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Mayla W.

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
I'd describe my personality as patient, enthusiastic, and caring. I like working with kids because they bring youthful joy to my life. I truly believe it's important for kids to have positive relationships with people in the community. I started working with kids when I was in high school. Every summer, I would volunteer at my...
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Hi, I'm Looking For Full-time Or Part-time Position.

Novato, CA

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$30/hr
20 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
My name is Cristina I am 41 years old, I have over 20 years experience working with elderly and disabled clients. I am certified in care of clients with Alzheimer disease and other forms of dementia, also certified in medication management. I completed 10 hours of training and have experience for: The age process, physical...
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Nive To Meet You! (:

Santa Rosa, CA

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$30/hr
Hi! My name is Isabel and I am 24 years old. I have a B. A. in Early Childhood Education and an A. A. in Child Development. I have always loved working with children and grew up in a big family. The oldest of my younger brothers is on the autism spectrum so I have personal familial experience with children on the spectrum. I was...
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Novato, CA

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$27/hr
1 year experience
Errands
light cleaning
respite care
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
I have just retired from 40 years of ordained ministry. I have worked extensively with seniors throughout my career. We cared for my special needs brother-in-law in our home for 4 years. Making a positive impact on the lives of adults and seniors is my focus as a caregiver. I am passionate about supporting well-being and...
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Fairfax, CA

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$20/hr
I current take care of a handicapped 7 years old girl, I've been doing this for 2 years now, and I love it, I pick her up from school every day and then we go to the park to play, or we go on walks, she loves me to sing to her and read to her. we also play games, she loves to throw the ball, she puts a smile on my face every...
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I Am 24 Years Old Current Student And Almost Certificate Medical Assistant With CPR Training.

Santa Rosa, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience
Craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
I have over 6 years of experience caring for children, including twins and kids with special needs such as Down syndrome and autism. I've supported families with children ranging from 3 months to 11 years old, always providing a safe, patient, and nurturing environment. I can assist with preparing children's meals, school...
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Highly Skilled Previously Licensed Professional

Sebastopol, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have over 20 years experience working with mentally ill and developmentally disabled clients. Im also highly skilled with elder care and hospice. In my younger years I worked as a licensed professional for two decades with the criminally insane, adult chronic schizophrenic patients, sensory impaired (both visual and hearing)...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
I ran two Group homes for a year in Chico California. I was a Special Ed teacher in Sonora County, I worked in juvenile hall doing all Special Ed education. I also was a para in Santa Rosa for six months. I also was working in a hospital in the radiology department assisting patients. My wife and I raised 6 children and two...
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Part-time/Occasional Care Provider

Sebastopol, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been caring for individuals with special needs for 10 years. Five years ago, I was hired as a substitute aid in a Bay Area school district. I loved it so much that I applied and was hired full-time. My passion for working with special needs inspired me to enroll in college to obtain my bachelor's of psychology. Working as...
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Great Caregiver

Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have worked in an Adaptive P.E. Program for a year. While working in that class I watched for the safety of all students, floated children on their back to help them feel comfortable in the water, used the wheelchair lift and did group activities. I have passion in the kind of work because in the future I would like to be a...
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Rock Star Family Assistant Available

Santa Rosa, CA

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
travel
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello Families, I have years of professional experience working in private homes. I started out with a house cleaning business, then started working as a professional nanny where I have worked as a share care nanny, worked with a special needs baby (cerebral palsy), cared for twins, worked with infants and toddlers, as well as...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience
I have 25 years of experience with Medically Complex clients, specializing in medical/healthcare and medication management. 20 years of my experience was with my own daughter who was born with a rare seizure disorder. Currently I work with adults who have intellectual, developmental and behavior complexities.
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SPED Elementary Teacher

Santa Rosa, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
I have been teaching and working with special needs students since March 2021. I have been working with students age 4-8, so TK-2 grade! I have worked with students with several different disabilities like SLD, ASD, Cerebral Palsy, DiGeorge Syndrome, Down Syndrome, etc.
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San Rafael, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have extensive experience working with people who suffer from Alzheimer's, stroke patients, Parkinson's and I've given a sense of stability to those on hospice during end-of-life circumstances i. e. cancer, heart failure. I have experienced these types of challenges in my own family over the years, so I do know a great deal of...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$28/hr
7 years experience
Companionship
dementia
light cleaning
errands
hospice services
+ 1 more
Making a difference in people's lives is my passion. My name is Maria, and I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with several years of experience supporting seniors and individuals with special needs. I am a CNA certified, HCA registered, BLS certified, and have a valid driver's license and insurance. I am experienced...
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$20/hr
9 years experience
I have 9 years of experience. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene, transfer assist and depending on the clients needs I am capable of meeting their needs. I don't smoke nor do I have any allergies of pets. Every client has different needs, and based on that I get to meet the client and listen what they need and offer...
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Caregiver

Novato, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Karolina and I have been a caregiver for over eight years. I have worked with many different families whose children have different disabilities. I have a reliable vehicle, full insurance and a valid drivers license. References are available upon request.
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Santa Rosa, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Nurturing young minds is more than a job for me; it's a genuine passion. My five years of experience caring for children aged 1-11 have solidified my commitment to fostering their growth and development. Previous babysitting roles showed me the importance of supporting families, and I strive to be a reliable childcare option for...
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Here To Help!

Graton, CA

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$22/hr
8 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Hi! I have a degree in psychology with an emphasis on child & adolescent psychology. Throughout and after college I worked in many child care environments; I worked at a nonprofit for 5 years which had after school care, summer camp and a teen leadership academy. I started as a tutor, but worked my way up to assistant director...
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Special Ed

Santa Rosa, CA

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$18/hr
Passionate working has special Ed I love to work with them because I learn from them, and they learn from me, the most interesting part is that I help them to develop their self esteem and they Can bright in the world, because they do have potential to success!!
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