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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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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...
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.
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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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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10 years experience
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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...
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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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...
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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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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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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10 years experience·
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I am a loving mom who has raised four children. I am also a grandmother of four. I have been a Teacher's Helper, a Camp Counselor, and a tutor and a mentor to many children in my life. All children are a treasure and a gift! I really love kids and I taught ballet for many years to children. I raised a special needs child and she...
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Nurturing a child's growth and supporting families through reliable, attentive care is my true passion. With four years of experience, I bring a patient, calm, and approachable demeanor to every household I support. My background includes working with special needs children, and I am comfortable caring for up to two children in...
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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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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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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...
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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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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My name is Emma B. and I'm 23 years old. I attend BYU-Idaho and have reliable transportation. I have hands-on experience working with individuals with special needs, both through my family and school. My older brother is autistic, which has taught me patience, flexibility, and how to support someone with sensory and...
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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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