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At A Special Nanny, it is our passion to recruit the most qualified people to meet the needs of each individual family. All of our nanny and aide candidates have practical experience working with people who have physical and/or developmental disabilities, and choose to work with A Special Nanny because they desire the unique challenges and rewards that come from working with children who have special needs. We select nanny and aide candidates who are committed to helping individuals achieve their highest potential, and place particular emphasis on dignity, independence and joy.
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All nannies and aides have passed our rigorous and selective screening process, which includes:
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A face to face interview |
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Verification of education |
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Verification of personal and professional references |
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First Aid and CPR certification, or verification of enrollment |
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Verification of training in particular methodologies |
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Certifications particular to your child's needs |
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DMV records |
Once you have selected the ideal nanny or aide for your family, he or she will be immediately registered with Trustline, a California state-required finger-printing and criminal background check. |
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Kirsten Jensen, B.A., founder of A Special Nanny, has more than fifteen years experience working with children who have physical, developmental and learning disabilities, as well as working with this diverse poulation in a variety of more clinical settings. Because of her extensive background in personalized in-home childcare and training in diverse methodologies used with special needs people, Kirsten is uniquely qualified to screen and recruit special needs nannies and one-to-one aides.
Kirsten's passion and dedication to ensuring that families receive the professionalism, caring and assistance they deserve makes working with A Special Nanny a truly unique and rewarding experience.
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Above: Founder/Owner Kirsten Jensen
At left: Kirsten and a friend |
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