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Hello! My name is Kat, and I'm an experienced childcare provider of 8 years. I am CPR and First Aid certified, as I was a lifeguard for 3 years. During my undergraduate studies in Cognitive Science at UCLA, I worked as a research assistant where I gained valuable insights that complement my passion for child development....
Mobility assistance
errands
light cleaning
home modification
companionship
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Hello, my name is Alison and I am a caregiver, personal assistant, and companion in one. I am 36 and have amassed numerous skills relating to taking care of people's wants and needs.
I have the awareness and discernment for the appropriate response to your situation at hand.
I assist in adhering to the recommendations of your...
Care Member says "Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life easier and...
I am an experienced caregiver who is also a Behavioral Health Tech. I specialize in helping people cope while living with several mental or personality disorders.
Early Child Education Experenced Loving Caring And Passionate With My Job
Mountain View, CA
4.0(1)
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- $28/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Light cleaning
meal prep
craft assistance
Hello my name Is Claudia I have lived in Mountain View for most of my life. I studied in foothill college where I took child development. I have also taken courses for children with special needs. I have personal experience with children on the spectrum. I have cared for children new born 4 months to 8-year-olds. I have nannied...
Care Member says "Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative (drawing, clay,...
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- $50/hr
9 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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Hello! My name is Doha! I am a reliable, patient, and creative nanny. I have nine years of experience caring for children of all ages. I have five years experience as a lifeguard and swim instructor. I coached gymnastics to elementary aged children. I volunteered with the local Special Olympics and have extensive experience with...
John D. says "Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and put in the extra...
I am passionate about what I do because through my extensive training with a physical therapist, occupational therapist and speech therapist that I can greatly enhance the facilitation of development of the child and help with the family.
Bart S. says "Jill was awesome! She was always there when she said she would be, was really friendly and just a pleasure to work with. She helped me 7 days a week getting...
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- $15/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello, I have many years experience working with persons with disabilities. Ages range from the NICU to adulthood. I have worked in group homes, independent living centers as staff and in management. Familiar with all aspects of Title 7. Worked with SARC, San Joaquin Regional Center. Experience in implementing IEP, IHP etc. CPR,...
Lee B. says "Barbara is amazing and exactly the person you would want to look over your fur babies. She took care of my geriatric cats while I was out of town for a...
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- $50/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am not a nanny!
I have experience working with children with special needs from children. With typical children, I have most experience mostly with age 1 to 10+. I work with children on their developmental milestones, focus on building their fine motor skills through arts & crafts, emotional regulation, social skills and...
Care Member says "Jennifer has been excellent with my three young children. They love spending time with her. She is reliable, attentive and is just fun to be around. She...
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- $30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
light cleaning
I am a loving mother of 2, my 17-year-old daughter and my 4-year-old special needs son. I am fully experienced with newborns, infants, toddlers, and older. My patience runs high and I've always loved kids. I take full precautions and am a safety first type of person... Especially at this time.
Hours are set but I am flexible...
Huber A. says "Cindy was amazing, she was so sweet with my baby girl. I highly recommend her!"
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- $35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Meal prep
swimming supervision
craft assistance
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
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- $65/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...
Care Member says "Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "
Hello families!
My name is Raquel and I am a nanny currently working in the San Carlos/ Redwood City areas. I've been in childcare for over 12 years. At the moment I am working in a nanny share with two toddler boys. Sadly (for me) they both will be entering preschool this summer! I'm so excited for them!
That being said, I am...
Alexandra V. says "I hired Raquel initially to accompany my 5 year old son who is autistic to summer camp. I was afraid it was going to be a rough transition for him to...
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- $33/hr
Grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
swimming supervision
Hello! I have worked with kids 5+ years and gained first hand experience with my own 3yr old who's special needs.
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
carpooling
Greetings! I have been servicing children in a professional setting for over 10 years: my experience started in a preschool setting while in college. Since then, I have taught middle and high school, full-time, for almost seven years. I also have experience working with children who have special needs, I am first-aid and CPR...
Swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
grocery shopping
carpooling
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I've been in the business for many years. I have watched a family of siblings grow up. I've worked with special needs for about 10 years now (all ages). I also have a 7-year-old daughter. I love putting smiles on children's faces. I like to keep things neat and clean. I like to help as much as needed.
I have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology with a minor in Psychology. I also studied speech-language pathology for several semesters in graduate school. My coursework included classes on typical development, as well as developmental syndromes courses, autism, pediatric feeding and swallowing, children's health and...
Hi my name is Emeline I being a caregiver for more than 20 plus years. I help all kind of special needs for illness. I'm very trust worthy and kind person my passion to help others. I love what I do. I also love to connect with my clients and the family. I have 2 kids a 13 yeas old daughter and a 2. 5-year-old son. My husband is...
Travel
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
carpooling
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I'm a compassionate and experienced childcare provider with a passion for fostering children's growth and development. My experience includes being an educator for 20+ years in Early Childhood Education as well as with school age children. I have an experience working with infants also.. I have an experience working with...
Special Needs Caregiver with experience caring for individuals with Down Syndrome, Ventilators, Wheel Chairs, Seizures, etc.
Light cleaning
swimming supervision
craft assistance
Hello, I have been a nanny for a 1-year-old boy in his home. I have also watched a family friend's son who was about 18 months. I currently work at a school for 2 years now with 3rd and 4th graders as a teacher aide, with some special needs as well. I have 4 siblings and 2 nephews that I watched growing up as well.
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Alison V.
Alison is reliable, caring, and understands her clients. She brings many skills to the job, including suggestions to make her clients‘ life...
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Claudia O.
Claudia was our full-time nanny for both kids in their baby/toddler phases. The kids loved her because she was kind, patient, creative...
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Doha R.
Doha helped us for a week take care of our 9 month old son, who was dealing with a pretty tough cold at the time. Doha was very caring and...
- John D.
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