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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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Coline T.

Caring Dedicated Family Aide

Orinda, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi prospective families! A lit bit about myself: I come from a family with personal experience with disabilities and unique strengths and challenges. I specialize in mental health, learning disabilities, and ASD. I have been professionally working in the field for the last 3 years. My family background grew my passion for...
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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
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Agatha P.

Pleasant Hill, CA

4.3(1)
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$30/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
meal prep
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
+ 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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Kirstyn G.

People Person

Oakland, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
15+ years experience with all different ages going through all different walks of life. I am very Patient and reliable. Very comfortable learning new care plans to help client with positive growth.

Care Member says "Kirstyn provides an excellent caregiver & housekeeper combination that provides our family with full support. She is excellent at communication, and...

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Priscila S.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
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$29/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
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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Richard P.

Richard P.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
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$45/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I'm Richard, a multifaceted individual with expertise in marketing, dance, and caregiving. With a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing and extensive training in Contemporary Dance from Mexico, I've worked as an Inclusive Dance Instructor, creating safe spaces for self-expression through movement for individuals of all abilities, and...

Darwin M. says "Richard was very insightful when it came to the care of my son."

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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)
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$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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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
Swimming supervision
travel
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
Meal prep
craft assistance
swimming supervision
travel
light cleaning
+ 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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Wren E.

Willing To Adjust To Your Needs

Oakland, CA

4.0(0)
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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have worked with people with special needs in almost every job I have had - I have no problem adjusting my style towards your needs - or learning new skills that would help you out!
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Chanel M.

Oakland, CA

3.0(1)
from
$25/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
travel
grocery shopping
Hi! My name is Chanel, and I bring over 5 years of hands-on experience caring for children of all ages, from newborns to school-aged kids. I've worked as a nanny, caregiver, and a special education paraeducator, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and fun environment where children can thrive. Throughout my...

Jen E. says "Stopped responding a day before the scheduled visit so unfortunately we did not get a chance to work with her. "

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Lisa B.

Richmond, CA

5.0(1)
from
$45/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
craft assistance
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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Kristine L.

Berkeley, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I worked for 14 years at the Disabled Students Program at UC Berkeley doing electric and manual wheelchair repair as well as fabricating adaptive aids. Something I discovered about myself: I'm handy and creative but more than anything, I love working with people. I have also worked with mentally disabled adults on Cape Cod and...

Trish O. says "Kristine did an excellent job packing up my daughter's storage unit and shipping her items home. She was very kind and did a great job!"

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Gabriela A.

Walnut Creek, CA

5.0(1)
from
$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
carpooling
Nurturing a child's curiosity and watching them reach new milestones is my greatest passion. With 10 years of experience, I provide dedicated care for up to three children, ranging from infants to pre-teens. My background includes Early Child Development coursework and experience with special needs children, which allows me to...

Shelly J. says "Ms. Gabriela is one of the kindest, all around wonderful babysitters we ever had. If we didn't move away we would still have her as our sitter. She would...

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Deborah C.

Nanny

Alameda, CA

5.0(1)
from
$32/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello! I am a mother of three amazing young women living in Alameda. I have a very long history of caring for and nurturing children. I have worked with six families as a nanny in the East Bay area. I also have experience as a mentor and job coach for special needs young adults. Yes, I am very patient. At this time I am hoping...

Amanda D. says "Debbie has cared for our twin girls for the past 15 months, from the time they were ~5 months old, to now 20 month old toddlers. Debbie is great with...

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Bridget B.

Berkeley, CA

4.8(1)
from
$35/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 46 families in your area
Meal prep
grocery shopping
swimming supervision
travel
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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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.

Kirstyn G.

Kirstyn provides an excellent caregiver & housekeeper combination that provides our family with full support. She is excellent at...

- Care member

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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