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Special needs caregivers in Acton, CA

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Cierra O.


Palmdale, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Responsible And Fun Sitter.

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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: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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.

5.0

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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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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Maria was our daughter's night nanny for one month (baby was 2 months old). We love her. She exudes warmth and confidence and clearly loves all the babies she works with. She was punctual, reliable, and encouraging, making sure we got the rest we needed while she...

Lydia S.

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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: Carpooling, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Maya is an excellent babysitter, she is trustworthy, always on time and highly responsible. My kids love her. They always look forward to hanging out with her. Maya is kind and great with children, we truly just love her."

Catherine P.

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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, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"She's the best on what she does. She's really sweet, caring, creative but most important she's very patient with all kids needs. I will highly recommend her, your kids will love her too as much mine did. Mrs. Claudia, thank you so much for all your help!!!"

Milly F.

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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: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

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

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Nidia S.


La Crescenta, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

I have been nanny/babysitting for close to 10 years. I have much experience with children of all ages. I was also a caregiver for special needs for about 3 years. I am both CPR and First Aid Certified. I am a responsible, caring, trust worthy person and very nurturing and motherly by nature. I am energetic, creative, and love to...
Nidia can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Nidia teaches our sons (ages 4 and 2) Spanish once a week. They love her and look forward to her visit."

Quyen N.

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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have known Earma for four years and she provided care for my daughter for three years...she loyal sweet and works well with children..she's on time and very trustworthy."

Shalonda S.

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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 wonderful, attentive, reliable person she works with me for 4 years and 5 months, start working with my 6 months old baby until she started school. "

Sue J.

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$10-20/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

4.2

(6)

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: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marinella has been a godsend for our family. She is reliable and so full of energy. She was very capable and had so much knowledge to share when she started caring for our 6 month old. She goes above and beyond and has enriched my child's life. She spends time each...

Sondra V.

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Suzette L.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/Adults-Seniors

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi. My name is Suzette and I am a caregiver with 15+ years of experience. I have experience working with adults and seniors up to the age of 94. In addition, I have 2 Master's degrees. One in Criminal Justice and the other in Marriage Family Therapy. My years as a therapist have made me much more attuned to my clients. As a...
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Emily O.


Burbank, CA

$25/hr4 yrs exp

Fun And Reliable Sitter

I have 4 years of experience. I can help with Light Housekeeping and Crafts. I also am trained in behavioral and special needs and disabilities. I am flexible with scheduling. I am reliable and trustworthy. I work with kindness, good intent, and care.
Emily can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Ashley G.


Sun Valley, CA

$22-25/hr8 yrs exp

Part-time Nanny Available

Hello, my name is Ashley and I have been caring for children for about 9 years now. I love caring for children as they are so eager to explore and learn the ropes of life. I'm very patient, and caring. Love to go to the park and walks. Arts and crafts is also another thing I enjoy doing. I have extensive experience with special...
Ashley can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Special Needs Care

During my undergraduate studies I attended California State University Northridge where I have earned my bachelors degree in Child & Adolescent Development. Currently I am a graduate school student at Pepperdine University where I am pursuing my masters in Clinical Psychology. Working with children is one of my greatest...
Nicole can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Acton, CA

Laura C.

5.0

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

- Ken Y.

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.

Paola M.

5.0

Paola is very patient and attentive.

- Desiraye C.

Sonia S.

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.

Maya A.

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 all aspects of a workplace. Her...

- Melissa H.

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