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Patrick C.


Palmdale, CA

$20-35/hr5 yrs exp

Behavioral Specialist And Care Provider. I Have Worked With Those Who Have A Wide Range Of Disabilities!

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have worked in many settings for those who are mentally and/or physically disabled. I have worked in the school system as a one on one aide for children with a wide range of disabilities, but primarily those with autism. During my three years there I worked hand in hand with special education teachers, occupational therapists,...

Cierra O.


Palmdale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter.

Hi, I'm Cierra, a 25-year-old mother of 2, one being special needs. I'm responsible, creative, caring, and fun. I have more than 13 years of experience with multiples and special needs. I can help with Light Housekeeping, Laundry, and Cooking, and driving.
Cierra can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Ashleigh D.


Altadena, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! With over 10 years of experience, I specialize in providing attentive and compassionate care for all ages, including individuals with autism and developmental disabilities. My approach blends patience, reliability and creativity to foster a supervised, safe, and enjoyable atmosphere. I hope to hear from you!
5.0
"Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy. She helps any...

Carmit E.

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Keely Q.


Sylmar, CA

$18/hr1 yrs exp

I am majoring Child Life Specialist. My experience taking care of kids with special needs was a wonderful experience. I took care of a boy, who was autistic, has low muscle tone, and sensory problem. I can really say it was a really good experience working with him. He was a wonderful boy and I made him feel comfortable with...
5.0
"Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her."

Meiravi K.

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Maria C.


Montrose, CA

$48-55/hr10 yrs exp

NCS

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: Over 20 years of childcare experience. NEWBORN CARE SPECIALIST. Over 6 years of teaching experience. CPR/First Aid Certified. Trust line Registered. Advanced Trained and Certified Newborn Care Specialist. Sleep training Parent educator. Registered and Member of The NCSA. BIO: Hi moms and dads,...
Maria can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Maria is extremely experienced and personable to work with. She is a great listener and will try to help or offer advice in every way possible. As first time parents, we had no clue how to set up good sleeping habits with our baby and spent countless nights...

Joanna L.

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Syreeta B.


Canyon Country, CA

$15-50/hr10 yrs exp

Social Service-Provider Special Needs Populating

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been working in the field of social services for over 10 years-including private care, special need instruction, community based instructor, Para Educator, Respite.
4.0
"(I meant to give more stars.. )"

Alisa G.

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Rileigh R.


Valencia, CA

$18-25/hr9 yrs exp

Nursing Student Look For Part Time Care-giving

Hello! I am 28 years old and am currently in nursing school full-time. I am CPR certified and updated on all vaccinations My current availability's during the week are Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 10am-8 p.m. (can be adjusted as needed) I am all about health and wellness. I am the oldest in my family and have a full...
Rileigh can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Paola M.


Valencia, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Full/Part Time Nanny

Hello! I am a caring, loving, fun, respectful and reliable Nanny who has over10 years of experience working with all age groups, from ages of 1 month to 12 years of age, both in a Preschool setting and as a private Nanny. I have experience working with children who have Special needs and understand that every child is different...
Paola can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Paola is just wonderful--we cannot recommend her highly enough! Paola cared for our daughter from 2 months old to 20 months old. We would love to have her continue, but unfortunately we are moving out of state. First, Paola is immensely caring and thoughtful. She...

Malyssa B.

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Sonia S.


Sylmar, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I am currently working in a Preschool with special needs students. I like to create a safe, nurturing, fun, and learning environment. I have been working with children for 20 years. I enjoy helping and working with kids!
Sonia can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Sonia is a fun, caring, and a dependable caregiver. She provided us with excellent services for our child. I would hire her again and recommend her."

Jael F.

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Maya A.


Canyon Country, CA

$18/hr5 yrs exp

The Sitter You Need For Any Occasion!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Maya! I have about 5 years of experience and I can help with Light Housekeeping, Errands, and whatever else you may need! I babysit family regularly, 3 kids at a time. I have worked a kids club at a gym where I cared for multiple children at a time from 9 months old to 12 years old and always kept them busy! I...
Maya can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maya is an incredibly sweet and dependable person. She was always looking to expand her knowledge and experience in our business by working in multiple departments including our Kids Club and Front Desk. She is social and super easy to welcome and accept her into...

Melissa H.

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Horalia B.


Littlerock, CA

$18-22/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

, I'm 42 year's old im a CNA certified , RNA , CPR, and fire certified else.... I have a couple years of experience w/ seniors .. I'm a not smoker , I have my own car with clean driving record, I'll be happy to provide reference as needed .
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Colette M.


Sunland, CA

$30/hr2 yrs exp

Care Giver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Cared for elderly 80+ in age and adults assisting with meals, feeding, housework and preparation for bed. I am a certified caregiver with the state of California abs have had a full background check
5.0
"Colette is very kind and helpful. We really appreciate all her help"

Machelle G.

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Riley S.


Canyon Country, CA

$18-24/hr1 yrs exp

I used to work for a company called California Spectrum Care, at this facility my title was service specialist. I would help two individuals daily with normal day things such as helping use the restroom, get to certain places, learn to cook and clean, etc. I would also be around everyone else in the room at help out when needed...
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Claudia L.


Santa Clarita, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

It is my interest to work a child caregiver within the Santa Clarita or San Fernando Valley. I have provided child care services to families for over 20 years. I have great experience caring for children all ages. I currently work as Especial Education Paraprofessional in elementary school during morning hours, and I am...
Claudia can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is absolutely wonderful! Responsible, dependable, punctual, she is all of the above and more. My daughter loves her! I highly recommend Claudia for all your Care.com needs!"

Carolina C.

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Ebony M.


Palmdale, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Smile Maker

Hello! My name is Ebony and I hope I can be a fit to your family. I'm very outgoing and kind and absolutely adore children! I've previously worked at a Childcare center in Palmdale, CA for the 5 years and I truly loved my time there. During my time at the daycare I worked with children from ages 3 months to 10 years old. I have...
Ebony can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"She is an amazing young lady. Always on time. Very easy to communicate with. "

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Earma W.


Palmdale, CA

$10-20/hr10 yrs exp

Story of My Life

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Earma. I have years in experience in child care and child focus evaluation. I am very friendly with kids, I've worked also with special needs children and newborns I am willing also to do drop off and pick up , light housekeeping etc .
Earma can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"I have known Earma for years, and what I love most about her is the love that she has for my children. Every time she comes around my children run to her and greet her with huge smiles and hugs. Earma is also a hard worker and puts her heart into caring for...

Lasherry L.

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Joan N.


Canyon Country, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/sitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have over 16 years of caregivers experience, I am currently working with special needs children/ Adult for united cerebral palsy of Los Angeles my duties are transferring from wheel chair to bed, or chair, hoyer lift, pivot transfers, bathing, grooming, feeding, dressing,, toileting, meals preparation, laundry, housekeeping,...
Skills:

CNA

5.0
"Joan is a very hard working individual , she is compassionate, patient and full of energy. I am so blessed to know Joan "

Evanna M.

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

In- Home Caretaker!

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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Victoria G.


Sylmar, CA

$18-20/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Available As A Care Giver P/T

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have experience as a caregiver. For example, I worked as a babysitter for a child age 5 months and also my grandmother when she had heart disease, and I take care my Mon has long cancer from the 200 still is fighting cancer disease . Since I became a caregiver, I have loved to help people with special needs. I learn from them,...
5.0
"Victoria was with our family for 6 years. It was a tough decision to say goodbye not only for us but our children. I would hire her again and again. She was a second mother to both my kids through all of the time she was with us . We never had to worry about our...

Yetunde S.

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Marinella A.


Canyon Country, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I provided full infant and toddler care including feeding, bathing, socializing and transporting. I attended consistently to children's emotional needs. I managed emergencies calmly. 30 years experience as a Nanny Experience with infants, multiples and special need children Trustworthy, Resourceful, patient and nurturing...
Marinella can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"The best Nanny anyone could ever wish for! We are so sad to let Marinella go, but unfortunately I no longer work. She has been caring for my 3 boys (6, 5 &2) for almost 2 years. She is trustworthy, respectful, responsible and always puts the children first! Best...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Acton, CA

Ashleigh D.

5.0

Ashleigh has been working with my young adult son who is on the autism spectrum. We love her. She is kind, professional, caring, and reliable. My son love spending time with her. They go on fun adventure, and my son always comes back home happy. She helps any way she can, and I trust her...

- Carmit E.

Keely Q.

5.0

Keely is very easy to communicate & very reliable . My son adores her. She's very clean & organize she kept my house tidy. I highly recommend her.

- Meiravi K.

Maria C.

5.0

My husband and I hired Maria as a night nanny when my son was around 3 weeks old. Having help a couple nights a week saved us during those first couple months of parenthood. Maria also had lots of tips for new parents and I'm certain her advice helped us develop good sleeping habits for our soon...

- Lauren C.

Syreeta B.

4.0

(I meant to give more stars.. )

- Alisa G.

Paola M.

5.0

Paola is very patient and attentive.

- Desiraye C.

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