Paulina G.
First Aid
CPR / AED
Medication Administration / Management
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
5+ yrs Caregiving
$50 /hr
About Paulina
San Francisco
Has vehicle
Hi! I have 6+ years of special needs and general childcare experience based in multiple settings, such as home care, clinic based, and directly working with schools.
Experience & Skills
Diagnoses Experience:
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Cerebral Palsy (CP)
Down Syndrome (DS)
Deaf
Global Developmental Delay (GDD)
Hard of Hearing
Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD)
Low Vision
Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
Currently Undiagnosed But Receiving Evaluations
Behavioral / Social / Emotional Support Experience:
Emotional regulation / challenging behaviors
Difficulty with transitions or changes in routine
Aggression (toward self or others)
Elopement (running or wandering off)
De-Escalation & Calming Strategies Experience:
Quiet / calm environment
Noise-cancelling headphones / earplugs
Heavy work or movement activities (e.g., pushing, carrying, climbing)
Fidgeting tools or hand-held items
Chewing or oral stimulation (e.g., chewable items, straws)
Sensory soothing sounds (e.g., music, white noise)
Breathing or mindfulness techniques
Visual calming tools (e.g., lights, visual schedules, soothing images)
Scheduled sensory breaks or movement breaks
Communication Experience:
Verbal communication
Limited verbal communication
Nonverbal/Nonspeaking
Uses AAC device (e.g., iPad, speech-generating device)
Uses sign language or basic ASL
Uses visual supports (e.g., visual schedules, social stories)
Health, Medical & Mobility Support Experience:
Personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming)
Feeding assistance or mealtime support
Lifting, transfers, or mobility assistance
Wheelchair use or positioning support
Feeding tube (G-tube) care
Allergy or anaphylaxis awareness (e.g., EpiPen, food/environmental allergies)
Sensory Support Experience:
Sound (sensitivity to noise, music, or quiet)
Movement (enjoys or avoids movement-based activities)
Sensory-seeking behaviors (craving pressure, spinning, etc)
Experience Supporting Ages:
Toddler
Youth
Teen
Availability
Part Time
Occasional
On Demand
Before/After School
Monday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Tuesday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Wednesday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Thursday
6:00pm - 2:00am
Additional Info
Languages Spoken:
American Sign Language (ASL)
Spanish
Payment Options:
Private Pay
Self-Directed / Government-Funded
Agency / Household Employment
Other / Flexible
Certifications/Skills:
First Aid
CPR / AED
Medication Administration / Management
ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Comfort With Pets:
Dogs
Cats
Other pets
Transportation Experience & Availability:
Has vehicle
Has vehicle (will transport)
Licensed (use family vehicle)
Uses public transit
Willing to Support With:
Household / Errands / Meal Prep
Social / Recreational / Community Outings
Transportation / Travel / Event Assistance
