Find Top Special Needs Adult Care Near Me in Playa Vista, CA

I am happy to help care for your senior that may or not be experiencing dementia or another disability. I am an Occupational Therapist and have worked to develop multiple fall prevention strategies in rehab facilities in New York City. I currently live in Playa Vista and have a car.

Carly can also help with: Dementia, errands

Rona S.

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

16 Years Of Experience With Senior Care/Companionship

5.0

(5)

I have experience working with clients with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and Special Needs. My prior experience includes: - Assisted client in and out of bed, bathing, dressings, grooming. - Performed household duties such as laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparations. - Drive client to doctor's appointments, family...

Rona can also help with: Companionship, live-in home care, dementia, errands, light cleaning, meal prep & more

Skills:

CPR

5.0

"Rona was an excellent caregiver for my 86 yr old mother with dementia. Energetic and positive and a good fit for my mother. Has an intuitive understanding of how to communicate in a relaxed, upbeat and patient way. Assisted with meals, meds and exercise routine....

Care member

Hannah S.

Altadena, CA

$18-20/hr • 2 yrs exp

In- Home Caretaker!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about my job as a special needs caregiver. My work experience has so far only been with children and teens, however I am CNA -certified to take care of older adults as well. I enjoy helping people live their lives to the fullest. I have two years experience at my current job where I do all the basic care...

Felecia R.

Pasadena, CA

$30-50/hr • 20 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Caregiver For Kids, Teens, Adults And Seniors - Autism And Dementia

5.0

(2)

I'd describe my personality as calming, patient, nurturing. I like caring for people with special needs, because I admire their perseverance, wit, and genuine spirit. Seeing all the smiles, happy tears, challenges overcome, and milestones met has been a highlight of my life. Caregiving is my passion. I'm looking for a job...

5.0

"Felecia met our special needs son and immediately knew what to do as soon as she sat down with him and got to know him. This may sound simple, but our son is nonverbal and uses an AAC device to communicate. So she knew how to communicate with him using his...

Jillian L.

Alexyss H.

Alhambra, CA

$40-45/hr • 2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I have a special place in my heart for those who have special needs. I have worked for 2. 5 years with children who have special needs at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. This, coupled with my experience as a nanny makes me a great match! I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum, with dyslexia and other learning...

5.0

"Alexyss is kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. She truly cares about every child she works with and makes it a point to get to know them each personally! She is extremely patient and has an extensive amount of tools in her tool belt to provide the best care...

Maria E.

Laura S.

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...

5.0

"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...

Benjamin F.

Andrea W.

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

5.0

(3)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...

5.0

"Andrea W. is a kind, caring, responsible, outgoing, and exceptional caregiver. She is willing to go over and above and out of her way for all those she looks after. It was a pleasure to have her help me as my caregiver for the past ten months before I moved out of...

Lyza W.

Kristen H.

Pasadena, CA

$30-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Senior Care Companion/Assistant

5.0

(1)

Thank you for taking time to look at my profile. I am kind, patient, honest, hard-working, well traveled and I am highly respectful of the elder and special needs community. I am an excellent cook and well versed on nutrition and specified dietary restrictions and needs. I am CPR and First Aid Certified with a clear criminal...

Kristen can also help with: Personal care

5.0

"Kristen is absolutely terrific. She’s personable, well organized, and always willing to go the extra mile. She describes herself as an “on-time machine” and she is exactly that. Kristen has been working for us for well over a year, and she has proven herself...

Care member

Dandre J.

$50/hr • 8 yrs exp

I M A Very Adaptable, Concerned And Passionate Person. I Work Well With People Of All Ages

3.7

(3)

I have worked as a supervisor at a daycare and managed daily activities. Including children with autism, and other disabilities. I've also taught gymnastics youth classes

5.0

"He is very reliable, trustworthy and respectful. I would definitely hire him again and I do refer him out."

Nikia R.

Jerome S.

$30-32/hr • 10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

5.0

(14)

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...

Jerome can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more

Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0

"Jerome is family now! He helped us transition my Grandma home after she had a stroke and needed hands on help. He helped with mobility rehabilitation, meds, showers, cooking, doctors appointments... he is everything we could have wished for. My Grandma adores him,...

Jamie R.

Espie R.

Pico Rivera, CA

$27/hr • 10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

5.0

(16)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...

Espie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family."

Elaine L.

Hebe V.

$17-50/hr • 6 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.

Martha Isabel M.

$18-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Senior Caregiver

5.0

(1)

I have over 20 years of experience taking care of elderly people with different types of disabilities. I am CPR certified and have experience providing prescription medications, doing physical therapy, cooking and feeding meals, driving to doctors appointments, among other tasks. I understand what it takes to assist a person...

Martha Isabel can also help with: Home modification, live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician

5.0

"Martha is a kind and wonderful person, very conscientious. My kids loved her. She worked for us for years. She played with them and engaged them and got them to laugh. She is also very tidy and efficient around the house. Very punctual, has own transportation, I...

Denise D.

Ileana O.

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Care Giver Or Home Care Or Companionship

5.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ileana , I'm home health-aid, and I have CPR certification . I worked with different groups of people: from newborn, infant's, toddlers. Preschoolers, teens to special needs. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of children and have worked with different age groups and...

Ileana can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, dementia, errands, live-in home care, personal care & more

Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0

"Ileana was by far one of my best caregivers (I had many). She is versed in all aspects of health concerns. Dementia, heart, respiratory, etc. Knowledge of the health field is important, more importantly the care shown towards the client. She surpassed my...

Care member

Randy D.

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(4)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Randy and I have 10+ years of experienced as a Caregiver. I can help with transportation services, meal preparation and light housecleaning. I can provide care to elderly and disabled clients in a professional and compassionate manner. Daily activities including personal hygiene/bathroom needs, range of motion,...

Randy can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, live-in home care & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Randy was so helpful in our time of need. It brought us so much comfort to have some like Randy who was so knowledgeable and experienced with the extreme care we needed. He was always on time and reliable. He made a very difficult situation much easier. To anyone...

Sophia P.

Lizeth R.

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

5.0

(1)

I have 18 years of experience. I can help with caregiving and companionship. I started working as a caregiver with special needs adults since I was 21 years old since then I've been doing different cases. I also have worked for Easterseals in past and I enjoyed doing it. I'am a responsible, loving, caring and kind person. I will...

Lizeth can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more

Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0

"My mom just passed away, and Lizeth was with her for the last year. My mom needed care 24/7, and Lizeth really put her all into caring for her. She was absolutely wonderful. She managed medications, dementia, agitation, diaper changing, transfers with the Hoyer...

Jennifer S.

Andrea W.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

5.0

(6)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...

Andrea can also help with: Companionship, light cleaning, dementia, errands, hospice services, meal prep & more

Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0

"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."

Sheila R.

June P.

$75/hr • 10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

5.0

(2)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...

5.0

"June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

Care member

Dana S.

Pico Rivera, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver

5.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...

Florence B.

$40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Chef/ Special Needs Care Giver

5.0

(4)