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Shannan T.

Instructional Aide

Orinda, CA

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$10/hr
5 years experience
One-on-one with Asperger syndrome 2. 5 years One-on-one with non speaking paralyzed 2 years Multi-certs in specialized care
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Celia R.

Part-time Caregiver Available

Orinda, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a nanny/babysitter in the Orinda/Lamorinda area with 10 years of experience. I have worked as a sitter and full-time summer nanny with children of all ages. I also have experience working as a an aid to children with special needs. I am able to prepare meals, assist with homework, and engage children in fun...
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Shannan T.

Experienced Sitter -

Orinda, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Over 20 years experience in watching all age-range children. Worked as a special needs assistant for years. Worked at Jr. high for over 8 years and also have twins !! I am very patient, kind and love to play and interact with the kids that I take care of. House & dogs sit as well. Kids off to college and find I have extra time...
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Roya S.

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
A professional babysitter who has written a serial book about child development from newborn up to 6 yr . Experienced in newborn and infant's care. Creative in planning games according your kid's age. Energetic, on time, calm and patient. Experienced about special needs' kids like Autism, CP, ADHD, speech delayed. First Aids and...

Care Member says "Roya is wonderful with our child. She takes her to the park and plays with her… and helps tidy up in the play area and kitchen (which is an amazing...

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Agatha P.

Pleasant Hill, CA

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Agatha. I'm a Newborn Care Specialist and Sleep Trainer, trained by one of the most recognized programs - Newborn Care Solutions. I'm also an experienced nanny with over 6 years of experience working with children. In my home country, I'm a behavioral psychologist and have worked with kids with special needs such as...

Carol C. says "Agatha is caring, thoughtful and patient. She always did her best to make sure my kids were happy and healthy. I felt very safe leaving my children under...

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Priscila S.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Dear family, Thanks for visiting my profile! For over a decade, I've been dedicated to nurturing children's growth and development. My graduate degree and Early Childhood Education (ECE) training provide a strong foundation for creating enriching experiences for your children. I am patient, creative, and enjoy playing...

Eryn P. says "Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old and then our...

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Roya S.

I Was A Pediatrician In My Home Country,

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$22/hr
10 years experience
I have more than 20 years experience with kids and worked with special needs, I have written some books about child development and speech problems that help me in dealing with these kinds of children.

Fara F. says "Roya is very professional and knowledgeable. She's very kind and caring person ."

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Deisi C.

Special Need Caregiver

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Deisi, 33 years old, mother of two girls. I have worked with young children as both a professional caregiver and teacher for many years. I am truly passionate about helping children grow, especially those that require additional support to reach their full potential both academically and in their home...

Care Member says "We feel incredibly fortunate to have had Deisi caring for our baby boy. She was not just E's nanny; she's become a cherished member of our...

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Eleanor T.

Experienced With Special Needs

Martinez, CA

5.0(1)
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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,...

Aundria G. says "I hired Eleanor to care for my son with profound special needs. He is 16, but more like a 4 year old. Eleanor was caring, playful, understood the...

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Diane F.

Care Giver Available Part-time

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$20/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am experienced in taking care of the Youth, Teen, Adult, and Elderly. I have also worked with Autism persons. I ve assisted in their medication in take, personal hygene, meal prep and errands. I also can speak spanish and teach children the language.

Care Member says "I got to know Diane over 10 months providing me (34 yo, male grad student) with personal care in the morning. She was reliable, even in times of the...

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Pheng B.

Nanny/Caregiver

Pleasant Hill, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
9 years experience
Hi Family I am a dedicated special needs caregiver and nanny with years of experience supporting children with a wide range of needs. My goal is to foster each child's intellectual, emotional, and physical growth while providing a safe, nurturing environment. Currently, I work as an SSA at an elementary school, and I also bring...

Jon R. says "i got to know Pheng and one of her clients' kids with special needs when encountering them on dog walks. The kid is amazing, but in the wrong, untrained,...

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Kyo R.

Fun-Loving Special Needs Nanny

Pleasant Hill, CA

3.0(1)
from
$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Hi, I am a very loving, caring, fun and silly mom. I have three wonderful children in college that I am very proud of. I am 51 years old and I have always loved kids, I'm just a natural. I am very reliable and very responsible. I am very silly but firm with a lot of love. I have been watching kids for over 35 years and special...

Suchitra S. says "Kyo has been with my child for the past 2 yrs. She's like our family and my son bonds with her. That's what we really need and they both explore a...

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Madelene S.

Nanny

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello! My name is Maddie, I am a UCSD grad on the path to becoming a child psychologist. I practice gentle and positive discipline techniques and have a passion for instilling confidence and self regulation skills in children. I began babysitting at age 11, and haven't stopped since! Over the years, I have gained experience...

Kurt D. says "Madelene was great with our kids and went above and beyond to help them have a great time and make responsible choices. Left the place clean and organized...

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Aline L.

Teacher In Different Subjects

El Cerrito, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a experienced teacher and I have worked with students with different skills. In my years of teaching I have had students with different disorders so I have the knowledge about it and I have implemented strategies that help students to achieve their educational progress.

Claire M. says "Aline was a terrific in classroom aide for our son. Punctual, professional, a great communicator, observant, diplomatic and her teaching skills really...

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Mariye G.

Child Care

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$27/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
Hello! My name is Mariye, and I bring over nine years of experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to teenagers. I have completed emergency response courses, and I'm certified by the American Red Cross in Adult and Pediatric First Aid, CPR, AED, and Anaphylaxis/Epinephrine Auto-Injector administration. In...

Sarah T. says "Rose is the best caretaker for our infant! She is highly professional, responsible, knowledgeable, caring, and has a very warm presence. She is calm and...

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Amber T.

Richmond, CA

3.5(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Hi, I am a proud single mom of 5 children. 2 boys (now 32, 29), 3 girls( now 26, 22, 17). I also have a granddaughter 3. 5 yrs. Old. I love kids and my babies are not babies anymore :) I have taken care of children since I was 15. 5 yrs. Old and I grew up with my mother having an In home childcare with about 5-6 children...

Sara S. says "She is kind, fun, respectful, intuitive and learns quickly! I would definitely hire her again. She is our Saturday caregiver and cares for two seniors, an...

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Tetiana V.

Highly Experienced, Professional, With Medical Education, Full And Part-time .

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
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$21/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 9 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Comprehensive development of a child from infancy to preschool. Experienced with babysitting 2-3 kids simultaneously, as well as children with special needs (autists, deaf, children with cerebral palsy). Available starting Feb-15-2024 as shared nanny; looking to add a playmate for an adorable & friendly 18months old boy.

Care Member says "We would definitely recommend Tanya as a caregiver. She watched our daughter and loved her like her own child. She always made sure that she was taken...

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Deborah W.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Providing child care has always given me great joy. Fun adventures in nature, playing, exploring & learning are among my favorite outings with children. Arts and crafts as well as other enriching activities are important to me. I have a 15-year-old son that is a source of constant joy for me. I volunteer at his school as an...

Sarah W. says "Deb took care of our 17 month old little girl for a couple of weeks while her usual caretaker was out of town, and she was wonderful! My daughter got to...

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Carmen M.

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Travel
carpooling
Hi! my name is Carmen, and I am 29 years old. I began my childcare working with kids in special needs education at Castro Valley High School my sophomore year until I graduated in 2014. During that time I was also a part time nanny for various families in the evenings. After high-school I immediately began working as a...

Joe M. says "Carmen is a premiere childcare provider! Very familiar with terminologies relating to care styles, such as BLE and attachment parenting. conversation was...

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Lakeisha S.

Mommy-experience With Special Needs Autism And Down Syndrome.

Oakland, CA

4.5(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello my name is Lakeisha S. and I have a Kinesiology degree from Fresno state (Alumni 2006). My intentions were to pursue a career in the sports field (considering I was a track athlete my whole childhood) but when I graduated, plans changed. I have most of my experiences as a mother, to (beautiful 18 yr. old daughter)...

Donald W. says "Keisha was definitely an awesome provider with strong passion and patience as a special needs provider. She made a great connection with my son engaged...

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Special Needs Caregivers in Orinda, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Roya S.

Roya is wonderful with our child. She takes her to the park and plays with her… and helps tidy up in the play area and kitchen (which is an...

- Care member

Agatha P.

Agatha is caring, thoughtful and patient. She always did her best to make sure my kids were happy and healthy. I felt very safe leaving my...

- Carol C.

Priscila S.

Pri worked with our family for nearly 2 years and was absolutely wonderful! She cared for our first son starting when he was 9 months old...

- Eryn P.

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