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Special needs adult care in Playa Vista, CA

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Frances H.


Playa Vista, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care-giver(w/ ABA Background)

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I am an enthusiastic and caring 25-year-old female. Despite my young age, I have over a decade of experience working with special needs kids. As young as 14 years old I worked as a summer camp counselor all throughout highschool providing one-on-one counseling to kids with severe special needs. During the school year I was a...
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Abigail K.


Playa Vista, CA

$20-30/hr1 yrs exp

Direct Support Professional Looking To Help Out! Caring, Responsible And Punctual

Hi! I have been a direct support profession for the past year and have supported individuals with intellectual disabilities. I have supported individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, personality and mental disorders. I enjoy supporting others and helping them reach their personal goals in life! I consider myself a caring and...
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Carly W.


Playa Vista, CA

$18-23/hr

Senior Care Occupational Therapist

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
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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$10-20/hr2 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...
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Felecia R.


Pasadena, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

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

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
"Felicia is amazing with kids ! Genuine and empathetic ! She would be a great addition to any family that she works with !"

Jasmine A.

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Alexyss H.


Alhambra, CA

$40-45/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

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.

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Laura C.


Altadena, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

I Am A Personal Assistant/Nanny, Assisting A Boy With ADHD/OCD With School And Activitivities.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have had a long career in Entertainment in Events and Marketing and after loosing my husband to cancer, transitioned to part time work to have flexibility in raising my two children. I do Personal Assisting, and one of my duties with one family is on line with their ADHD/OCD child for his studies in 7th grade. I have always...
5.0
"Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated."

Ken Y.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

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 is so kind and patient in taking care of my father-in-law. We are so grateful to have her."

Deondre W.

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Dandre J.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-35/hr5 yrs exp

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

3.7

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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.

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Pamela C.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Care Giver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My experience comes with caring and assisting with my mother, who was diabetic and had complications with other organs failing, several months after a kidney transferred. Bathing and grooming, preparing meals, administering medication, transporting to dialysis and doctor appointments, maintaining her living space. Assisting...
5.0
"I've hired Pamela twice, and now she is my "go-to" woman. Pamela is a fantastic dynamo!! She is highly ethical, very smart, an extremely hard worker, and when she cleans something it is truly CLEAN!!! Pamela genuinely cares about doing the job the way I want it...

Lorna R.

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

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

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: Errands, live-in home care, companionship, light cleaning, dementia, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Jerome took AMAZING care of my elderly father from the ages of 89-92. Jerome was always cheerful, kind, extremely dependable, and very skilled in dealing with my dad who had mild dementia and later suffered a stroke. Jerome took my father out to lunch and to the...

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Espie R.


Pico Rivera, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

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
"Espie has demonstrated kindness, care, and knowledge, been very dependable, and excellent communication. "

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Hebe V.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-50/hr6 yrs exp

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.
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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Senior Caregiver

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: Live-in home care, home modification, 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.

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Ileana O.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Or Home Care Or Companionship

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: Errands, live-in home care, dementia, meal prep, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

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...

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Lizeth R.


Glendale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Realiable, Caring Person

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: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, dementia, 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.

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Randy D.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

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.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."

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Mercedes B.


Glendale, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Alzheimer's And Dementia Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Provided non-medical in home care and assistance for seniors and disabled adults. Current Certification in First Aid. Closely worked and monitored patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Demonstrated unwavering patience and understanding; diffused extremely anxious and traumatic situations for confused patients. Strong...
Mercedes can also help with: Dementia, personal care, meal prep, errands, light cleaning
5.0
"Mercedes is a quick learner, very professional, easy to work with, very dependable and she is an angel."

Tina Z.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

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: Hospice services, companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Andrea is very professional in all of her services to my mother she has really become a part of our family that we need, trust and depend on"

Aubrey R.

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Playa Vista, CA

Felecia R.

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 device. Felecia was extremely patient,...

- Jillian L.

Alexyss H.

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 for kids of all ages. After having...

- Maria E.

Laura C.

5.0

Laura is amazing. She is experienced, tireless and dedicated.

- Ken Y.

Andrea W.

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 the state. She was punctual and...

- Lyza W.

Dandre J.

5.0

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

- Nikia R.

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