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Special needs caregivers in Chatsworth, CA

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Jessica L.


Simi Valley, CA

$18-23/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

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Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there. My name is Jess and I am a college graduate with a double major (music education & trumpet performance). I have been babysitting and have training in both First Aid and CPR. Not only do I babysit regularly but I also have experience with special needs children. I also was a nanny for 2 years. For 8 summers straight I...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Jessica has been amazing with my two kids. She is reliable, caring, trustworthy, creative. She is flexible, willing to help with whatever is needed. She goes above and beyond. We are excited for her to go off to college, but sad she will not be with us anymore....

Jennifer P.

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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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Martha A.


Granada Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

52-year-old 23 yrs of experience both with special needs Adults /Infants/ Twins & up to 3 CPR/ First Aid certified English/ Spanish Outstanding reference letters
Martha can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Martha came to us through neighbors, having been nanny to their baby daughter for the 2 years previous. She was with us for close to a year taking care of our almost 3 year old daughter. Martha speaks English as a first language and is fluent in Spanish, cooks...

Hugh K.

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Hope R.


Granada Hills, CA

$19-30/hr7 yrs exp

Full Or Part-time Nanny Available

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Hope , I have been pursuing nannying as my full time job for the last 5 years. I absolutely love what I do and can't imagine working somewhere that doesn't involve some form of childcare. In the last 5 years I've worked for 2 families for long term, until my help was no longer required. Both families have had 2...
Hope can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision
5.0
"Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our number one choice!"

Nicole C.

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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$21-26/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm lily, I'm a certified nursing assistant and a home health-aid. I have my CPR and BLS. I have worked with different groups of people: From newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, teens to special needs, post-surgery and elderly. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Lily believes, at her core, that our elderly family deserves the most respect. She's professional and personal at once. She's strict and caring with our not-so-perfect patient, our dad!! Her concern with safety is constant and she is responsible with household...

Robbin B.

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Shawnie F.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

My son had cerebral palsy due to a hospital mistake. I had to learn to do everything for him, I was his eyes his hands and his mouth I was his everything for him. He was feed through a feeding tube, I also had to learn to give him seizure, Acid reflex, medicine and be able to suction him through his nose and mouth with a Suction...
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Andrew H.


Granada Hills, CA

$35-52/hr3 yrs exp

Energetic And Caring Board Certified Autism Technician

My name is Andrew I am currently a Nursing student. Before pursuing my nursing career I worked as a behavioral technician. I specialize in care for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related conditions. I can also aide young children with tutoring or organization needs. I have been working in this field for over 3 years...
5.0
"Always on time , easy to communicate with about the wants and needs of my child . Dependable and trustworthy, amazing team player . Andrew will be an amazing asset to any family because he goes above and beyond to provide the necessary tools for a child to succeed."

MIREYA M.

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Samantha S.


Van Nuys, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

As a caregiver, my passion lies in nurturing and supporting children's growth and development. With three years of experience, I strive to create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your child. My patience, creativity, and friendly demeanor allow me to connect easily with children, and I prioritize open...
Samantha can also help with: Travel, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Samantha was and still is my kids favorite babysitter! She definitely has a way with making my kids individually feel heard and appreciated. I have three kids (which is not for the faint of heart) ages 9,4, and 1. They can be quite a handful more specifically...

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Jenny M.


Canoga Park, CA

$34/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a passionate childcare provider with over a decade of experience helping children grow and learn. My formal education and experience with special needs children have shaped me into a dependable, calm, and creative caregiver. I believe in open and transparent communication with parents, and my preferred communication method...
Jenny can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jenny is wonderful and extremely kind. She was fantastic with my daughter and I would hire her in an instant, but my work schedule/nanny needs changed. Any family would be lucky to have her!"

Charis W.

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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Zlata is an incredible nanny! She’s the best of the best. A wonderful person and exceptional care taker. A true Mary Poppins! We hired her to take care of our baby full time for 1 year from age 1-2yrs. Zlata is professional, responsible, reliable, punctual, kind,...

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Olga D.


Tarzana, CA

$30-40/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi Family! I would like to introduce myself and let you know more about me. I'm 36 years old, I'm originally from Russia. I have Bachelor's degree in education. I have more than 7 years of paid experience working with children (newborn, toddlers, early and elementary school age and special needs) I absolutely adore kids and love...
Olga can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"I met Olga when she was working for my neighbors, as a babysitter. She was very nice, hardworking so I asked he to help me with my kid, I would definitely like to hire her again, but unfortunately she moved to different area. "

Alex F.

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Nadia W.


Porter Ranch, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny Available For Full-Time Or Temporary Positions

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

With over 10 years of childcare experience, I am a dedicated and reliable caregiver passionate about supporting families and fostering children's growth. Here's a bit about me Professional Background I worked at a daycare in Sherman Oaks before it closed due to COVID. For the past 4 years, I've been a nanny for 4 wonderful...
Nadia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Nadia cared for my infant soon from the time he was 2 months until he was almost a year, while also interacting with my toddler. She is sweet and loving and offered both my boys genuine care and attention. She is punctual and reliable and has followed my schedule...

Ofra D.

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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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Leslie Y.


North Hills, CA

$18-20/hr4 yrs exp

Part Time

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 4 years of experience working with children. I enjoy working with children and helping them learn! I attend California State University, Northridge (CSUN), my major is Psychology and my minor is Child Development. I am flexible with my weekend availability!
5.0
"Leslie was such a delight. She worked with our special needs son, getting him ready in the morning for his volunteer day job. She was reliable and trustworthy."

Patricia M.

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Celine R.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr2 yrs exp

Compassionate & Patient Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey there! I'm Celine, a reliable, patient, and upbeat person who is interested in assisting disabled people. I have 10+ years experience with childcare and about 4 years of overlapping special needs care, varying from nannying disabled children, being a camp counselor to disabled kids, managing blood sugar and insulin for a...
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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have worked with children for many years. From infants to toddlers and also children with special needs. I love working and helping people and their well being and safety is my priority. Hope to meet you and your family soon! Thank you, Lily
5.0
"Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion."

Miriam L.

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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.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I have a good experience working with special need I could direct them and I could be strong when it's needed I also can write daily report and meals prepare I am opening to follow I will be more than happy to be working for you Hope to hear back from thank you
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Alexandra B.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Behavioral Therapist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Alexandra, nickname is Sasha. I am a registered occupational therapist who works at a pediatric clinic. I have passion and experience working with children and adults with various acute and chronic disabilities, injuries, and other illnesses. I would love to be of service to your family.
5.0
"Sasha is a very kindhearted person. She was punctual and professional. We look forward to working her with again. "

Mimi B.

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Caitlin G.


Northridge, CA

$30/hr6 yrs exp

Caitlin From Northridge, CA

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Caitlin and I would love to work for you! I am a flexible nanny open to working part time or full time. I have worked as a nanny, date night sitter, babysitter, mothers helper, and just occasional help from time to time. I have been working with children for 6+ years and have experience with babies all the way to...
Caitlin can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin helped us out on a couple of nights with our 5 year old son, who enjoyed his time with her. She's punctual with a warm personality. We recommend hiring her!"

Jane H.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chatsworth, CA

Jessica L.

5.0

Jessica has been amazing with my two kids. She is reliable, caring, trustworthy, creative. She is flexible, willing to help with whatever is needed. She goes above and beyond. We are excited for her to go off to college, but sad she will not be with us anymore. Anyone who hires her will be lucky to...

- Jennifer P.

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.

Martha A.

5.0

Martha is honest, hard-working, and patient. She is a strong communicator and logged all of our daughter's activities each day for us. While she has a lot of experience with children, she follows the parents' wishes and only provides her perspective when asked. I did find that she has valuable...

- Suzanne F.

Hope R.

5.0

Our three little ADORE Hope! She is always on time, respectful, communicative and involved with our kids. She is trustworthy and kind hearted. Always our number one choice!

- Nicole C.

Lily J.

5.0

Lily is really wonderful, she's always on time, always there when i need her, and definitely a recommendation for anyone who's looking for great child care!

- Maxim F.

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