that we...
- Monica B.
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