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Michelle D. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Michelle

Santa Cruz, CA
$25/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am passionate about caring for children and developing bonds with them.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Scarlett K. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Scarlett

Santa Cruz, CA
$22/hr
Full-time
1 year experience

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Nelly R. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Nelly

Santa Cruz, CA
$21.66/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Nelly Rivas, and I am an undergraduate student at UCSC pursuing a double major in Sociology and Spanish. I have a strong passion for working with children, and I am also bilingual.

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Special Needs

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Tatiana G. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Tatiana

Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

Hi! I am 21 years old and am currently an undergraduate college student working towards my degree. I am creative, passionate, and caring that is shown through my work and how I treat other. I am patient, kind, and attentive and use this in caring for a child. I currently live in Santa Cruz, and have my own car and driver's license.

I am Mental Health and First Aid certified through a previous job and love working with children of all ages. I also have experience in tutoring and caring for children pre K through high school so I would love to work with your child in teaching basic skills or subjects as needed. I have pets myself and love being with animals so pets okay! I am also bilingual in Spanish and English. I enjoy cooking and find that kids like to cook and bake with me as a fun activity. I will be fully available both day and night from the dates June 25 through Mid- September and am very flexible now hours. I am also fully Covid vaccinated, hope to talk soon :)

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Special Needs
Marley D. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Marley

Santa Cruz, CA
$20/hr
Part-time
2 years experience

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Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Dulce S. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Dulce

Santa Cruz, CA
$23/hr
Full-time
2 years experience

A little bit about me

I am a mother of two children, I really like interacting with all children, I am patient and having my own children I have experience in caring for little ones, I have also previously cared for other children for a couple of years.

Have experience working with

Infants
Special Needs

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Sevinj N. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Sevinj

Santa Cruz, CA
$16.50/hr
Full-time
10+ years experience

A little bit about me

My name is Sevinj Najafzade, I am 53 years old and from Azerbaijan. I speak fluent Russian, Turkish and Azerbaijani too. I have medical education as a nurse. I have 25 years experience with hospice and childcare, including special needs children.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Jacqueline N. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Jacqueline

Santa Cruz, CA
$17/hr
Full-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a recent graduate of UCSC with a BA in Psychology and a passion to become a doula! I love caring for children and have my whole life. The most important lesson I like to teach is to be kind and have empathy towards others!

Have experience working with

Special Needs
Quinlan A. - Seeking Work in Santa Cruz

Nanny Quinlan

Santa Cruz, CA
$18/hr
Part-time
< 1 year experience

A little bit about me

I am a fifth year student at UCSC looking to work part time as a student and a nanny.

I am great with kids as I have worked as a tutor and swim instructor for children aged from 4-14.

Have experience working with

Special Needs

Certifications

CPR
First Aid

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How to Hire Special Needs Child Care in Santa Cruz,CA

First, you should understand your requirements and preferences for this position and create your special needs nanny job. Then, as you find candidates that you like, you can message them to learn more about them. After you found the right candidate, you can take advantage of Nanny Lane’s services, including background checks, PLUS, and nanny payroll.

Common Responsibilities of Special Needs Child Care in Santa Cruz,CA

The roles and responsibilities of a nanny caring for a child with special needs vary from position to position. Special needs nannies have diverse experiences with different needs and abilities. If your child has a consistent schedule or meals that they like to eat, your nanny’s responsibilities can include pick up/drop-off, meal preparation, and any other tasks needed to ensure the children’s well-being. It is essential to take these factors into account when determining how much you should pay a special needs nanny.

Interview Questions for Special Needs Child Care in Santa Cruz,CA

As you start to find your favorite candidates for your special needs nanny position, invite them to a nanny interview. Here’s a list of some nanny interview questions to consider asking:

  • What's your experience caring for children with special needs?
  • How comfortable are you with following a routine?
  • Have you taken any special training?
  • Have you ever had an emergency or difficult situation while caring for a child with special needs?

At the end of the interview, if you’d like to move forward with the candidate, you can ask for references to learn more about their experiences.

Contracts for Special Needs Child Care in Santa Cruz,CA

Once you have the right candidate for your special needs nanny job, you should present the candidate a job offer. This stage is an opportunity to foster open communication before they start or a situation arises. After presenting your job offer, facilitate a discussion between your family and your special needs nanny to clarify any confusion. Once you have found an agreement with your special needs nanny, you can document this in a contract.

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