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Anthony G.


Northridge, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

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I have experience with individuals with special needs, including those with Down Syndrome and Bi-polar.
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Serena V.


Northridge, CA

$20-27/hr2 yrs exp

Hi there! My name is Serena, I'm 25 years old. I am a nursing student, I take online classes in the PM. I've took care of various people on the spectrum. I worked in a place called ARC. I took care of Down syndrome specifically there & autism. I've worked in home care, I took care of a man with cerebral palsy, another with Down...
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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

5.0

(4)

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Zlata is one of the best childcare workers we’ve ever met! She is really the only person we feel comfortable with watching our 4 yr old son for date nights etc. She is attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. I recommend her a hundred times over! "

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Luana G.


North Hollywood, CA

$23/hr8 yrs exp

Hello, I'm Luana, a flight attendant and experienced nanny with over 6 years of childcare experience, including working with newborns, toddlers, and children with special needs like Down syndrome. I'm CPR/First Aid certified, have passed extensive FBI background checks, and am drug-free. I speak English and Portuguese, which is...
Luana can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Luana was our nanny live-in for about 1 year, she took care of my little boy which has down syndrome, when she first started he couldn't talk or walk but with her magic by the time she left us he was able to speak some words and walk at least 10 steps.. for him it...

Julie S.

My previous and current job require caregiving for special needs adults and elderly. I have work with about 6 clients with special needs ranging from being on the spectrum to Down syndrome and so on. All clients ages ranging from 2 years of age to 45 years of age.
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America C.


Van Nuys, CA

$20-50/hr6 yrs exp

CHILDCARE/ NANNY/CAREGIVER Full time-Part time

I am CNA, HHA, RNA. I have experience caring for children and adults with good health or special needs like Cerebral paralysis, Down syndrome, Autism. Experience in older adults with cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer, stroke. Assisting them with their activities of daily living, helping with Range of Motion exercises (active,...
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Paloma P.


North Hills, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Fun Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hey there! My name is Paloma, I'm 25 years old, married, no kids yet. I consider myself super patient, loving, creative and kind. I love to care for kids, it's something I've been doing for a couple years now, from babies to pre-teens. Also I've cared for kids with special needs like Down syndromes. I'm willing to help with...
Paloma can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning
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Robin M.


Simi Valley, CA

$20-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

Hello! Robin here, I'm a mother to 7 children (who have blessed my with 8 grandchildren to date), and a foster mama to 15 foster children. I'm, chef, cheerleader, book reader, always available for hugs, fashion coordinator, house keeper, laundry queen, professional organizer, memory maker, homework helper and always open to fun....
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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-40/hr3 yrs exp

Patient, Tender Female Great With People Of Special Needs Of All Ages!

I've worked with Special Needs children through my church who has a group for Special Needs children; and I've also worked with them as a best friend of mine is a caretaker of a fellow with down syndrome and some mental retardation. Through the plethora of memories built with children in these two settings I have come to love as...
5.0
"Ariel is a brilliant young lady whose words line up with her actions. I have seen her grow so much over the last eight years that I'm am blown away. I am proud to know this young lady and can't wait to see her next accomplishments that await her."

Eric B.

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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Paula P.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

I am looking to find a family to babysit 5-10 hours during the week between 9am-2 p.m. and occasionally on the weekends. I have 18 years of experience in childcare working with infants through age 15 years old. I obtained a B. A. in Communication Studies from California State University of Northridge in 2010 and in 2022 I...
Paula can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Nathalie W.


Calabasas, CA

$35-45/hr8 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I have been working with special needs kids for over 8 years now, and I love it. I have worked with Down Syndrome, Autism, and all kind of special needs.
I have cared for adults and children in a clinical setting with special needs such as down syndrome, diabetes, trach and breathing needs. I have assisted people with mobility issues as well.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I have been working with kids, and adults with special needs since I was about 12. It started off with tutoring autistic kids in Junior High, then gradually turned into care-taking for adults and elderly people with autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, and a few others. I look forward to hearing from you!
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Elizabeth C.


Valencia, CA

$19-24/hr10 yrs exp

I have worked at a public charter school for 11 yrs with ages kindergarten through 6th grade. We're a full inclusion school. Some of our kids have Down syndrome, diabetes, adhd, autism of all different levels. I also worked with special needs adults.
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Nathalie W.


Calabasas, CA

$35-49/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver With Experience In CP/Autisim/Down Syndrome

I have experience with special needs kids, I am certified with First Aid and CPR. All ages I live in the Calabasas area.
Nathalie can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julia M.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have extensive experience working with children with special needs, which has honed my skills in providing compassionate and effective care. I previously supported a child with Down syndrome and speech delay, where I was responsible for assisting with feeding and closely following her therapy sessions. This role required...
Living with my brother, who has Autism, has given me lots of experience working for/taking care of people with IDD. My uncle also has special needs as he has Down Syndrome. My background with people who have IDD has inspired me to become a Speech and Language Pathologist when I finish my bachelors degree. In high school I was...
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Monica E.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/Babysitter

I have 20 years of experience working as a nanny, however, I also work with special need kids at a Home Care for special need kids. I worked there for three years in the city of Thousand Oaks. I love working with kids, but working with special kids give me a total rewarding satisfaction, perhaps the fact that I have a younger...
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Kristal O.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Special Education Teacher Looking For New Opportunities

Hi all! Would really love to be your children's' nanny! I have an abundance of experience for long term families and as a certified special education teacher. I am great with children and have had many years of experience through family (I am the oldest of five children) and friends. I have cared for children ages 6 months up...

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Recent Down syndrome care reviews in Northridge, CA

Zlata H.

5.0

Zlata cared for my two young kids for a year and was incredible. My younger one was still a baby when she started, the only reason we parted ways was because the younger one was starting school. She did a great job of teaching them manners, and how to clean up after themselves. She was extremely...

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Luana G.

5.0

Luana is my favorite person! She was my nanny in 2018 and took care of my boys for a year, she took care of my baby who was only 2 months old and my other boy was 2 years old. she took care of them with a lot of love and care. I recommend her for sure.

- Amanda L.

Ariel R.

5.0

My son had a sudden stroke that left him with many difficulties. We hired Ariel as a live-in caregiver and acted as his voice in the world. She helped him set up appointments, went with him to all doctor's appointments, relaying pertinent info to the family, advocated for him to get the maximum...

- Anthony R.

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