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Personal chefs in Downey, CA

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Victoria D.


Downey, CA

$23-30/hr • 2 yrs exp

Energetic, Creative, And Playful Caretaker!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been volunteering at a summer camp for 5 years now and started working as a tutor at an after school care program since 2023. I have learned to take care of kids with cognitive disabilities like ADHD and Autism. Most of my recent experience has been working with kids 4-6 years old. My current job requires me to be CPR,...
Victoria can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

5.0

(4)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$15-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

4.0

(12)

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

I am an experienced, mature woman working as a Senior Care Provider for over 5 years. I have excellent communication and listening skills. My focus is to provide the best care and efficient services to each of my client's. I am also a certified Culinary Chef. I have experience working with Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's,...
Stephanie can also help with: Errands, dementia, live-in home care, light cleaning, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Stephanie has taken care of my mom for almost 3 years. She handles her meals, her doctor appointments and physical therapy. She has never called in sick and is very good about communication. She is willing to take on tasks when asked and she is very accommodating....

Mary H.

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Chelsea P.


Huntington Park, CA

$25-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Chelsea's Childcare & Senior Services

Hi there my name is Chelsea! With over a decade of experience in childcare, I've cultivated a deep understanding of children's needs and a genuine love for nurturing young minds. My journey began as a young child helping my mother, a seasoned nanny, in her home daycare. I've since transitioned into a part-time chef, allowing me...
Chelsea can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I am Stephanie. I have been providing party planning and entertaining for over 10 years. I can assist with shopping, party layout, professional cooking, and do all of the running around and shopping. I can work with budgets and have all of the in and outs of successful party planning at an affordable price.
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Maria D.


Rosemead, CA

$23-50/hr • 5 yrs exp

Child Care Nany / Housekeeping / Peruvian Chef, Pastries And Cuisine

I've always had a passion for children and helping them grow and develop. I have five years of experience as Childcare provider, and I'm comfortable with kids. I have two kids one is a boy 12 yrs old and my 2 yrs baby girl. I'm patient, calm, and friendly, and I always put the needs of the Children in my care first, a have a...
Maria can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

Hi my name is Mercedes Gomez I recite in Long Beach, I am a mother of 6 children. I have 10 years of experience with housekeeping. I am looking for part time work on my free time, I am also a chef, I love cooking I work occasionally part time at a catering company as a chef. I am able to assist with meal prepping as well. I am...
Mercedes can also help with: Bathroom cleaning, kitchen cleaning, window washing, general room cleaning, organization

Susan C.


Los Angeles, CA

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Child Care

I have been working for 2 years taking care of 3 children, I drop them off at school, I cook, I am a certified pastry chef in my country, currently studying in college, I can do different types of crafts, I fit in very quickly with the children, I try to make the children happy by playing With them, I help with cleaning, I adapt...
Susan can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Leslie D.


Lawndale, CA

$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Housekeeper/Chef Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I would like to take a moment and introduce myself and tell you who I am and how I could contribute to your family's needs. I have excellent references that date back 30 years as a Caregiver/Housekeeper/Personal Chef I love animals and have extensive experience in Pet Care. I have an Associates Degree in Culinary...
Leslie can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, changing bed linens, cabinet cleaning & more
5.0
"Leslie provides the most professional, knowledgeable, thorough, and caring housekeeping service one could ask for."

Ines R.

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Anica V.


Pasadena, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Lots Of Patience.

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

As a caregiver, my job is to secure a challenging and responsible position that will allow me to utilize my caregiving experiences and supervisory skills. I speak multiple languages: Hungarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian, English. I am also a skilled chef with a food catering background. I can cook food according to my...
Anica can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, hospice services, meal prep, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Anica worked for us from the end of March until the middle of May this year. My mother has mild dementia and has recently suffered a stroke. Anica was very knowledgeable and experienced and cared for my mother in a gentle kind manner. She was able to use our...

Brian H.

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Alvertyna C.


Marina del Rey, CA

$35/hr • 13 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been practicing being a mom to my own child for the past 21 wonderful years, with some headaches and heartaches. She, my daughter has taught me a lot and has made me a better human being and a proud mom. I started this new venture by helping my best friend when she had her beautiful twin babies - what an experience! It...
Alvertyna can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Alvertyna is a wonderful person and a fabulous nanny. Alvertyna took great care of our children (twin boys), our pets, and us! She is very reliable and proactive. Our house was always clean. She's also an amazing cook! She a prepared delicious meals for the entire...

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Ariel R.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Specialty Caregiver

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science-wellness; physical, occupational and speech therapy technician training as a rehab technician for many years as well as nursing assistant training in a rehab hospital in Kentucky where I am from! I was a Pharmacy Technician for over 7 years, so my medication management skills are...
Ariel can also help with: Home modification, personal care, respite care, live-in home care, hospice services, dementia & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Ariel is an excellent caregiver because she is genuinely caring, dependable and great at communicating. Not only was she skilled at providing assistance with daily needs but she is also positive and optimistic. She has the best qualities for someone who is...

Tobias F.

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Taynara Caroline M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-52/hr • 8 yrs exp

Active And Responsible

Hey! I'm Taynara . I'm a 28yo Brazilian looking for a new family to work with as a team. I have 8 years of experience working with kids of all ages a reliable car and clean record. I've worked as a nanny/family assistant and a private chef for some families in Las Vegas and Los Angeles for the past 5 years since moved from...
Taynara Caroline can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tay is a very loving and caring person and our children love her very much. She helped care for our three children ages 6, 4 and 2 year old. She is experienced with babies and kids of all ages. Her duties included preparing meals, driving our kids to and from...

Betsy P.

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Mackenzie O.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-35/hr • 7 yrs exp

Seeking Part Time Personal Assisant, Chef/meal Prep, And Nannying Positions!

My name is Kenzie and I am currently a freelance social media manager who does private chef gigs and meal prep services on the side, with the occasional nannying job. I also have experience as a personal assistant to an entrepreneur as well as about 7 years on and off nannying experience. I am open to part-time and short-term...
Mackenzie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Shelly H.


Los Angeles, CA

$51/hr • 10 yrs exp

Personal Chef/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Family Assistant/ Family Style Chef The best job I ever had was raising my two daughters. I was fortunate enough to be able to be a stay home mom most of the time, only working part time. My home was always the place for my girls and their friends to hang out, they could always count on freshly baked cookies, scones and snacks...
Shelly can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Trustline Certified

CPR

First Aid

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Coco G.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-30/hr • 5 yrs exp

Happy And Hardworking

5 years work experience with over two years child/home care with professional personal chef experience along with housekeeping. Always excited to work and connect with others
Coco can also help with: Kitchen cleaning, changing bed linens, bathroom cleaning, move-out cleaning, dusting, general room cleaning & more
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Bernadette K.


Covina, CA

$49/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caregiver

Professional chef/baker looking for companion type care position. I have been care giving for the last three years and have worked for a variety of clients. I am happy to provide meal prep and errands/outings.
Bernadette can also help with: Personal care
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Shelly H.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-40/hr • 9 yrs exp

Patient, Devoted, Culinary Expert And Great Listener

I have worked as a family assistant/family style chef for families with mature adults and children for many years. Having studied Early Childhood Development and Fine Art Photography in college later raising two now grown daughters, I am by nature very creative and nurturing. As a natural caregiver, I am patient,...
Shelly can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, visiting physician, errands, companionship
Skills:

CPR

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Jessica H.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-34/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Jessica and I am a pediatric occupational therapy assistant. I specialize in early intervention from 2 months to 3yo and also have prior experience tutoring K-12. I love pets, I'm a licensed natural chef, and I am CPR/BLS certified. I enjoy spending time outdoors and have a car for transportation. I also speak...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Florence B.


Los Angeles, CA

$19-24/hr

Chef/ Housekeeper

Hello, I have been a personal professional chef and care taker for over 20 years. I raised a child with special needs and recently closed my small business. I am excellent at housekeeping , meal prep, running errands , eldercare and child care. I also speak fluent French and Spanish.
Florence can also help with: Carpet cleaning, kitchen cleaning, general room cleaning, bathroom cleaning, organization, changing bed linens & more

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Recent personal chef reviews in Downey, CA

Stephanie G.

5.0

We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!

- Sabrina L.

Stephanie G.

5.0

I have two 84 year old parents and needed some help four nights out of the week. I hired Stephanie and she has been great. She tries to engage with my Mom who has some cognitive challenges. She's helped my Mom with daily living tasks. She keeps me updated on things needed, and makes helpful...

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Leslie D.

5.0

I hired Leslie on a temporary assignment and she's been great so far! She has a positive attitude (this is a must for me), insightful and kindhearted. I'm so grateful I found her & I will def continue to hire her for as long as I can.

- Mary F.

Anica V.

5.0

Anica worked with our family this year and helped my father in his recovery after he had major brain surgery. Anica was amazingly kind, thoughtful, helpful and went above and beyond every single day! She not only helped my dad with tasks around the house but was also able to help run errands for him...

- Brittany C.

Alvertyna C.

5.0

Alvertyna is a wonderful person and a fabulous nanny. Alvertyna took great care of our children (twin boys), our pets, and us! She is very reliable and proactive. Our house was always clean. She's also an amazing cook! She a prepared delicious meals for the entire family every night. We feel so...

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