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Lorelei S.

Stanford, CA

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$25/hr
3 years experience
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Hi, I'm Lorelei! I'm a Stanford student with years of hands-on experience working with kids, seniors, and individuals with special needs--and I truly love what I do. I study pediatric health and development, and I've worked in hospitals, research labs, summer camps, and community programs focused on caregiving and support. I've...
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Special Needs Consultant/Educator/Teacher

Cupertino, CA

4.6(1)
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$65/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I enjoy providing parent support to children and young adults with Autism and other developmental delays by helping them become more independent. I will work on simple, yet essential routines- refining their fine motor skills, sensory issues, academic and social skills and more. By providing these services-it give parents a...

Care Member says "Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects. "

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Palo Alto, CA

5.0(0)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
Hello families! My name is Raquel and I am a nanny currently working in the San Carlos/ Redwood City areas. I've been in childcare for over 12 years. At the moment I am working in a nanny share with two toddler boys. Sadly (for me) they both will be entering preschool this summer! I'm so excited for them! That being said, I am...
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Direct Support Professional, Caregiver

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
2 years experience·
Hired by 2 families in your area
I used to work at Norcal Carehomes in San Mateo 2010-2012. I work with people with developmental disabilities like Autism, Hearing Impaired, Mobility challenges, Cognitive disabilities for young and adults clients. I used to dropped them off at Day Program, take them to outings and events, shopping, walking, recreational parks...

Danny J. says "I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever had! She is...

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Providing A Safe And Nurturing Environment For Children

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
meal prep
craft assistance
I am a kind, patient and a nurturing person, organized and energetic too. I have raised three sons. I have a passion for providing care for children because when we have a positive impact in the child's life it is most rewarding. I have worked with preschool children for 10 years and as well as with 5 and 6-year-old at a before...
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Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience
Craft assistance
Bringing a decade of experience to your family, I offer nurturing and dependable childcare. My goal is to support families by providing a safe and stimulating environment for their little ones. I am patient, creative, and friendly. I enjoy playing board games and educational puzzles with children. I communicate with parents...

Alaina U. says "Trish was a great addition to our family. She really loved our baby and we knew she was safe in her care. Trish always thought of creative and fun ways to...

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Mountain View, CA

5.0(1)
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$39/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 11 families in your area
Travel
swimming supervision
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
I am a hard working and energetic 34-year-old with tons of experience caring for children. Including children with special needs. I have worked in a pediatric hospital and nannied for families while I was in my child development classes for college. I have worked with 4 families in the last 3 yrs with a mix of ages 3 months to...

Darren F. says "Melissa was great. She came through for our family when we were in a bind. Our need for child care was unique and at an awkward time (before school one...

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Daytime Nanny

Sunnyvale, CA

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
craft assistance
+ 1 more
My name is Maria. I'm 44 years old, I'm divorced and I have 2 kids a girl of 18 and a boy of 20 we live in Santa Clara ca. The first family I worked with, nearly 20 years ago, had both twins and triplets! After that I worked with a family in Mountain View from the time their children were newborns until they were 12 years old....

Care Member says "Maria Elena has been a great pleasure to work with during the last two years. She is kind, dedicated, patient and very reliable. She makes time when we...

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Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Hi There! A bit of myself, I'm A Mother of two, 22 and 25 years old. I'm caring for Person with Disabilities for almost 20 years now. I worked in Day A Program, A Group Home, and in A Supported Living. Currently, I'm with this person for almost 17 years now with my family, We treat her Like Part of our Family. I'm looking for...
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Bilingual Tutor & Caring Babysitter | Reading, Writing, Homework Help | Spanish - English

Cupertino, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience
Meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
craft assistance
Hi! I'm Stefany, a bilingual (Spanish-English) educator with years of experience helping children learn, grow, and have fun. I've worked as a substitute teacher and para-educator, and I love creating a safe, engaging, and creative environment for kids of all ages. Whether it's reading, writing, arts and crafts, homework help,...
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Sunnyvale, CA

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$35/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Light cleaning
craft assistance
carpooling
I have 5 years experience with paid child care. I owned my own family daycare for 3 years when my daughter was a toddler. I took care of 6 children at a time. I believe that common sense is very important when taking care of children. I was a School bus driver for special education children of different ages for 21 years. I...
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I Love To Help And Willing To Be Train In What Ever Aspects And Needs Of The Clients.

Sunnyvale, CA

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$20/hr
3 years experience
I have a 3 year's experienced in taking care of special needs. I am a loving person and love to spend time helping people. Just let me know the needs of the client and I am willing to help as much as I can. Hope to work with you. Stay safe!
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Full Time

Redwood City, CA

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$30/hr
3 years experience·
Hired by 4 families in your area
Swimming supervision
travel
meal prep
light cleaning
grocery shopping
+ 1 more
Nurturing children comes naturally to me, and I'm eager to bring my three years of childcare experience to your family. My graduate degree has provided me with a strong foundation in child development, further enhanced by my Early Child Development coursework and experience with special needs children. I am a patient and calm...
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Full Time Caregiver

Menlo Park, CA

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$10/hr
3 years experience
I took care of a child with Autism for 1 year. I'm willing to learn more and get involved more. I love kids; all kids are equal to me. If given the chance to work more with kids with Autism, I would take it in a heart beat.
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Experienced & Compassionate Live-In Senior Caregiver (Relocation Ready)

Palo Alto, CA

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$30/hr
15 years experience
Respite care
transportation
personal care
meal prep
light cleaning
+ 1 more
I'd describe my personality as compassionate, intentional, and grounded. I like caring for seniors because it allows me to offer dignity, companionship, and stability to those who need it most - and that aligns deeply with my values of empathy, presence, and purpose. I'm looking for a job that allows me to provide...
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Teacher, Tutor, Coach, Special Needs Experience

Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience
BA degree in Education, California Teaching Credential. 7 years as an Inclusion Aid in the Menlo Park School District
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International Nurse

Mountain View, CA

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$23/hr
1 year experience
I'm from Colombia and worked there as a nurse for 9 years, now I'm looking for better opportunities in my life, trying to get my tittle here and have an improve my career here.
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San Carlos, CA

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$18/hr
8 years experience
Transportation
meal prep
live-in home care
errands
Hi, I like to work with people, and I have experience doing it, I am psychologist and I have been working with kids with special needs around 10 years. I'm from Nicaragua, so I speak Spanish and English (and Case you want to learn Spanish) I am very friends and I like to communicate, and help people because I think one day I...
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Part Time Caregiver is Also Available for Weekend Except Sundays

Mountain View, CA

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$15/hr
8 years experience
I have 8 years of experience taking care of disabled children from 5 years old and up to preteens. I was a foster parent to these children for 8 years. I was also a caregiver to elderly people also with 5 years of experience.
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Redwood City, CA

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$35/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Transportation
meal prep
light cleaning
errands
I am a caregiver for more than 20years for elderly patients and children I also have experience work with autism spectrum disorder patients food intolerance and other special Needs I speak fluent English , Portuguese and Spanish . I would Love to help to help your love one providing great companionship to special needs,...
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Special Needs Caregivers in Stanford, CA are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs caregivers

Jennifer L.

Jennifer did a great motivating my special needs son play basketball, do yoga and work on art projects.

- Care member

Meigs C.

I have been quadriplegic for 27 plus years and have had many caregivers to help with personal care and Meigs is the best caregiver I've ever...

- Danny J.

Patricia Y.

Trish was a great addition to our family. She really loved our baby and we knew she was safe in her care. Trish always thought of creative...

- Alaina U.

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