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Special needs caregivers in Cerritos, CA

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Denise T.


Cerritos, CA

$19/hr3 yrs exp

Bilingual Babysitter

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Hi there! My name is Denise. I'm a registered behavioral technician. I've been working with special needs kids for 3 years now. I typically work at a school, home, or even clinic. I've worked with kids as young as 2 years old and kids as old as in high school. I am CPR certified as well!
Denise can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Madeline H.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

5.0

(1)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only* Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...

Joe F.

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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Is My Specialty

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have cared for all special needs: Down syndrome, children with seizures, G tube, catheters, ADHD, mental illness, Autism. I have 10 years of experience.
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Amber D.


Long Beach, CA

$17-50/hr

Care Giver With A Flexible Schedule

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Starting out as a nanny is an exciting journey, but also a daunting one. My experience with babysitting my nieces and nephew, as well as working as a hairstylist with children with anxiety and special needs, has given me a solid foundation for this new role. I am confident that my past experiences have prepared me for the...
5.0
"She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her."

Mercy P.

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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, errands, personal care, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Wound Care

5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...

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Silvana D.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Creative Special Needs Caregiver/Tutor

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I have over 12 years of experience working with children of all ages in several different settings including schools, tutoring, after school care and clinics. I've also taught art classes, yoga and language arts for children. I am a current preschool- kinder teacher and Spanish teacher, homeschool educator and a mama...
Silvana can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Silvana took very well care of our two young boys. She arrived at our home on time, ready to engage with our kids, with a smile on."

Chris and Amanda G.

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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Luz V.


Garden Grove, CA

$25-28/hr20 yrs exp

NANNY OR BABYSITTER

I am a babysitter with 20 years of experience and specialize in newborns to 4-year-olds, twins and children with special needs. I have helped families with newborn children create a sleep schedule, meal preparation at each stage of growth, potty training, supporting children in all their different stages of development. I am...
Luz can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Luz P. worked for us as a nanny for almost a year, and she was great with our two kids. We had a newborn and a toddler at the time, and she has lots of newborn experience which put us at ease. She is responsible, reliable, energetic and always on time. She really...

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Tiara B.


Long Beach, CA

$22-50/hr7 yrs exp

Hello! I Can Help (: Special needs

Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
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Diana A.


Downey, CA

$26-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I graduated with my degree in child and family studies at CSULB, so I have learned a lot about kids. Even without the degree, I've always been well experienced with taking care of kids. I've been on care. com for 7 years and still have care jobs from when I first started on the app. I was a summer camp ymca counselor for...
Diana can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I mer Diana back in 2020. She was my sons teacher and my son loves her. He’s very picky when it comes to people. Here we are 4 years later and my son still gets excited when ever she baby sits him. Don’t miss out on Diana. Your kids will be well taken care of !!"

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Raquel R.


Whittier, CA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Serving Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over eight years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, It is my mission to provide compassionate, high quality care to individuals in need. Whether assisting the elderly, children, adults with special needs or adults with disabilities, I am committed to enriching the lives of my clients with kindness and patience....
Raquel can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Raquel was hired by myself and daughter in law to take care of my late wife D after she has a stroke.Raquel brought out a side of D that we hadn't seen in a long time.She made her laugh and just loved Raquel's loving and caring heart. I highly recommend her. She's...

Bob H.

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Jewelyn Amor B.


Buena Park, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Senior care

3.0

(2)

I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.
Jewelyn Amor can also help with: Companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification, errands & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"

Craig L.

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Mailena S.


Anaheim, CA

$22-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello, All my life I have been caring for children. I am the oldest out of 7 children. Naturally I became their caregiver. I absolutely love children. I have experience with all age group. I am a mother of two children ages 4 and 3. I am a teacher for Special Needs children. I work with a wide range of disabilities such as but...
Mailena can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Mailena has a way to with kids. She is friendly, kind and genuine. This was our first time hiring a babysitter that is not family for my 3 yr old & 8wk old baby. When we first interview Mailena she just knocked it out of the park with My 3 yr old son. When we told...

Michelle C.

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Christine S.


Cypress, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Excellent With Children With Special Needs.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Having been a clinical bodywork therapist, I have seen many children on the spectrum as well as developmental delay children. I have been able to utilize my experience and special techniques to help children with special needs.
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Emily E.


Whittier, CA

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and Emily was our (now 4 month old) foster-son's nanny before he reunited with his extended family in Virginia. She is very...

Carrie D.

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Elizabeth R.


Lakewood, CA

$15-20/hr5 yrs exp

Caregiver Available For Full / Part-Time Jobs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a caregiver for five years. I really enjoy working with the elderly because I like to make their lives and routines easier and make them feel happy at home. My experiences include bathing, housekeeping, medication reminder, errands, doctor appointments, and companionship. I also attended ICDC College for Medical...
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Annette F.


Long Beach, CA

$16-20/hr10 yrs exp

Committed Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Annette was amazing! We have a 3 year old and a 10 month old and she was able to handle both easily. Our 10 month old is very attached to mommy and usually screams the entire time we are gone but she never cried once with Annette. Our 3 year old had a great time...

Chris E.

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Lacey C.


Lakewood, CA

$23-41/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver For All Ages And Circumstance

Throughout high school I worked with 5 to 7 children some with special needs and in 2007 I moved in with my grandmother and took care of her, meals, transportation, medical, and bathing. As a massage therapist I am also trained to treat pain associated with both physical and emotional needs. I am 35 now and have also gained...
Lacey can also help with: Dementia, errands, live-in home care, light cleaning, hospice services, home modification & more
5.0
"Lacey is a knowledgeable and compassionate care giver. She is equally effective whether the client is young or old. I would trust her with my granddaughters or an elderly relative "

Lorna M.

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Michaela C.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...
Michaela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day...

Jasmine C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cerritos, CA

Madeline H.

5.0

Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her development. Maddie has been very...

- Joe F.

Amber D.

5.0

She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her.

- Mercy P.

Jennifer R.

5.0

Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is terrific and responsible and caring

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Silvana D.

5.0

We have Silvana for our two sons' regular schooling and also Spanish tutoring ( grade 3 and 4). Silvana is punctual, flexible and patient with kids. Her experience as a school teacher makes tutoring very productive. I would highly recommend Silvana to our family and friends.

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Luz V.

5.0

Luz P. worked for us as a nanny for almost a year, and she was great with our two kids. We had a newborn and a toddler at the time, and she has lots of newborn experience which put us at ease. She is responsible, reliable, energetic and always on time. She really cares about the health and well...

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