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Tamara C.


Thousand Palms, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Smile Creator

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I've been helping seniors since I was 18. I started in a facility for dementia and alltimers patients. I've also been a live in care provider and worked with adults with learning disabilities. I enjoy helping others.
Tamara can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning & more
(available for live-in only, I am currently 3 hrs away). Hello, I'm a veterinarian (abroad) so I'm familiar with different kinds of feedings (tubes) and injections (insulin, etc). I am also nursing assistant certified and know CPR, my license expired but could renew if necessary. I'm also pharmacy technician certified so I know...
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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

All Levels Of Care

5.0

(1)

I have over 40 yrs experience in the medical field .. CNA , HHA, Medical Assistant, CPR, First aid worked in many different fields and levels of care from newborn to elderly from all mental disabilities to all physical disabilities , bed ridden to independent took care of both my parents with Alzheimer's/dementia and heart...
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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver , Medication Technician/CMA, Hospice Care

*Covid vaccinated* I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for...
Carena can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, respite care, home modification, personal care
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Home Health Aide

5.0
"Carena is dependable and incredibly compassionate. She is knowledgeable about senior specific issues like memory care and is very supportive of family members as well as her clients. She is very patient and answers questions thoroughly and makes complicated issues...

Tracy M.

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Ana H.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Certified Caregiver For Elderly And Disabled

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

25+years experience and National American caregiver association certified, I have worked taking care of the elderly and disabled the diabetic and bedridden individuals, I have years of excellent experience on the care of Alzheimer's and dementia. I'm experienced on end of life hospice care at home. For the last 14 years I have...
Ana can also help with: Dementia, meal prep, companionship, hospice services, errands, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

5.0
"We originally hired Ana in July 2021 to care for our Mom who was suddenly a bed bound hospice patient. Ana quickly became our main caregiver. She is the best! She is highly skilled of course but more than that she came into our lives under tragic circumstances...

Shane H.

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Aurora Q.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$25/hr20 yrs exp

Master Caregiver Over 20 Yrs Experience In Child ,elderly And Disabled

I'd describe my personality as a professional, trustworthy, patient person I like caring for seniors because this is my preference for life experiences I'm looking for a job that will appreciate. my hard work, my medical experience, and knowledge I started caring for seniors when I was 15 years old In my spare time, I like...
Aurora can also help with: Hospice services, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Always there on time. Kind friendly. Always goes above and beyond with care. So very helpful and trustworthy. Over 5 yrs care so far."

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Hospice services, light cleaning, dementia, meal prep, errands, personal care & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

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Carena V.


Indio, CA

$56/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I am a certified medical assistant, licensed with the state as a home care aid, certified in medication management , CPR/BLS and first aide certified and also have my food handlers certification. I have been working for hospice and palliative care for the last 8 years as well as worked in the medical field for critical care ,...
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Shannon C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$19-30/hr10 yrs exp

CNA, HHA, Registered IHSS Provider

I have better than 15 years experience assisting Seniors, Young Adults and Children. My Certifications are CNA, HHA and am an active Provider with IHSS. I care about people greatly and enjoy bringing comfort, safety and hopefully smiles into their day. I love pets, am a Non Smoker. Fluent in English
My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Dementia, transportation, light cleaning, meal prep, hospice services, errands & more
I'd describe my personality as organized , motivated , and dependable. I am CPR certified, and am a MRI student . I've worked with disabled individuals for 8 years .
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, transportation, meal prep, errands
Skills:

CPR

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Hilda N.


Rancho Mirage, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

I'm a Compassionate caregiver with over 3years of experience providing exceptional care to the elderly and disabled. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, including medication administration, meal preparation and personal care. Passionate about improving patient well-being and independence. Proven track record of...
Hilda can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, a little about me. I have been in the childcare business since 1995. I have taken "Child Oriented" college classes at OSU Scholars for Excellence in child care, Red lands and the University of Oklahoma. I closed my daycare center in 2017. I was not only the owner but also the Director. My child care center was voted the...
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Kimberly S.


La Quinta, CA

$27-50/hr7 yrs exp

Certified Nurse Assistant

Hello! My name is Kimberly, I am a 28-year-old college student pursuing my Registered Nurse. I received my CNA 7 years ago and 2 years working along with my team of caregivers 24/7. Providing care to pts with Alzheimer's/dementia/Parkinson's bedridden and hospice Pts. As well as special needs children. Here's a list of...
Kimberly can also help with: Light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, errands, live-in home care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare...

Care member

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Destiny R.


La Quinta, CA

$15-25/hr4 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Giver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Destiny and I have experience working with children with special needs. I have experience in ABA working with children ages 0-25 yrs. old. doing both Natural Environmental Teaching as well as DTT and I love what I do! I also have experience working with children who are developmentally delayed in speech, cognition,...
5.0
"Destiny proved to be extremely reliable and very professional. She gave 100% to our kiddo, we're so fortunate to have found Desinty to meet our daughters needs. "

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Berenice G.


Coachella, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a special needs teacher and caregiver ! I am very reliable, patient, and caring person who has approximately 10 years of experience caring & teaching special children, from youth to teenagers. I believe that the small milestones achieved are only the beginning to a successful future! ***NEW MOMS/FIRST TIME MOMS*** I...
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Sandra W.


Indio, CA

$16-23/hr

Senior Care/ Dementia Care

Experienced senior care/ dementia care and special needs provider. I managed assisted living facility for 2 years in simi valley, CA Expierenced in all levels of in home care for adults and children with disabilities. Patient kind and caring. Fine with medication management. Great with all pets!
Sandra can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, transportation, respite care, dementia & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Monica P.


La Quinta, CA

$10-25/hr

Part-Time Caregiver Available

I have firsthand experience working with special needs since my son has autism and my second son has pervasive development disorder. I am familiar with meltdowns, food sensitivity, and can identify triggers. I have learned to teach coping skills through ABA therapist that have worked with my own sons. It's hard work at times...

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Recent special needs adult care reviews in Thousand Palms, CA

Carena V.

5.0

Carena assisted my ailing father with his care. She was kind, patient, warm, and extremely professional. Our family appreciated her support for my father during an extremely difficult time for us. We would HIGHLY recommend her services to anyone.

- Alex C.

Ana H.

5.0

Ana is patient and reliable and through. She was very gentle and patient with my elderly grandfather. He was quite upset at the idea of a caregiver and Ana did her best to remain professional. She gave me valuable tips on how to handle the situation, as it’s difficult to navigate as a family member....

- Care member

Aurora Q.

5.0

Very presentable, very caring, receptive to patients needs and care. Knowledgeable of duties. Punctual and followed instructions carefully. Highly recommended.

- Care member

Beatriz A.

5.0

Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were entitled to. She was a great help

- Michael F.

Kimberly S.

5.0

Kimberly is passionate about setting realistic goals to helping you get through your challenges in a professional way. She is diligent about completing her work schedule, and is quickly apparent she and her team love their work, sometimes unfortunately a rare attribute in todays world. Her team are...

- Care member

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