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Holly M.

Nursing Student With Hospital And Special Needs Experience!

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Throughout my years of working in the hospital as well as in homecare/assisted living, I have cared for many individuals with special needs. This is an area that I not only enjoy, but one where I feel very comfortable as well!
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Special Needs Care History

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read this brief synopsis on my history and experience caring for special needs children. I am a dual-degree Psychology and Social Work graduate from Auburn University, where I also obtained a minor in Human Development and Family Studies. During my time at Auburn University, I volunteered...
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Caregiver/Special Needs Caregiver

San Diego, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Experience with children on autism spectrum, learning disabilities, cognitive delays and behavioral challenges.
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Caregiver Special Needs

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I respect my clients with all my love and respect I help each day and exercise meals go out if is possible activities if they allow etc.
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Special Needs Care

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Worked as a behavioral interventionist with Autistic kids. Did my degree practice/work in a special needs school in Mexico. Very patient. Very caring with kids. Love to do activities with the kids and play games. Read books to them. Do arts and crafts. Great on sensory input needs. Can help with extra things needed. Teach or...
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Special Needs Care Taker

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
Hi, I'm Annie. I'm 18 and an incoming freshman at UCLA where I plan to study psychology. Although I don't have official experience working for someone with special needs, I grew up caring for my brother who has ADHD and high functioning autism. I am very patient, caring, and understanding and I'm committed to making life a...
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Special Needs Support

San Diego, CA

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$22/hr
2 years experience
Hello! My name is Evelyn! I currently work as a Registered Behavior Technician in ABA therapy. I work with children from ages 3 and up with ADHD and Autism. I provide positive reinforcements for positive behaviors and provide redirecting for unwanted behaviors while maintaining a fun environment. I have my availability listed on...
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Compassionate Caregiver Specializing In Support For Individuals With Special Needs

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
Hello, my name is Antonela, and I bring both my medical background as a nursing student and my natural gift for compassion to every family I work with. I have experience in providing patient, attentive, and respectful care for individuals with unique needs. I believe in treating each person with dignity, kindness, and...
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Registered Behavior Therapist/ Special Ed Instructional Aid

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
I have four years of experience working with individuals with developmental delays relating to autism, speech, physical ability, etc. ranging between the ages of 2-18. I am very comfortable with working with this population and learning more about an individual to being as helpful as possible. I am registered as a behavior...
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Special Education Technician

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
9 years experience
I've been working side by side with Children with Special Needs for 9 years now with a School District. I help with learning, behavior intervention, toileting, feeding, and classroom set up. My current students are aged from 3-5 and are severely Autistic. I feel extremely rewarded to be able to work with such a wonderful group...
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Special Education Teacher

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
3 years experience
Hello! I am a special education teacher in the San Diego area. I work with students with moderate to severe disabilities. I have experience caring for children that have diagnoses like, but not limited to, epilepsy, intellectual disability, autism, cerebral palsy, and rare genetic disorders. I have experience with AAC devices,...
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CAREGIVER SPECIAL DISABILITY

San Diego, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
I do care special personal need Elder people Adults Teens with Diabetes , Epilepsy , Cancer Feed Companion
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Special Ed Assistant

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
For the past year, I have been working as a Special Ed assistant teacher within a Kindergarten classroom at an all-inclusive school. I love working with children, early education to early elementary level and have tons of experience with childcare.
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San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
I have experience 19 years with development delays, kabuki syndrome. I myself have a daughter with special needs that is development delays.
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A Future Pediatric Neuropsychologist In The Making

San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
1 year experience
I have been described as a patient, observant caregiver. Most of my experience comes from working in an STRTP as a Direct Care Staff/Mental Health Worker. It was here where I worked with clients ages 10-20 who have been diagnosed with cognitive and developmental disorders. As I love working with children, I hope to become a...
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San Diego, CA

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$18/hr
I am currently a resident assistant at Hearthstone (Fairhaven) in Whitewater for elderly dementia patients! I also have had experience working with children with autism as an autism technician. Over the summer I also cared for a patient in their home with Parkinson's disease and another patient who had multiple sclerosis. I...
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Care Provider

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
Hello! My name is Christin and I am 23 years old. I have a very high quality care giving experience due to the fact I have a severely Autistic sister that is now 16 years old. It was just my mom and I, so I have had tons of experience working with a child with the most severe conditions. My sister needs care 24 hours a day so I...
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Looking For Summer Work!

San Diego, CA

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$26/hr
10 years experience
I have been babysitting, nannying and working with kids since I was about 14. I just finished my Masters Degree and I am looking for summer work before I begin a job in the fall. Previously I have been worked in schools as a special education aide and a substitute teacher. I am an RBT and spent a fee years working in ABA with...
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Care Provider/nanny

San Diego, CA

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$10/hr
4 years experience
I am a Chico State graduate in Exercise Physiology and Adapted PE, I am passionate about working with children and individuals with disabilities. I have had around four years experience working with individuals with disabilities in both camp, home, and school settings. I plan to become and occupational therapist in the near...
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San Diego, CA

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$15/hr
10 years experience
Hi, I'm Sarah. I am a special education teacher who is currently working on her masters in Applied Behavior Analysis. I have 10 years of working with children with disabilities, specifically Autism. Before teaching I was an RBT for an in-home agency and my current school district. I teach a K-1st grade Moderate/Severe autism...
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