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Juliana P.

Instructor Aid At The Middle School

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
2 years experience
I'm current working as a instructor at aid at the Middle School. I work with autistic kids on 6th grade. I'm looking for after school job from 3:30 or 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Friday. Around 15 hours per week.
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Retired, Empty-Nester, 20+ Yrs Experience

San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Hello! My name is Tammy. I retired 7 years ago and am an official "empty-nester." I am patient, positive, compassionate and reliable with 25+ years professional experience working with senior, child and special needs clients. I am an organized, multitasker, that requires minimal supervision and am CPR and first aid certified...
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San Jose, CA

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$20/hr
4 years experience
Hello, my name is Jessica. I am a Cardiorespiratory Therapist with approximately 4 to 5 years of experience working with both adults and children with special needs. I am compassionate, empathetic, patient, and loving. I adapt easily to different situations and am always open to listening and improving based on the guidance of...
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San Jose, CA

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$27/hr
10 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I'm a Bay Area local, a mom, and a second-year graduate student studying occupational therapy. I understand how important it is to have someone reliable, patient, and compassionate when life gets busy, especially when it comes to our children, aging loved ones, and even our pets. I have over six years of experience...
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San Jose, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I'm Katherine and I'm 31 years old. Mother of a 3-year-old boy, who joins me on the adventures of caring for other friends and families :) Working with children doesn't feel like work for me because I become one of them! I enjoy playing, creating, teaching and learning beside children. It is my goal to create a loving and...
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San Jose, CA

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$32/hr
10 years experience
Caregiver Hello, Let me introduce myself, my name is Marithza . I have over 20 years of experience providing care to a wide range of individuals-including children, elderly adults, hospice patients, and children with special needs. In addition to my caregiving background, I currently work as a care driver for children and...
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
13 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
carpooling
I am an enthusiastic and patient individual with years of caregiving experience. I work with special needs children and adults teaching independent living skills, academics, and assisting with speech pathology. I customize my approach for each client based on their specific needs. In addition, I have spent countless summers...
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San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 8 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I am the oldest of 5 children & have 17 years of experience caring for children in various capacities in the Portland, OR and San jose, CA areas (babysitter, nanny, preschool TA, special needs TA, RBT). I have experience with ages 0-12, twins, multiples, and special needs (ASD). I speak some Spanish and I have a BA in...
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Part Time Babysitter Available

San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I have watched many children over the years, working as a babysitter through high school and well after. While I have no children of my own (yet), I love kids and am a great godmother and "auntie" to many. I worked in a facility for children with special needs for four years, and am comfortable with children of all ages. I have...
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San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Hi! My name is Ciarra, and I'm an 18-year-old college student with over 4 years of experience caring for children, pets, and helping with household tasks. I truly enjoy working with kids and have experience supporting children of all ages, including those with special needs-my younger sister is on the autism spectrum, which has...
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San Jose, CA

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$24/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a dependable and compassionate caregiver with experience caring for infants and supporting children of all ages. I currently work as a substitute teacher, where I regularly assist students with special needs and physical disabilities, helping create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. I understand that every...
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
Hello, my name is Sabrina, I'm 26 years old, I'm an nurse student, I have experience with different ages of children, I've worked with children with special needs, I've been an au pair, I am an experienced and caring nanny with experience looking after children from 1-month-old to 13 years old. I have also supported autistic and...
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San Jose, CA

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$23/hr
10 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
+ 1 more
I am a friendly 33-year-old woman caregiver with experience tutoring and caring for children. I can care for special needs or the average child or toddler. I am patient, loving, caring and kind. I love children and pets and they feel that and respond like plants to sunshine and rain. I am dependable and reliable and you can...
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Nanny Seeking A Position 25-40 Hours A Week

San Jose, CA

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$10/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Travel
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
carpooling
Hello my name is Kelsey and I currently work as a substitute teacher ages from 4-22 years old with special needs and general education. I have a wide variety of experience caring for all ages of kids. I really enjoy working with children!! I am looking for work from 3:30-9 p.m. about 10-15 hours a week and totally open on the...
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Part-time Caregiver Available Full Time State University Student Majoring In Child Development

San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
craft assistance
Hello! I am a San Jose State University Student with 6+ years of working with children as young as a year old to the age of 13. I have worked at a preschool, for children with special needs, and also have been a personal tutor. Available 20-25 hours a week! I drive! (:
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San Jose, CA

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$35/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
I have been a career Nanny in a private home setting since 2007. I transitioned to a special needs Nanny in 2018. I absolutely love working with special needs and want to further both my career & experience. I have experience with autistic young adults & adolescents. I have also worked Downs syndrome, MS as well as non-verbal. &...
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A Dependable & Qualified Babysitter-Flexible Hours

San Jose, CA

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$0/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Swimming supervision
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi there, my name is Maggierose. I am a Psychology Major at Grand Canyon University. I have been working with children for more than 10 years. I have experience working with foster children and special needs children. One thing about me is I come from a family of 10, so I understand when parents need a little break. As a sitter,...
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San Jose, CA

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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi, I'm Jannika! I just graduated from University of Colorado Boulder with a bachelor's degree in audiology and speech-language pathology. I also have several years of experience working with children. Throughout high school, I loved babysitting for the younger kids in my neighborhood, and I've also volunteered with nonprofits...
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San Jose, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Swimming supervision
meal prep
grocery shopping
carpooling
Hi! I am currently looking for a part time position. I'm a creative, friendly, and reliable caregiver with a background in Early Childhood Development and a degree in Psychological & Brain Sciences from UCSB. I bring four years of experience providing childcare and tutoring services. I have worked with a range of families with...
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San Jose, CA

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$36/hr
3 years experience
Hello! My name is Anthony and I am a 31-year-old there has been a nurse for six years. For the first two years of my nursing career, I've worked with kids at home and in school that have dietary special needs and care. With a background in Homehealth, I am willing to care for a wide range of clients anywhere from kids to adult....
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