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Megan F.


El Dorado Hills, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Active And Fun Sitter!

5.0

(4)

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I am a very outgoing, positive, and energetic person! I am a college student majoring in musical theater. I have 8 years of experience working with children through theater recreation programs in the City of Pleasanton. I also have experience working with children who have special needs. Additionally, I have 6 years of...
5.0
"Megan is the best! Our kids absolutely love her. She mimics our parenting rules and habits all while having fun with them. She is always on time, very personable and the best baby sitter! We love her!"

Reviewed by Taylor M.

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Adonna S.


El Dorado Hills, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

3.0

(2)

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I have several years experience working with developmentally disabled children. I also have experience working with autistic children. I was a home counselor for two years for developmentally disabled children. I also was a tutor in the special education high school class for a year. My brother has Cerebral Palsy. And last but...
5.0
"I hired Adonna to be my assistant when I first started college. She would come to my house and help me onto the bus. Whenever my bus schedule would change, she would call in and make the changes. Adonna would...

Reviewed by Celeste H.

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Day H.


Rescue, CA

$25-45/hr8 yrs exp

Learning Through Adventure

5.0

(1)

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I have 8 years of experience working with autistic children and providing senior care. As an example I have helped one child communicate in full sentences and learn to do activities of daily living. Learning through play and also capture photography for the families. I can help with Bathing/Grooming/Hygiene and Behavior -...
5.0
"He was a wonderful caregiver for my father who suffers from Dementia. He is kind and patient and I would highly recommend him to care for your loved ones!"

Reviewed by Stephanee H.

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Nichol K.


Grizzly Flats, CA

$16-30/hr7 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

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I am a retired paraprofessional who worked in special education for 9 nine years. I specifically worked in an Autism Spectrum Disorder classroom for Placer County Office of Education for 7 years. I have experience with tracking behaviors and classroom educational practices. I also did respite care for the families of a few of my...
5.0
"Please don't steal Nichol away from us, but, she is awesome and we are glad to have her 2 days a week."

Reviewed by Eric N.

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Ashley P.


El Dorado Hills, CA

$25/hr9 yrs exp

4.4

(7)

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Hello, I have a passion for working with kids. It's just so amazing to be apart of their growing process while being able to teach them new things. I'd describe my personality as fun outgoing, loving, caring, respectful and friendly. Ive been working with children since I was 15 years old for about 9 years now. I started out...
5.0
"Ashley is very sweet with our 11 month old and our girl really seems to enjoy their time together! Ashley is patient, easy going, and happy to help in anyway! "

Reviewed by Care member

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Teresa K.


Rescue, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

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I raised 4 children and currently have 8 grandchildren. I have taken care of several grandchildren 4-5 days a week. I love nurturing children and use a very possitive approach. I have also raised a child with special needs and I have a lot of patients with all.

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I like working with kids because it is amazing to just be able to be apart of the process to see them grow and teach them new things. I started working with kids when I was 16 so for about 8 years now. I first started as an aid at a daycare and then became a full time teacher in the ones room and Todd's room. I soon later...
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Red W.


Rescue, CA

$16-22/hr

Autism Mom

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I am a mom of six teens and young adults. One of my sons is autistic. I am simply a mom who loves to love others. I feel blessed to serve .
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Destiney R.


Pollock Pines, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

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I am an instructional assistant at an elementary school. I have been working in the school system since I was 18 on and off. I mostly work with special needs children. I love to craft in my spare time.
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Red W.


Rescue, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Mom Of 6

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I am simply a mom who loves her kids and want to help other moms & dads. One of my sons is autistic, which has taught me patience and unconditional love x1000! I am saving for a heart project I'm currently working on, its to build an assisted living tiny home community for adults with special needs. It's called OHANA FOREVER....
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Kirsten R.


Shingle Springs, CA

$16-21/hr4 yrs exp

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I have worked with disability kids for 4 years now and I love every second of it. My mother is the one who originally introduced me to the wonderful world. I love how compassionate hole hearted they are. They deserve the best care that can be provided. I'm reliable flexible and loving.
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Myren S.


El Dorado Hills, CA

$13-19/hr

Interact.

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I'm very loving person the way to taking care the special need.. I gave them tender loving care.. that's the most is and you have a patient to them..
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Sara Y.


Shingle Springs, CA

$18-21/hr3 yrs exp

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Hello, my name is Sara. Most of my disability experience comes from being a baby and personal experience. I have an aunt with a mental disorder who's quite forgetful however not physically disabled and growing up around her, it taught me to have a lot of patience and understanding. As for professional expertise, I have looked...
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Elisabeth D.


Greenwood, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Looking For Full Time/Part Time Work

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I have been working with kids of all ages for 10+ years. I have been a special needs nanny for 3 1/2 years. I love what I do. I believe working with kids is one of the most rewarding jobs. I have a 3 1/2-year-old daughter who will need to come with me. I'm a newly single mom looking to get some extra work! I do work from home...
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Jennifer K.


Pollock Pines, CA

$22/hr6 yrs exp

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I was 9 years old when I babysat for the first time. I am Mom to 2 biological sons and 2 adopted daughters who were born in Haiti. They came home together at ages 12 months and 2 months when I was 51. I'm grandma to 7 grandchildren. In the past I was a foster parent to special needs children. While a foster parent I...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Placerville, CA

Megan F.

5.0

Megan is extremely dependable, responsible, trustworthy, and a lot of fun! She was our regular babysitter for our grade-schooler for over a year and helped our family in so many ways during that time. Five stars is not nearly enough praise for Megan!

- Jennifer Y.

Adonna S.

5.0

I hired Adonna to be my assistant when I first started college. She would come to my house and help me onto the bus. Whenever my bus schedule would change, she would call in and make the changes. Adonna would assist me in getting set up in the classroom and help me pack up at the end of class. She...

- Celeste H.

Day H.

5.0

He was a wonderful caregiver for my father who suffers from Dementia. He is kind and patient and I would highly recommend him to care for your loved ones!

- Stephanee H.

Nichol K.

5.0

Please don't steal Nichol away from us, but, she is awesome and we are glad to have her 2 days a week.

- Eric N.

Ashley P.

5.0

Ashley is very sweet with our 11 month old and our girl really seems to enjoy their time together! Ashley is patient, easy going, and happy to help in anyway!

- Care member

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