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Special needs caregivers in Cerritos, CA
Taryn E.
Anaheim, CA
$20/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...
Taryn can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"
Jordan P.
4.0
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs.
In December I will graduated with a 2nd...
Daniela can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."
Maleika T.
3.7
(4)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
3.0
"I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I chose to ignore the one other bad review about Maria changing the terms of her arrangement close to the start date,...
Christian R.
5.0
(1)
HI! My name is Makenzie and I am finishing my bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies at CSULB . I am 24 years old, have worked with a family on and off for over 7 years and have also been working with a blended family of 10 (yes! There are 8 kids!) for just over 3 years. I've had experience with newborns, toddlers,...
Makenzie can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I kind of wish that I could publicly post my phone number here so that you could call me and I could personally answer any questions you might have.
I could write a literal novel about my experience with hiring a nanny for the first time, having someone new in...
Grace C.
Anna W.
Long Beach, CA
$20/hr • 20 yrs exp
Experienced Loving Babysitter With Over 18 Years Experience With Children From Infancy To Age 12.
5.0
(3)
As a nurturing caregiver with 20 years of experience, I'm passionate about children's growth and development. My patient and calm personality allows me to create a safe and nurturing environment where children thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day through regular updates and follow their preferred communication...
Anna can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"I have known Anna for over twenty years and know that she is dependable and a caring person. She is raising an amazing child and am impressed her patients and adaptability. I don't have kids myself but if I did I would feel no hesitation to have Anna take care of...
Shanna W.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."
Jessica C.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient.
I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...
4.7
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there!
My name is Cara (they/them) and I'm a professional Nanny and aspiring artist. I love working with children and have been doing so for about 18 years. Currently I am looking for a family who is need of a Nanny for 2-4 days a week. At the moment I am transitioning from my last family but will be available Monday through...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"We interviewed Cara and found her to be very open and honest, as well extremely knowledgeable in child care. The only reason we chose not to hire her is because we are looking for someone short term and she is seeking a longer term commitment."
Deirdre L.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Karina R
Hometown: Signal Hill, CA
Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential.
Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...
Care member
Stephanie G.
Pico Rivera, CA
$30-50/hr • 7 yrs exp
Special Needs Tutor, ILS, Adaptive Skills, Social Skills, Respite, Companion, Coach
5.0
(1)
Hello! I have worked as an independent living skills (ILS) instructor, adaptive skills coach, social skills coach, job coach, respite caregiver, and academic tutor for individuals with developmental disabilities and learning disabilities (I specialize in working with teens and young adults). I have classroom teaching experience,...
5.0
"Stephanie is a great tutor. She helped our son who is in second grade to catch up with his math, as he was falling behind. She is always on time, polite and respectful. We are very thankful we found her here."
Care member
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."
Kathy P.
Dawne F.
Long Beach, CA
$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp
Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Diverse, Experienced Nanny, Babysitter, Caregiver
5.0
(4)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Dear Family,
Look no further!
I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver including: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families w/ special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, owner of a...
Dawne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Dawne has been an amazing nanny to our two girls! We have two 1 1/2 year old and she has no problem taking care of both of them. She is clearly very experienced and when we leave our girls with her we know that they will be safe and taken care of. Both of our...
Ekaterina T.
4.6
(7)
My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
3.0
"She applied for my position but it looked as though she was unable to meet the hours I needed. I sent her a follow up e-mail asking for clarification on her schedule and she never responded."
Ayisha H.
5.0
(1)
Hey there! I'm Cat and i've worked in childcare for 4-5 years now. I've had various Nanny positions for up to 3 kids, with ages across the board. My abilities include transportation to and from various activities, Light house work, Overnight stays, Meal prep, Bedtime routines and even care for your furry friends! Ive worked...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked during the week. I can't recommend her enough - she is fun loving and compassionate with children and ours just...
Linda M.
5.0
(3)
I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse, an experienced nanny and a babysitter from infant to school age kids. I was a Behavior Technician for children with special needs. I am also a pet owner. I have plenty of experiences with other families as well for 3 years. I am a very caring person, safety is my number one priority, learning...
Joyce can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"We had her come by to watch our 6 month old and our 2 year old. She was easy to coordinate with. She is friendly, calm, and nice to kids!"
Colleen I.
Virginia H.
Anaheim, CA
$20-25/hr • 20 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As a caregiver with 20 years of experience, I've had the privilege of watching children blossom under my care. My passion for fostering their growth and development, coupled with my formal education in early childhood development and experience with special needs children, has equipped me to handle any situation with ease.
I...
Virginia can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Virginia did a great job with our little one! She was very attentive to his needs, gentle with him and helped out around the house picking up when he was napping. Model babysitter!"
Care member
5.0
(16)
Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood
I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:
Home Health Aide
5.0
"Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family."
Elaine L.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"
Sabrina L.
5.0
(2)
Graduated Pacific College LVN program. Friendly, patient, honest, loyal, understanding & care about others.
I love animals too!! I can help with:
- Transportation Services
- Experience > newborns & up
- Experience > Alzheimer's & dementia
- Experience > autism
- Organizing/light cleaning; vacuuming, dusting, decluttering,...
5.0
"Alice did an amazing job of caring for me on a very sincere and kind level. She was punctual and reliable and very clear regarding her expectations. She was also great jumping right in with little to no instructions. Her maturity level and professionalism far...
Jean K.
5.0
(1)
Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Cerritos, CA
Taryn E.
5.0
Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!
- Jordan P.
Daniela C.
5.0
Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care.
- Maleika T.
Maria O.
3.0
I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I chose to ignore the one other bad review about Maria changing the terms of her arrangement close to the start date, that was a risk I took. Maria...
- Christian R.
Makenzie D.
5.0
I kind of wish that I could publicly post my phone number here so that you could call me and I could personally answer any questions you might have.
I could write a literal novel about my experience with hiring a nanny for the first time, having someone new in my home, and letting go of control...
- Grace C.
Anna W.
5.0
I would highly recommend Anna for your child care needs. She has cared for my children and is extremely caring, compassionate and patient. My children have learned and grown tremendously under her care, and I have no doubt she would be a great candidate for your family.
- Veronica C.
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