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Holley Q.

Caring Adult Who Loves Learning And Giving In Special Circumstances

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
I'm a patient caregiver who loves encouraging others in challenging circumstances. Understanding and patience is essential in helping people live their best lives, that being the ultimate goal.
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Care Giver, Companion At Your Servi

Soquel, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I have worked as an elderly care giver and a nanny for over 20+years. I have full experience with perfectly healthy to special needs (children and adults) even including hospice care. I'm a natural born giver who is extremely compassionate, attentive, and patient. I love to care for, assist, connect and teach others. Full...
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I've worked with children with special needs in various settings! For starters, I tutored a 6-year-old girl in reading for about a year who was diagnosed with severe A. D. H. D. My main goals with working for her was for her to be able to read at her age level, and doing so required on my end a lot of patience, energy, focus,...
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Scotts Valley, CA

3.0(0)
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$20/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I've worked for IHSS along with a program called balance4kids where I would go into the schools and be a one to one aid for kids with different special needs. I also attended a lot of events for special needs kids with my little sister who has Downs syndrome.
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Part-time Or Full-Time Experienced Caregiver Available

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hey there, and thanks for reading my bio! My name is Victoria (Tori) and I am available for part-time or full-time work as a caregiver/PCA. Here are some quick facts about me as a caregiver: - BA in Developmental and Counseling Psychology from Emmanuel College; graduated magna cum laude (2018) - CNA license in the state of MA...

Joanne M. says "Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is compassionate,...

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Experienced Babysitter/tutor (All Ages & Special Needs).

Aptos, CA

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 6 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
Hello, I have babysat children since I was 12 years old all the way through my college years. I am wonderful around kids; with babysitting, I have experience with babies as young as 6 months to high school age. I have even worked with a few school districts tutoring special needs kids (aged 5 through college) and am ABA trained...

Danielle W. says "My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole."

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Can't Wait To Meet Your Family!

Santa Cruz, CA

5.0(1)
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$16/hr
1 year experience
Hi my name is Sydney! I am a rising senior in college I am aspiring to be an adolescence clinical psychologist in my future which means I love working with kids! On top of being a full time student studying psychology, I work as a behavioral therapist in my college town at a local elementary school district helping out students...

Care Member says "Sydney is an amazing babysitter! She’s watched my two boys on many occasions and they absolutely LOVE her!!! Would recommend 1000%"

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Santa Cruz, CA

3.7(1)
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$35/hr
8 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
light cleaning
meal prep
+ 1 more
I am originally from the east coast and moved to California in 2017. I have worked with children for over 7 years. My experience has been caring for infants to preteens, as well as children with special needs and multiples. Exploring and engaging little ones is of upmost importance at any age, I do not believe in sitting...

Jenny D. says "Jenny has been great with our daughter! She always keeps her entertained with games and books etc. stays off her phone and doesn't stick our daughter in...

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Nurturing and Caring Sitter

Ben Lomond, CA

4.0(1)
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$17/hr
3 years experience
I worked with Children on the autism spectrum. Each individual that I worked with was very special to me. I have always been very patient and observant and with those qualities I learned a lot about the children I worked with. One girl love to listen to me read the Cat in the Hat while another boy I worked with loved to get his...

Gary W. says "Katie worked for our family for 9 months, picking up our 9 year old twin boys after school, taking them to local parks, lunch, music lessons, etc., then to...

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Light Of Sunshine, Nanny

Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
Hello my name is Taliya and I've been an care provider for 5 years. I have experience with infants, toddlers and adults with special needs. My care giving journey started with being my mother's respite nurse in 2016 to 2018 and since then I've branched out to working with children. I am First-Aid and CPR certified along with...
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Scotts Valley, CA

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$17/hr
10 years experience
Dementia
respite care
errands
hospice services
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I've been a care provider almost my entire life. I've worked with babies. children with special needs and seniors. I'm a good natured fun loving person. I have several letters of recommendation. I'm CPR & first aide certified. Im also a certified medical assistant. I'm a hard worker I'm honest adaptable and loyal. I have an...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$30/hr
10 years experience
Carpooling
travel
craft assistance
grocery shopping
meal prep
+ 1 more
Hi! I'm a nurturing, reliable caregiver with over a decade of experience working with children from infancy through early school age. I have a strong background in early childhood education, including one-on-one support for children with special needs such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences. I'm CPR and First...
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Special Needs Caregiver: Non Vaccinated

Ben Lomond, CA

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$25/hr
5 years experience
Hello, I have been caring for a special needs teenager for 3 1/2 years. I am compassionate and patient. I believe in respect and teaching people. I am certified with Quality Respite and IHSS. I partner with family for best interest of child.
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Santa Cruz, CA

2.0(0)
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$31/hr
7 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Grocery shopping
meal prep
swimming supervision
travel
Hi! I'm Iwona, a professional nanny with 7+ years of experience caring for children from newborns to teens. I'm CPR certified, studying Liberal Studies with a minor in Early Childhood Education (graduating May 2026), and passionate about helping kids grow with confidence and curiosity. I've worked with families of all sizes -...
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Experienced Behavior Tech

Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
1 year experience
Hi there! I'm Emma, and I have both personal and professional experience caring for people with disabilities. My brother is on the autism spectrum and is non verbal, and I spent my life caring for him via bathing, grooming, cooking, and cleaning. More recently, I have been working as a Behavior Tech in a SPED classroom, working...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Carpooling
swimming supervision
craft assistance
grocery shopping
light cleaning
+ 1 more
Hello, nice to meet you! My name is Eva and I have resided in Santa Cruz for three years after attending SFSU. Since then, I have worked as an assistant teacher and an occupational aide at the preschool-second grade level, providing support for special needs students. In addition, I have worked in children's entertainment,...
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20+ Years Of Special Needs Work Experience

Aptos, CA

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I have worked with a variety of children having Special Needs since 1994. For 12 years I worked as a Residential Treatment Counselor for abused/ neglected children in San Francisco. I spent 1 year as an in-home ABA/ Behavior Therapist for children with Autism in San Mateo County. I moved to Santa Cruz and was employed as a...
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Patient, Caring And Trustworthy Caregiver

Ben Lomond, CA

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$20/hr
2 years experience
Errands
transportation
light cleaning
meal prep
personal care
+ 1 more
Hello, I took care of my aunt and grandmother when they became dependent and ill. I care for a special needs teenager and care for elderly folks. I have been care giving for 10 years. I left the corporate world as a recruiter in 2000. I decided to pursue my passion and what brings me joy and happiness. I look forward to meeting...
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Santa Cruz, CA

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$21/hr
5 years experience
Carpooling
grocery shopping
light cleaning
meal prep
swimming supervision
*IN BOTH SACRAMENTO AREA and SANTA CRUZ* Hi! I'm a 19-year-old . have an AA in behavioral psychology achieved in my time in highschool. Taking this degree gave me a new understanding and affinity for childcare and development; while always having loved kids and working as a mothers helper or babysitter from age 10 and beyond I...
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Part-time Caregiver

Santa Cruz, CA

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$20/hr
I am occupational therapy student in the masters program at San Jose State. I LOVE working with children and adults. I have volunteer experience working with children in a pediatric clinic setting and lots of experience working with children in summer camp and educational contexts. I am especially passionate about supporting...
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Tori P.

Tori worked full-time for over a year with our young adult daughter who uses a wheelchair and has some learning challenges. She is...

- Joanne M.

Nicole S.

My girls really enjoyed their evening with Nicole.

- Danielle W.

Sydney G.

Sydney is an amazing babysitter! She’s watched my two boys on many occasions and they absolutely LOVE her!!! Would recommend 1000%

- Care member

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