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Cynthia M.

Caregiver/ Personal Assistant

Santa Paula, CA

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$30/hr
4 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
Hello, My name is Cynthia I am certified home care aide and am registered with the state. I have 13 years of caregiving experience with elderly, special needs children, ABA therapy and caring for children. My educational background is in Psychology with units in early childhood education. I am a few units away from receiving my...
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Santa Paula, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I decided to become a childcare provider because of my passion for fostering children's growth and development. As a patient and calm caregiver, I aim to make a positive impact on the lives of children by providing them with a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment. I believe in open and honest communication with parents...
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Santa Paula, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Companionship
meal prep
light cleaning
dementia
errands
+ 1 more
Hi there! I have been a caregiver for over 15 years now, ranging from adults with special needs to hospice care, MS, ALS, different dementias etc. Since my list of duties cater to the individual and not one person is the same it's a little difficult going into detail but I have experience with transfers or & mobility assistance,...
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Special Needs Care 18 Years Experience! VERY Patient!

Ventura, CA

5.0(1)
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$17/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Care of all aspects of Daily Living and COPING skills. CERTIFIED teacher for many Cognitive Behavior Therapy programs such as Living Skills, AGGRESSION REPLACEMENT THERAPY, Anger Management, Jobs Skills and too many more to list. I am a very skilled 'de-escalator' for explosive outbursts and I'm a very patient person. I enjoy...

Laura B. says "What a terrific caregiver! We hired Heather for post-op care for my special needs brother. She arrived early and was wonderful to work with. Excellent...

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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
6 years experience
Hi! I'm Miranda, I'm 24, born and raised in Ventura. I've found myself in a caretaker position my whole life. Babysitting at 10, helping my mom in a special needs classroom my whole life, then volunteering at Mission Church. Kids are my priority in almost every situation. I'm positive, outgoing, & stern where need be. I respect...
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I Would Love To Help Out Families Who Need A Lending, Care-giving Hand!

Ventura, CA

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$10/hr
2 years experience
Carpooling
swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi there! I would like to start off by saying I'm flexible with pay and hours! A little background info: I am currently working at a job where I teach 1st-5th grade students art/science lessons for an after school program. I've had a lot of experience with special needs and general education. I was also a private tutor/nanny in...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
My name is Alexa and I started working with kids about 6 years ago when I volunteered at my elementary school. That's where I started my journey working with children. Since then I've been working as a respite for kids with special needs for three years and am now studying psychology with a focus in child development. I like to...
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Loving Caregiver

Ventura, CA

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$15/hr
2 years experience
Hello my name is April. I have a degree in Sociology and over 15 years working with children. During this time I have had experience with special need children in my classroom.
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Hello I Am Alexa!

Ventura, CA

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$22/hr
3 years experience
I have been working as a respite for about three years now! I have worked with many different families, with each child having different needs. I have worked for different companies such as channels islands social services, child care aware, and IHSS over these 3 years and have had amazing experiences! I am currently studying...
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Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
1 year experience
Hi! I am a very patient and caring person who wishes to help you out by applying for this job. I believe I am a great fit because I love to learn. I am up to trying new things and asking questions. I currently attend college and live in Ventura. I got certified as a Nurse Assistant at 17 and I mostly did work with...
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Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
meal prep
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
I am a middle child of five! Grew up taking care of my younger siblings and am currently the primary caretaker of my sister with special needs. I love playing with kids! Whether that's just watching tv with them or taking them to the park!
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Hi my name is Erica! I am CPR and First aid certified. I currently work with adults with special needs helping them become more independent in the community. I also help them identify their emotions and address certain behaviors. I also have a sister with special needs so I grew up helping her with many things such as money...
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Ventura, CA

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$19/hr
1 year experience
Hi, my name is Sophia I'm 21 years old. I'm a current student at VC majoring in Child Development/ with special needs. I want to start my career with children. I love hikes, walks, animals, drives, adventures, zoos, cooking, sports. I want to create a safe, fun nurturing environment for children. I want to prioritize safety,...
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The Millennial Mary Poppins

Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
7 years experience
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello! My name is Meghan, and I have several years of experience caring for children-including those with special needs-as well as elderly individuals. Caregiving has always been a passion of mine. My mother was a pediatric and hospice nurse, and from a young age I was inspired by her compassion and service. I'm 30 years old...
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Patient And Fun Sitter/nanny

Ventura, CA

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$23/hr
6 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
swimming supervision
craft assistance
light cleaning
+ 1 more
For the past six years, I've provided enriching care for children of all ages, from infants to pre-teens and beyond. My approach is rooted in patience and creativity, and I find joy in fostering development through engaging activities. I am comfortable caring for up to five children and I am also comfortable with pets. I can...
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Cool Nannan

Ventura, CA

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$20/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
travel
swimming supervision
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have experience with kids of all kinds, even special needs. I love pets too! I would be willing and able to help with homework, meal planning\prep\shopping and light cooking, some housework and organizing. I love going for walks in the neighborhood, parks, beaches, trails almost anywhere, we live in such a beautiful county....
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Ventura, CA

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$23/hr
My name is Bryanna a caring and loving nanny with experience in autism, seizures, and special needs, inspired by my autistic brother. Dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized care and creating a supportive environment where every child can thrive. I have a few years of working with child and special needs.
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Full Time Available

Ventura, CA

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$17/hr
2 years experience
I have worked with several special needs children and adults, and overall am an extremely patient person.
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Erica A.'s Photo

Ventura, CA

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$26/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hi! Im Erica, I have 4 years of paid experience with children of various ages. I also work with special needs adults and children and have 3 years of paid experience in that. I am CPR, seizure, and first aid certified. I am outgoing and can help with a variety of things such as homework help, after school pick up, tutoring and...
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Ventura, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
Grocery shopping
light cleaning
swimming supervision
As a caring and experienced childcare provider with a decade of experience, I am passionate about nurturing children's growth and development. My patient, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect easily with children and create a safe and stimulating environment for them to thrive. I believe in open communication with...
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