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Special needs caregivers in El Monte, CA

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Elsa C.


El Monte, CA

$24/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver With Special Needs Experience For All Ages

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Hello, I have 8 years of experience as a caregiver. I have taken care everything from newborns to age 104. I love taking care of people and am very kind and patient. I do not mind doing things around the house and I love animals. I am CPR and First Aid certified. I also have DSP California training which means that I am...
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Edgar C.


El Monte, CA

$22-32/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

I have experience as a special needs care giver with a client who has cp and in a wheelchair. Providing assistance with activities of daily living, bathroom assistance, housekeeping, errands and meal prep. Hoyer lift trained.
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Rocio C.


El Monte, CA

$20-50/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care

I was a preschool teacher for about 8 years straight. When I had my class of 2 and early 3-year-old students some children had special needs like autism and some were speech delayed and had special therapist.
I have worked in an elementary school with kindergarten students. also, I worked in the Alhambra unified School district for 6 years and I have acquired knowledge in behavioral support.
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Francisco R.


El Monte, CA

$28-50/hr15 yrs exp

About Me

I am a substitute teacher who has 15 years experience working with individuals with special needs ages 5 through 80. I have worked in academic and residential settings. I have experience dispensing medication, working with individuals with high physical needs using wheelchairs and hoyer lifts. In the classroom, I have taught...
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Daniel C.


El Monte, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! I am wanting to work with special needs people. I had a chance to volunteer with a program called kids campus. Where I worked with students who were special needs. Ive volunteered there for over the last 8 years. Now I want to branch out and learn more about helping others on a one on one basis. I am responsible, caring,...
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Xanath C.


El Monte, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Xanath and I have worked with kindergarten children in the El Monte Unified School District. I currently work at Alhambra Unified School District with Special Needs children at Ynez Elementary.
Xanath can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

5.0

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I have experience with working with children, infant to 18 years of age. Majority children who have developmental disabilities. I have experience working with non verbal children, medically fragile children, children with behavioral disabilities. I am experience in administering medications, via orally and gtube. I have...
Cicely can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Cicely is not only a truly incredible caretaker but also just a wonderful person. My son has very specific special needs. It can be so difficult to find the right person. Which I'm sure other parents can relate to. It's hard to find someone you can really...

Dan V.

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Erica S.


Arcadia, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
Erica can also help with: Errands, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep, transportation
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family."

Larry C.

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Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Care In Home, At A Business, All Ages, All Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My passion is to care for children at all ages. I have been caring for children for 13 years. From '05- current I have worked with all ages in the church, from '13-'16 I worked with elementary aged students in an afterschool program, from '14-'16 I worked with infants and toddlers in the foster care system, from '16-'18 I taught...
Jordan can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Jordan was a wonderful babysitter! My husband and I had her watch our two kids (3 1/2 and 13 months) so we could have a date night. She arrived on time and immediately engaged with the kids. She updated us during the night with a sweet good night message from our...

Catherine V.

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Martha C.


La Puente, CA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year experience working with patients that deal with Parkinson's and 7 years working with special needs. I am also CNA, HHA, and CPR trained. I have 7 years experience working with patients with Alzheimer's dementia. I have further experience in monitoring blood pressure, With my experience I keep patients comfortable,...
Martha can also help with: Live-in home care, personal care, meal prep, transportation, companionship
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"She help take my mom to appointments. She's very responsible. She speaking Spanish was so helpful in communicating with my mom"

Anthon C.

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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$15-22/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Greetings. With a passion for family care since 2016, I bring extensive experience in childcare. Spanning from newborns to fifth graders as well as children with special needs. My background includes both in-home and school settings. I am trustworthy and reliable, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to join a new family. (I'm...
Casandra can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"She is the absolute best. I never knew how much somebody could be so well with my child. She's so good at putting my child to sleep when I'm not even the best that I struggle with it at night but Casandra is the absolute best."

Ciera M.

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Megan F.


Pasadena, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

Careing Experienced Teacher/therapist

Hello I currently work as a RBT (registered behavior therapist) for a Pediatric Therapy & Adult Services group. I work in an elementary special needs class at an area school. I am a multimedia artist and have many, many hobbies involving art. I am trained in a practice called Mneme Therapy which uses painting, singing,...
Megan can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Megan is AWESOME! She is part of our church family, and a natural with kids of all ages and energy levels. She is sweet, calm and very thoughtful. She's also proactive in helping others! She put together a fellowship dinner all on her own, just so we could all...

Emily C.

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Diana A.


Downey, CA

$25-27/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! 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...
Diana can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$24-30/hr2 yrs exp

Aba therapist for nearly 2 years currently working at specialized school for children who have autism
5.0
"Jennifer was a great communicator, prompt, on top of everything. My DS is nonverbal, autistic, has epilepsy, and is a ball of energy, and she took it all in stride."

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Tanijah M G.


Pasadena, CA

$25-50/hr

Patient And Active Behavioral Coach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have extensive experience working with children with behavioral challenges , Department of children and families , prior abuse , and children with mild autism .
5.0
"She took care of our two kiddos- without much notice- but she did a wonderful job and we would definitely hire her again!"

Kristen L.

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Jennifer S.


Alhambra, CA

$10-15/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello ! studying for my bachelors in child development. I have been working in day care facilities since 2017 with infants, toddlers and teens helping care and transport them on a daily basis. I am CPR, BLS and first aid certified. I have also been an ABA therapist for 2 years now and love working with special needs children. I...
Jennifer can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Jennifer is exceptional! My daughter loves her, and I'm impressed by Jennifer's professionalism and patience. She provides valuable advice on child development and maintains focus without checking her phone during work. I'm grateful for her dedication and would...

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Hebe V.


Los Angeles, CA

$10-50/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Have been an activity instructor and caretaker for clients with MS, Down's Syndrome, Asperger's, Autism, and advanced Dementia. References available upon request.
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Espie R.


Pico Rivera, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

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: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Espie is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her! She has too many great qualities to list them all but she’s empathetic, caring, professional, kind, smart and simply the best! We are so blessed to have her and my mom and our entire family loves...

Care member

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving-Active Nanny :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...

Kiersten F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Monte, CA

Cicely J.

5.0

Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative, trustworthy, and a fast-learner. She has...

- Judith V.

Erica S.

5.0

We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family.

- Larry C.

Jordan K.

5.0

Jordan was the most amazing nanny! I was so sad to lose her when she moved away, we would have loved to keep her for as long as she wanted to be here! She's everything you could want in a nanny and more! She predicts what might be helpful and does it, which is exactly what a busy family needs. She...

- Jodie S.

Martha C.

5.0

Martha worked assisting my Mother for about a year, she is a very compassionate, patient and caring person. I highly recommend her and I know she will make a difference in someone’s life.

- Care member

Casandra L.

5.0

I have two beautiful children ages 6,12 and they keep me busy. As a Nurse who works full time with various hours and rely on flexibility. Cassandra was such a help in making this possible for our family. Cassandra is always dependable, kind, punctual, and responsible. Cassandra would help with small...

- Larissa M.

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