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Special needs caregivers in Compton, CA

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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

5.0

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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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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Ashley J.


Long Beach, CA

$25-35/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Ashley: * CPR/ First Aid Certified * Bilingual (English and Spanish) * 9 Years of Experience of (Special needs, infants, toddlers, teens) * Own Transportation (Clean Record) * Non-Smoker / Non-Drinker * Clean Background Record Available Services: * Meal Preparation * Pick Ups / Drop Offs * Pet Care * Housekeeping * Laundry *...
Ashley can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired as personal assistance due to medical condition. Ashley provides a number of services from home organization, errands, doctor transport, and transportation for my teenage to school activities this summer. Follows direction, provides great ideas, and is not...

Lisa R.

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Anna W.


Long Beach, CA

$20/hr20 yrs exp

Experienced Loving Babysitter With Over 18 Years Experience With Children From Infancy To Age 12.

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: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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...

Veronica C.

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

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

First Aid

CPR

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.

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Cara D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

4.0
"We interviewed Cara over the phone and in person. Even though we decided to go with another candidate, Cara is a close second. She is very knowledgeable in child development and you can tell she is honest with many interview questions, instead of some who may...

Wendy L.

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Yvette V.


Inglewood, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...
Yvette can also help with: Visiting nurse, personal care, respite care, dementia, visiting physician, home modification & more
Skills:

CNA

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

5.0
"Very responsible, kind, attentive, warm, gentle, thoughtful, and experienced caregiver. She goes above and beyond. We love her and we appreciate everything she did for my dad."

Erica F.

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Sam L.


Long Beach, CA

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking A Family To Nanny For!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

***Currently only available for one day jobs/ date nights/ babysitting, etc. Send me a message for more information.*** Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big...
Sam can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Samantha was a joy to work with and my children adore her. Always dependable. I don't know what I would have done without her. "

Emily B.

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

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...

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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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Maritza V.


Lawndale, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Looking for Full Time or Part Time Jobs

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity. I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages. I am certified in CPR and First Aid. I'm a foster mom too I work well with all personality...
Maritza can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Maritza was the first full time caregiver that we hired for our first born daughter when she was three months old. After a thorough search and interview process we found her through Care.com. I appreciated Maritza's preparation and that she brought examples of her...

Jennifer G.

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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

1:1

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Dear Families, I'm from Brazil, 38yo. Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years. Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage twins one with special needs....
Crystiani can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Crystiani is a life saver! She helped us with our 6 week old as we prepared to move across the country. It was pretty chaotic because we were showing our house and packing up. She helped us all along the way and was so easy going. Plus, she's just so sweet. This is...

Sarah T.

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Jessica A.


Hermosa Beach, CA

$62/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
Jessica can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

CPR

Trustline Certified

First Aid

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Makenzie D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr7 yrs exp

Hello!

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:

Early Education

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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.

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Lily Beth L.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30-35/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development. I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Beth is a very honest and dependable person. She is very much focused on the baby's development in addition to baby care. She has very good work ethics and helps out in any way she can. Finally, she has a very friendly personality and is always respectful. We are...

Sambit P.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers. I've worked with adult with special needs. I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.
Angella can also help with: Meal prep, errands, transportation, light cleaning, respite care, dementia & more
5.0
"Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as...

Steve E.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Compton, CA

Dawn S.

5.0

Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to keep kids engaged and interested.

- Maryam H.

Ashley J.

5.0

Ashley is a very resourceful and caring person. She made an impact on our household and was always thinking of ways to improve the process. She handled transportation, child care and various errands flawlessly with a good attitude. I recommend her to anyone.

- Fran M.

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.

Kristyn K.

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.

Cara D.

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.

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