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Sara B.

Paraeducator With Special Needs Experience

Palm Desert, CA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
12 years tutoring and caring for Special Needs students, with experience in a classroom setting. Seeking a tutoring and/or care position with special needs children.
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Part-time Caregiver Available

Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
HI there, I'm looking primarily for part-time work. I have 20+ years working with special needs children in a tutoring capacity, and I've been a nanny throughout my life for children of all ages. I grew up with a cousin who is severely autistic (nonverbal), so I'm well accustomed to the lifestyle of special needs people. I love...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Hi! I recently moved to the Palm Desert area and am passionate about working with individuals with special needs. I am a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) with experience providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy in both clinic and home settings. I've worked with children and individuals of different ages, abilities,...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hi, I'm Nina! I have four years of childcare experience, including hands-on work with special needs children and infants as young as five months. I am naturally bubbly, patient, and highly attentive, and I bring the same level of care that I've developed while helping raise my younger siblings. I hold a bachelor's degree as well...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hospice services
dementia
light cleaning
companionship
errands
+ 1 more
Hello name is DianaI have 15 years experience trusted provider of premium in-home care services, offering dependable support designed to enhance quality of life and promote independence. carefully selected, thoroughly trained, and deeply committed to excellence. I partner closely with families to create personalized care plans...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
Making a difference in people's lives is what drives me. With a graduate degree and 10 years of experience, I bring a compassionate and detail-oriented approach to senior care. I am a Certified Nursing Assistant and Certified Home Health Aide, with current CPR and First Aid certifications. My background includes experience...
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Palm Desert, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Light cleaning
errands
meal prep
transportation
Supporting the independence and well-being of seniors is my true passion. My goal is to make a positive, lasting impact on the lives of those I serve while providing families with a reliable and compassionate care option. I bring one year of professional experience, including work with special needs young adults in a school...
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Senior Care Companion/Assistant

La Quinta, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Transportation
errands
visiting physician
companionship
home modification
+ 1 more
Thank you for taking time to look at my profile. For the last 2 years I have worked for a HNW family in Altadena, CA who needed a caregiver for the older woman in their family. My job duties included; full-time companion, meal planning, grocery shopping, meal preparation, Dr. appointment visits and general household management...

Care Member says "Kristen is absolutely terrific. She’s personable, well organized, and always willing to go the extra mile. She describes herself as an “on-time machine”...

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Special Needs Care

Indio, CA

5.0(0)
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$56/hr
10 years experience
I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Indio, CA

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

Indio, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Respite care
home modification
dementia
hospice services
personal care
*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...

Alex C. says "Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father...

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Cathedral City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
Bringing a decade of experience to childcare, I'm passionate about creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children. My background includes a college degree and extensive experience with children aged 0-11, particularly infants . I'm patient, creative, and enjoy playing board games and educational puzzles. I am very...
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Child Care

Cathedral City, CA

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$20/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
carpooling
light cleaning
I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
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Rancho Mirage, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Am a Compassionate caregiver, I like to work with special needs because it gives me fulfillment and a purpose in life. I've worked with a Duchenne muscular dystrophy patient, type one diabetic teenager, autistic youths, down syndrome teenager. I like to help them with their day to day activities which greatly improves their...
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Sonia's Caretaker

Cathedral City, CA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have eight years of experience with kids with autism. I love to take care of kids with special needs because I have the love they need to learn and grow. I am very passionate about working with children. They need lots of love and attention. I have the patience and time to give them that. I also have helped with exercises that...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$24/hr
8 years experience
I have a 8 years of experience working with adults with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges, and about 4 years working with children with similar concerns. I started a virtual job when the pandemic hit and I miss working with my people!
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Indio, CA

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$30/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 7 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
swimming supervision
travel
I'm a passionate childcare provider with 8 years of experience and a desire to make a positive impact on children's lives. I'm patient, creative, and approachable, and I have strong communication skills, keeping parents regularly updated on their child's day. I'm also very comfortable enforcing household rules to ensure a safe...
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Cathedral City, CA

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$19/hr
10 years experience
Hello my name is Sandra Gonzalez and I am a intuitive body worker and I am specifically looking to help anybody who is in any challenging position and I can be trained easily and very personable.
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Rancho Mirage, CA

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$17/hr
Meal prep
errands
transportation
dementia
hospice services
+ 1 more
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
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La Quinta, CA

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$30/hr
2 years experience
I am a dedicated and energetic caregiver specializing in support for young adults and seniors with autism, intellectual disabilities, and other cognitive disabilities. With a warm smile, genuine compassion, and a professional mindset, I strive each day to enhance the quality of life for my clients and their families.
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