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Special needs caregivers in Chatsworth, CA

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Shawnie F.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr • 3 yrs exp

5.0

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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/hr • 3 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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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 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: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Zlata cared for my two young kids for a year and was incredible. My younger one was still a baby when she started, the only reason we parted ways was because the younger one was starting school. She did a great job of teaching them manners, and how to clean up...

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Miriam T.


North Hills, CA

$43/hr • 10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

I am Miriam a 40 years old now, I am happily married with one 17-year-old girl. I have been a personal caregiver for over 15 years and I thoroughly enjoy and love the elderly. I see my job as a ministry to give back to those who have given so much in their lifetime. In addition to providing companionship, I can help monitor...
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Suzette L.


Newhall, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 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

$15-20/hr • 4 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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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$20/hr • 5 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/hr • 10 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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Alexandra B.


Northridge, CA

$18-25/hr • 10 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

$28-35/hr • 6 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, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Caitlin was great with our 17 month old son! She was a joy to have around the house. I recommend her. :)"

Victoria B.

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Karen P.


Winnetka, CA

$30-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun, Motivating, Creative Sitter

Hello everyone! I have 10+ years of experience working with children. I simply love children and I enjoy helping them learn and grow at every stage of their young lives. I have worked with in special education as one to one assistant at a school setting. I have done ABA therapy at school, home, and clinic setting. I have also...
5.0
"We love Karen! She is so patient with our daughter and speaks to and teaches her in Spanish, which is very important to us. She is our first nanny experience and we're glad to have hired her. She's super flexible and accommodating with our schedule and also runs...

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Selina R.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

child care

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'd describe my personality as bubbly, personable, trustworthy. I like working w/kids because I connect with them. I love teaching and being able to work through important milestones. I work with special needs children as a behavioral therapist for a little over 3 years. I have a total of 7 years experience working as a...
Selina can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jacqueline C.


Canoga Park, CA

$25-50/hr • 2 yrs exp

Behavi

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Greetings! I come from a field of psychology which includes child development and special needs care. As a behavioral therapist and a teacher/mentor, I'm comfortable being around infants and teenagers who may need some guidance in behavior. My past positions have allowed me exposure to kids of all types. I love working with the...
Jacqueline can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Jacqueline was great and very understanding of our son who has Autism. She was on time, friendly and we could tell she had a ton of knowledge and experience on how to care for children with special needs. We really appreciated her help. I'd highly recommend her for...

Christina C.

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Katie D.


Northridge, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

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4.0

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Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Katie and I'm 28 years old and currently live with my husband and our 10-month-old pup in Woodland Hills. I am very outgoing, very loving/nurturing, active, reliable and responsible! I have been working with children for over 10 years now, including 1 year at a preschool as an aid in a 3-4-year-old class room. I...
Katie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Katie is fantastic with our kids! She makes sure homework is done, is always willing to help with school projects and the kids listen to and respect her. She is very communicative, caring and is very good with staying consistent with the house rules we have...

Diane R.

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Ingrid G.


Reseda, CA

$35-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Loving Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

l have 20years of experience in child care, with newborns and infants. I am a responsible person, patient, punctual, creative, fun and lovely. I am a person who respects family values , I have a flexible schedule. I work well with all personality types. I understand the requirements of various special needs when dealing with...
Ingrid can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Ingrid came for an interview with me and she was on time. She presented herself in a professional way and seemed to be a very kind and loving person. I could not hire Ingrid due to conflicts in our schedules, but I felt compelled to write a good review of her after...

Eniko G.

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Theresa G.


Simi Valley, CA

$20-30/hr • 4 yrs exp

I am a friendly caregiver who has cared for adults and kids with special needs needs primarily for the past 10 years but I'm willing to try something new. Very flexible and personable person with a big heart.
Theresa can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep
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Lillian F.


Granada Hills, CA

$20-26/hr • 3 yrs exp

Full Time/Part Time Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Experience with teaching and nannying for kids aged 5-17. 2+ Years of experience as a full time nanny for multiple private clients, children with special needs, children with strict physical needs.
Lillian can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

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Savannah G.


Reseda, CA

$32-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

I am an experienced childcare provider with over 3 years of hands-on experience caring for children from infants to teens. I have worked with children with special needs, including cerebral palsy, autism, ADHD, and osteogenesis imperfecta, and am eager to learn how to support children with other disabilities. I am CPR and First...
Savannah can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Stephanie S.


North Hills, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Patient Professional Available

I am an experienced babysitter, part time nanny, teacher, tutor and mother. I have ample experience with children and adults with special needs and seniors with dementia. I would love to help you get a break knowing your loved ones are in good hands. I am patient, flexible, creative, and kind. I love to help kids learn either...
Stephanie can also help with: Meal prep, companionship, respite care, dementia
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Beatriz R.


Reseda, CA

$30/hr • 5 yrs exp

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider with five years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering a safe and nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. My journey began with fulfilling babysitting roles, where I discovered my natural ability to connect with children and positively impact their lives. My...
Beatriz can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Chatsworth, CA

Andrew H.

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.

Zlata H.

5.0

Zlata cared for my two young kids for a year and was incredible. My younger one was still a baby when she started, the only reason we parted ways was because the younger one was starting school. She did a great job of teaching them manners, and how to clean up after themselves. She was extremely...

- Care member

Leslie Y.

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.

Lily J.

5.0

Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion.

- Miriam L.

Jennifer M.

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 for her!

- Kris B.

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