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Special needs caregivers in Castaic, CA

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Julia H.


Castaic, CA

$20/hr6 yrs exp

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Julia! I'm an actor, theatre student, and nanny! I've always had a deep love for children and passion for helping them learn and grow. I have over a year of experience working in a daycare with children ages 4 - 12, CPR and first aid certification, extensive experience with children with special needs and infants, and 6+...
Julia can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Katelyn S.


Castaic, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Energetic Babysitter!

I have just moved back from college where I spent my time studying Child Development while being a student athlete! I have just left my job in Sacramento due to the move as a Preschool/Daycare teacher where I worked in every classroom from infants to children up to 5 years old. I am comfortable with children of any age, and love...
Katelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Carmen M.


Stevenson Ranch, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Ms. Carmen!

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Carmen! I am a fun, engaging, and cautious nanny who loves gently helping children reach their milestones. I invest time in developing meaningful relationships with the children I care for, aiming to empower them through personalized attention and encouragement. Prior to becoming a nanny, I worked in a daycare,...
Carmen can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Carmen was absolutely wonderful for us. She came in to help us with our 7 month old daughter and was so sweet and caring. She was always on time and was flexible with our schedule. She worked wonders for the daily nap time schedule and really made a bond with our...

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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name Lisa. I have many years experience working with children of all ages. Currently I work as a mod/severe special needs teavher in a charter school. With my sons growing up I've found I have some time on my hands so I started babysitting, pet sitting and house sitting in the evenings, on the weekends and during my...
Lisa can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Lisa came to my rescue last minute for a Saturday shift to care for my 8 month old son. She was wonderful! Very sweet. She arrived a few minutes early. She asked tons of questions and is VERY knowledgeable. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."

Bri W.

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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.
5.0
"Syreeta worked in my classroom as a Para Educator when I was in High School. I have a mild disability. She has helped me so much. She taught me how to cook clean and take care of myself. She worked with me in my apartment. She helps me with paying bills, and my...

Porsche J.

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Claudia L.


Santa Clarita, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a child care provider and I am currently available to provide care in the Santa Clarita 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"The mission of hiring childcare can be a daunting one. How will this new person interact with my child, are they trustworthy, are they reliable, do they have child development experience (especially to handle the lively under 5 years and the big feelings that come...

Lucy R.

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Olivia M.


Newhall, CA

$22-35/hr3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

At heart I am a nurturing woman! Anyway to provide safety and love through learning is what I'm all about! I'd love to have a chance to work with your family. I love being able to support anyone in anyway I can! I've been working with adolescents and teens for 10+ years, but working with seniors with disabilities and/or just in...
5.0
"Olivia is an absolute pleasure. She has a very sweet and calming personality She made my family and I feel very comfortable. She immediately came into our home and established a rapport with my son. She even reached out to me mid shift, asking about certain items...

Jameeka K.

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

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

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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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, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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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Lisa G.


Valencia, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Currently, I work as a mod/severe education specialist in a full inclusion charter school . After attending CSUN and receiving my BA in Child and Adolescent Development with a special emphasis in Early Childhood Education I worked for many years in corporate daycare with infants and toddlers as well as teaching preschool and...
5.0
"Lisa is not only highly experienced, including with special needs kids, she is flexible, accomodating, kind, and absolutely unflappable! I trust her completely and without reservation with my autistic kiddo. He always enjoys spending time with Lisa!"

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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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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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Jennifer M.


Stevenson Ranch, CA

$42/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs

I teach 5th grade and love children. I haven't been blessed with any of my own.... yet! So, anything that can make me feel like a mom.... I'm down! I babysat and nannied for years in Idaho. I would watch 4-5 kids at a time while their parents went on vacation. I also did the usual school drop-off/ pick-up. When I moved back to...
5.0
"Jennifer worked for me last summer with my 5 yr old special needs son. She was reasonable in rate and punctual and professional. I would hire her again without hesitation! My little boy absolutely loved all the fun things she took him to do and is still asking...

Kris B.

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Rebecca H.


Valencia, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Rebecca. I have a degree in occupational therapy from Brunel University London and in psychology from Cal Poly SLO. I have worked as a pediatric occupational therapist the past 3 years in the US and England and previously worked as a substitute teacher. I also spent two years teaching English in Spain to...
Rebecca can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Madison C.


Santa Clarita, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

Occupational Therapy Student

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I am an Occupational Therapy Doctoral student at University of California. I have been working with children in many capacities for over 15 years. Specifically, I have eight years of professional experience with children with disorders such as ASD, ADHD, ODD, depression, FAS and Anxiety Disorders. I received my BA...
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Jasmine A.


Valencia, CA

$21/hr3 yrs exp

Hello All I Am 26 Years Old, Full Time Student And Am Assist Soccer Team On My Free Time

Currently a student at CSUN pursing a degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Physical education. Will obtain my masters in Special education. I have taken child development classes as well. I started caring for people with special needs. I would assist in the special education classes during my recess and lunch since they...
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Jeanette G.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr9 yrs exp

I'm Jeanette and I have 9 years of experience working w/children & young adults, ages 2-22. I have worked as a preschool lead teacher, babysitter, nanny, respite care provider, and I am currently a behavioral therapist. I have a degree in early childhood education and I am bilingual. I've had the opportunity to work w/a variety...
I've been a caregiver for 12 years for people who has dementia, Alzheimer's disease, special needs and people who just need a companion. I have a lot of good and beautiful experience with them. I prepare their foods, assist them on their activities of daily living, personal care, medication, arranging appointments and more.
Rhandy can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, hospice services, dementia, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Rama K.


Valencia, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Helping Others Comes From The Heart

I love helping others. I am a people person, a good listener, kind, friendly, hard worker and a good communicator- I am patient and enjoy working closely with others. I am determined to brace and uplift others, respectful, observant, reliable, I provide first-class care. I have been working in the health care field for over...
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Staci C.


Newhall, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Staci. My husband and I live in the area. We enjoy a local coffee shops. We also enjoy traveling, etc. In regard to babysitting/caring for children, I have been doing it at some capacity since I was 10 years old. I am a professional. I have experience in working with children and families in various scenarios....
Staci can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Castaic, CA

Carmen M.

5.0

Carmen was absolutely wonderful for us. She came in to help us with our 7 month old daughter and was so sweet and caring. She was always on time and was flexible with our schedule. She worked wonders for the daily nap time schedule and really made a bond with our daughter. We had to make a long...

- Care member

Lisa G.

5.0

Lisa has repeatedly been fantastic when looking after my 5yo son, who has energy for days, and my 1.5yo daughter who is a bit on the needy side. She’s always bright, cheerful, and ready to dive in. My son always says he had a fun time with her, and my daughter is always fast asleep. Lisa has a...

- Care member

Syreeta B.

4.0

(I meant to give more stars.. )

- Alisa G.

Claudia L.

5.0

The mission of hiring childcare can be a daunting one. How will this new person interact with my child, are they trustworthy, are they reliable, do they have child development experience (especially to handle the lively under 5 years and the big feelings that come with this age!)? I feel so blessed...

- Lucy R.

Olivia M.

5.0

Olivia is an absolute pleasure. She has a very sweet and calming personality She made my family and I feel very comfortable. She immediately came into our home and established a rapport with my son. She even reached out to me mid shift, asking about certain items my son can and cannot have. I feel...

- Jameeka K.

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