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Beth J.

Energetic Mom Who Loves Caring For Children

Santee, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Light cleaning
meal prep
I am a mom of 6 and grandma to 4. I was a stay at home mom and treasure caring for children. I love to bring education, music, cooking, and creative play to the children I care for. I am a child at heart and love to get on the floor and play with the kids. I am old fashioned and do the best I can not to include screen time in my...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
5 years experience
I have grown up with my brother, who is 6 years younger than I am who was adopted after being born to a homeless alcoholic. He was failure to thrive but my family decided he needed to have a family no matter what. About 12 years later he is a second degree black belt and the funniest kid I've ever met.
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Teacher/skills And Behavioral Coach

Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
I am a credentialed teacher with years of experience working 1:1 with special needs children (toddlers to young adults). I am intuitive, patient, nurturing, and with expectation of success for my students to meet their goals through individualized support and setting clear expectations. Feel free to reach out to me and we can...
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Part Time Caregiver Available

Lakeside, CA

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$14/hr
10 years experience
I have a sister who is 19 who has severe special needs. I have watched her grow and learned so much from her. I am also an Instructional Assistant with Poway Unified School District. I love being around all kids. Special needs kids have a special place in my heart, due to my sister. Always so happy and loving. Great company...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
I have a deep passion for supporting individuals with special needs by creating a safe, patient, and understanding environment. I believe every person deserves care that recognizes their unique strengths and challenges, and I approach my work with compassion, creativity, and consistency. Whether it's providing daily support,...
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7 Years Of Experience With All Ages, Part-Time Or Full-Time

Escondido, CA

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$28/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
I have been working with kids since I was 12, first training as a mother's helper, then becoming the neighborhood babysitter, then nannying. As a nanny I worked for homeschool families as their teacher, a caretaker for a special needs child, overnight for a nurse, and the longest nannying gig I had was 7 years. I'm still in...
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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Hello there, My name is Ismat but most would call me, Amy. I live in Poway and I have 29 years worth of experience as a nanny. I have worked with children of all ages from newborns and twins, to teenagers and children with disabilities. Plus, I do sleep training for babies to put them in comfortable schedules for their parents....
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San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Companionship
dementia
mobility assistance
errands
meal prep
+ 1 more
Making a difference in someone's life is what drives me as a caregiver. I have experience with special needs children and adults. This experience includes transportation, errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, and physical activity. I have some high school education, CPR training, and First Aid certifications. I became...
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Warm And Loving Sitter

San Diego, CA

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$25/hr
2 years experience
I have over a years worth of experience with ABA and special needs care with a family and their 8-year-old daughter. She was non-verbal most of the time, with small phrases when she would get excited. I always planned engaging activities and prepared for any possible triggers and/or things that made her unhappy. As I got to know...
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A Super Fun Sitter

Santee, CA

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$22/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hi. My name is Linda. Over the years I've worked for 4 different families and raised my own daughter and my nephew. I have a bachelor's degree with many child development classes under my belt. I'm experienced in special needs as well. My priority is that your child (children) remain safe, happy, and thriving while in my care....
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San Diego, CA

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$35/hr
I'm an experienced caregiver/medical assistant with 2+ years working/volunteering in clinical settings with a wide range of needs. I grew up as a primary caregiver for my sister, who has Rett syndrome and epilepsy, which shaped my ability to stay calm, patient, and highly attentive in challenging situations. I have handled...
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Experienced Health Care Worker

Escondido, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
errands
respite care
hospice services
meal prep
+ 1 more
Experienced healthcare worker for over 10 years. I've worked in home and In facilities, both private care and agencies. I have extensive experience with special needs, Alzheimer's, dementia and stroke patients.
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Escondido, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
meal prep
Hello! My name is Ashleigh and I am 22 years of age. I love working with children and have been working for over a year as a behavioral technician for children with special needs. My job entails using age appropriate play to build social and cognitive skills with children as well as addressing their physical needs, eg: hygiene,...
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Santee, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
34 tears old, babysitter since 12, nanny since 18, mom since 22! I also have 6 pets :) I am CPR/AED certified through Red Cross, and also received my PCM certification though my last job working with adults with developmental disabilities such as Autism, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder. I have experience with all ages from...
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RN License Holder In The Philippines

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am a registered nurse from the Philippines. I finish my Nursing studies last 2007.. I had worked with different hospitals and clinics.. I also been a volunteer for the red cross. I had some several occasion taken care of children with disabilities during the time I was an RN..
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Part Time

Santee, CA

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$32/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
light cleaning
swimming supervision
I've been around kids almost all my life, and have experience with my nieces and nephews and have experience with nannying and babysitting! -my duties being a babysitter vary from changing diapers to helping put the children to bed, preparing them for school, and playing games. - I am attentive to children with special needs,...
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San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
light cleaning
Hello! My name is Anabel and I've always had a passion to care for others and have kids of my own someday. I was a volunteer for Champions, a baseball league for kids with autism, from 12 to 17 years old. I continued that passion and volunteered in a 2nd grade class while I was 16 and a special needs class ages 8-11 when I was...
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Escondido, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with people who require extra assistance due to disabilities. I have experience with children and adults. I've worked with a 14-year-old with autism, I was her private caregiver for about a year. I have also worked with adults and seniors with many disabilities.
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Elena S.'s Photo

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
Navy Child Development Provider & Accredited. Certified in Pediatrics 1st Aid & CPR. With over 10 years experience. I bring strong skills in Early Child Development, infant care, and special needs support. And take pride in creating a safe, nurturing and encouragement environment for all children. My outgoing nature and...
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Bilingual Soccer-Playing Mom

San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
craft assistance
grocery shopping
travel
meal prep
Hi! I am a mom with 3 years experience as a pre-school teacher and teacher assistant. I have lots of experience with special-needs kids, including children with autism. In addition to childcare, work I worked as an executive admin secretary for many years, so I am highly organized. I have taken early Childhood training classes.
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