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Stephanie L.


Pismo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher

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I have 24 years of Special Education teaching experience. My Master's degree in in Special Education Mod/Severe with an emphasis on Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities. I have worked with children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. I have 2 children in college, ages 22and 20. I live in Pismo Beach...
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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$15-25/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Laycee I am 20 years old and currently studying Early Childhood Development with a focus on Special Needs. I am pursuing this degree after growing up seeing my stepbrother be misdiagnosed and diving into the world of how and why and learning better ways to help him get through everyday life. I recently moved to...
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Laycee C.


Pismo Beach, CA

$17-60/hr7 yrs exp

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I am currently pursuing a degree in early childhood development to focus on working with children from birth to early adolescence. I am also trained to work with special needs children and have multiple years of experience.
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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-35/hr7 yrs exp

Attentive Nursing Assistant, Nanny And Mother

5.0

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Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
5.0
"Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the...

Reviewed by Christopher S.

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Aiyana S.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr6 yrs exp

Happy Nanny

5.0

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Hi I am Aiyana ! I'm a 20-year-old college student who loves kids and is looking to babysit part time. I've had a love for childcare since I was old enough to hold a baby. Through high school I coached children's gymnastics so I am comfortable and familiar with many age groups. Also spent time in high school working with special...
5.0
"Aiyana has been babysitting our two kids for one night a week for over a month now, and she's been great. She is unfazed by our 3 year old's meltdowns, and goes through the bedtime routine with him and our 1...

Reviewed by Taylor M.

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Annie C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

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Hi! My name is Annie :) I'm a CNA with 7+ years experience as a nanny. I am starting nursing school in the summer and looking to connect with a family who needs support til then. I taught ballet and gymnastics for 3 years to kids ages 2-14 and have experience with newborns and special needs children and adults. I'd love to meet...
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Natalie T.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Natalie and I have many years of experience caring for children and the elderly. I also am a mother so I care for children daily. I have experience caring for newborns, twins, preemies, toddlers, school aged children and elderly. I have also worked with special needs. I am attentive and caring. I have child...
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Wynter S.


Oceano, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Hello There! I'm Wynter!

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Hello! My name is Wynter. I'm 23 years old, and I live in the Five Cities area. For the past five years, I have worked at an elementary school in a special needs classroom. Recently I have quit this position full time, however working in the field of childcare is still my passion! I love helping little minds learn to love...
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Trina G.


Oceano, CA

$20-45/hr

Family Care

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Hello! If you are looking for basic care of your loved one please don't hesitate to reach out. My experience comes from taking care of my mom for a couple of years. She suffered from dementia and I helped with feeding, meal prep, medication management, walking and taking her to the toilet. I have an excellent driving record,...

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As a special needs caregiver I can assist with anything you need. I'm open to learning new routines and new tasks to make the patient feel as comfortable as needed. I have 10+ years of caregiving experience.
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Annie C.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$28-45/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

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Hi, I'm Annie. I have 4+ years experience with special needs care, 7 years experience as a CNA. I love being a caregiver and am comfortable with ambulating, incontinence care, physical therapy exercises, transfers, showers/bathing, med management, and driving those I care for. I love getting to really connect with my people and...
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Jacqueline H.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Nanny

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Hello! My name is Jacqueline. I am a student at Cuesta College where I am studying Social Services. I love working with kids of all ages and special needs. I have taken 3 child development classes and worked at the Tiny Tigers Preschool for 2 years. I look forward to meeting you and your families as well as your furry friends!
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Raquel R.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

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I am pursing a degree in Special Education, and the focus is mild to moderate. I'm currently working in an autistic preschool classroom as a paraprofessional in Santa Maria. I have more than 6 years of experience working with different children. I have worked among different ages, being newborn, to even up to 12 years old. I can...
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Marley K.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$25-50/hr8 yrs exp

Fun Nanny!

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Hi! I just moved to San Luis Obispo, I am from San Francisco and was going to school at UW Madison, in Wisconsin. Last year I decided to move back to California and come down to SLO. I started babysitting when I was 12 and around that time started working with children who have special needs. I did this up until I went to...
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Bailey A.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$20-30/hr3 yrs exp

Kind Sitter

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I have 3 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping, crafts, school, and Laundry. I find joy and take pride in babysitting and nannying for kids in my community. I am a Kinesiology student at Cal Poly and looking into jobs with Pediatrics so I have experience working in clinical and hospital settings with children....
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Jane L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

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15 Years experience with special needs client. Provided language assistance for non-verbal. Organized schedules, developed routines and taught good hygiene habits. Acted as patient advocate upon request. Assisted client with activities of daily living. Established a positive relationship with with client. Maintained...
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Sonci L.


San Luis Obispo, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Disability Caretaker

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I have many years of caretaking and nannying experience with disabled children and adults. My academic background is in Health Sciences and Social Services focused on Community Health & Mental Wellbeing. I enjoy bringing compassionate, creative and respectful care to each experience.
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Jessie Diane M.


Oceano, CA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

Babysitter

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I have worked with kids that have special needs, like down syndrome, autism and other behavioral problems, I love working with kids and have been working with all types of kids for 6 years.
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Kristie T.


Arroyo Grande, CA

$20-30/hr7 yrs exp

Friendly And Professional Caregiver

5.0

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Hello! I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver with a heart for enriching the lives of individuals. I have 7 years of caregiving experience. In the past I have worked mainly with elderly clients and special needs clients. I am professional and here to help with the day to day needs of your loved ones. I can help with meal...
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"I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises."

Reviewed by Sharon B.

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Rebekah D.


Nipomo, CA

$15-30/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

5.0

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I have been providing special needs care to an adolescent with a rare syndrome for the past 4 months. In that time his life has drastically improved due to the impact I've been able to make upon his life. I put everything I have into this job to impact as many areas of his life as I am able to. I could never treat a care giving...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pismo Beach, CA

Natalie T.

5.0

Natalie is an incredible sitter! Not only does she have the experience of being a mother, she also incorporates patience, compassion and possesses an incredible skill set from her experience working in the school system with special needs kids. She was able to quickly and effectively help our...

- Christopher S.

Aiyana S.

5.0

We had Aiyana babysit our 2 and 4 year old while on a weekend trip to Paso Robles. She was flexible enough to come to our hotel room and the kids had a blast with her. She was punctual, attentive and very friendly. Would definitely love to hire her again and recommend!

- Laura M.

Kristie T.

5.0

I hired Kristie and found her to be very pleasant, punctual and helpful. I would not hesitate to hire her again when the need arises.

- Sharon B.

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