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41 special needs caregivers are listed in Santa Maria, CA
The average rate is $21/hr as of May 2024
The average experience for nearby special needs caregivers is 7 years
Special needs caregivers in Santa Maria, CA
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I am a 50-year-old female who has been in the medical/care field for 6 years. My experience is as follows, I am CPR/AED FIRST AID certified thru the state with IHSS . I work with many different health needs for the elderly such Alzheimers Dementia, Stroke Development Disability for all ages which includes physical, mental...
5.0
"April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess."
Reviewed by pavinda W.
5.0
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Hi! I'm LeLani. I have taken care of children since I was 12.
At 18, I was a live-in nanny to two children. Their Mother ran an in home daycare w/16 kids under the age of 3 & I was her assistant for a year.
I have two grown children of my own, a 30-yro boy & a 27-yro girl. Their whole lives, I worked at daycares & baby sat all...
5.0
"My daughter absolutley loves Lelani! Lelani is so good at sneaking in education during play my kid learned so much just having fun. She was very considerate and respectful to my home and family and animals....
Reviewed by Katharine W.
5.0
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Experienced Nanny and Paraprofessional.
A little bit of my history: I was born and raised in Santa Maria CA. I have no children. I come from a big family who I am very close with. I love working with children. And I consider myself to be a people person.
Some of my favorite hobbies are making DIYs... I enjoy making natural...
5.0
"Michelle is very caring for our 2 year old son. She helps with light household cleaning, laundry, and prepares meals. She participates with outside and inside play, does educational activities, and is good...
Reviewed by Brittany I.
Maria P.
Santa Maria, CA
$35-75/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
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Hello and thank you for taking a look at my profile. Let me start off by saying I have 11 children of my own, that is not a typo. My husband and I have raised 8 to adulthood in the Santa Maria/Orcutt area and have 3 remaining at home. I have been helping families over 30 years and recently became a certified
'Newborn Care...
5.0
"Maria is incredible! We had a family wedding and Maria took care of our 16.5 month old at our AirBnB. She brought toys with her. She’s got 11 of her own children and six grandchildren so she knows kiddos. We...
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Maria C.
Santa Maria, CA
$30-45/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
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I am a very carrying and compassionate person. My friends would describe me as very patient, dependable and creative. I have a good sense of humor but can be serious when needed. I have a good work ethic and am professional. I have:
-Over 7 years experience as a caregiver assisting with many duties some including meal prep,...
5.0
"Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing,...
Reviewed by James R.
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I worked with Special needs individuals for over 12 years from a group home setting to a date program
Cindy R.
Santa Maria, CA
$16-23/hr • 2 yrs exp
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I have experience taking care of children with disabilities for about 2 to 3 years. Currently I am attending university with a major in child development and with the goal to get credentialed to work with children with disabilities.
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I am currently a behavioral technician have been for the past two years. I absolutely adore working with special needs. I work in a mid severe classroom with 2nd and 3rd.
Lisa G.
Santa Maria, CA
$10-15/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I am a special needs assistant in three school districts on call. I have worked with children ages ranging from birth to 21. I am CPR and First Aid Certified. I am fluent in American Sign Language.
Maria C.
Santa Maria, CA
$25-45/hr • 4 yrs exp
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-I have an Autistic Behavioral Analysis Certificate, have worked with children and adults applying ABA for 2 years.
-experience working with quadriplegic individual assisted with all ADLs such as bathing, bowel program, light meal prep and light cleaning, laundry etc.
-2 years experience working with adults with special needs...
Rea H.
Santa Maria, CA
$23-50/hr • 14 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as energetic, funny,
I like caring for people with special needs because I have a passion for what I do am very compassionate and I love the outcome after a task is been done if it's just a smile or a face gesture. It motivate me to do do my best and be a better person. Overall I tries my best to...
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Hello families ! Just a little about me, I have worked with students and adults who have special needs for the last 2 1/2 years! I absolutely love what I do, and I am actually finishing up my undergrad this May with a major in Psychology, then starting a teaching residency program next spring to get my Special Education teaching...
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I have been in the child educational field for over 15 years going on 20. I have helped raise lots of children lots of family members. I have worked as a personal Nanny live in nanny. I have taught preschool ages 3:00 to 6:00 and then also toddler classroom which is 18 months to 36 months. All Montessori Beast some schools were...
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I am a dedicated hardworking father of 2 young boys. I work in the oilfields at night every other week so my availability is open completely! I have 3 years of experience with infants and toddlers with special needs such as autism and Downs syndrome. I have experience with elderly people who suffer from Alzheimer's/Dementia....
Andre H.
Santa Maria, CA
$18-50/hr • 5 yrs exp
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I like caring for people with special needs because it's excites me to see a smile or a small nod or anything that shows I had accomplished something great for the residents each day. I also like caregiving because am very passionate about what I do and I tried to do my Best to provide the Best Quality of Life for each...
Connie S.
Santa Maria, CA
$23-35/hr • 7 yrs exp
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Hello my Name is Connie , and my outstanding resume, experience and references qualifies me as the best choice to care for your loved one.
My utmost goal is their safety, comfort and fulfill all your necessary medical needs coupled with a spirit of excellence, compassion and integrity.
Hope to be that loyal fit to you and your...
Natalie C.
Santa Maria, CA
$26/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hello, I Work With Kids For A Living At Robert Bruce Elementary, With General Ed And Special Needs
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I have 10 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Cooking/Meal Preparation. I Can work with multiple kids at a time, and help with school work and homework. I am trustworthy, always willing to go the extra mile and great with kids. I'm studying nursing and hoping to incorporate my love for kids into my career...
5.0
"Excellent with children and very professional "
Reviewed by Andrea G.
Manna V.
Santa Maria, CA
$10-20/hr • 4 yrs exp
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From a young age I've helped my mom with working with the kids in her mommy-and-me music classes, volunteered at my church's various Sunday schools, and have always made myself available to babysit the children of any family members or friends who were in need of a little break. I recently worked in an after school program (3...
Savannah V.
Santa Maria, CA
$17-22/hr • 6 yrs exp
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Hi I'm Savannah! I haven't had much experience as a nanny but I've done plenty of babysitting throughout my life growing up with younger sibling and living in a neighborhood with a lot of kids I have even cared for children and adults with special needs. I have about 6 years of experience. I can help with laundry, light...
Rea H.
Santa Maria, CA
$23-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
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I'd describe my personality as energetic, funny,
I like caring for people with special needs because I have a passion for what I do am very compassionate and I love the outcome after a task is been done if it's just a smile or a face gesture. It motivate me to do do my best and be a better person. Overall I tries my best to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Santa Maria, CA
April D.
5.0
April was the best caregiver I have ever hired. She is very patient and kind. My child cries for her whenever she leaves. When we have accidents she doesn't complain and cleans up the mess.
- pavinda W.
Lelani R.
5.0
Lelani is basically a do all kind of woman. She will never leave a mess even if you and your kids have left a mess. She's super attentive to the children's needs. We have 3 kids and she's been our live in and part time nanny for over 5 years. All of our kids are special needs and she's always been...
- Terra O.
Michelle A.
5.0
Michelle is very caring for our 2 year old son. She helps with light household cleaning, laundry, and prepares meals. She participates with outside and inside play, does educational activities, and is good with naps. I really appreciate that she spends the last part of her day helping clean,...
- Brittany I.
Maria P.
5.0
Maria is incredible! We had a family wedding and Maria took care of our 16.5 month old at our AirBnB. She brought toys with her. She’s got 11 of her own children and six grandchildren so she knows kiddos. We are so lucky to have had her look after Lilja. She was flexible in her timing too especially...
- Care member
Maria C.
5.0
Maria is exceptional. She is a self starter, an attentive and caring caregiver, and always willing to go above and beyond. As I am quadriplegic, Maria has helped me with bathing, toileting, dressing, stretching, cleaning, cooking, transferring to and from my bed, and many other tasks. Maria did an...
- James R.
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Ratings for Santa Maria, CA special needs caregivers listed on Care.com
Average Rating4.6 / 5
Special Needs Caregivers in Santa Maria, CA are rated 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 12 reviews of the 41 listed special needs caregivers.