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Special needs caregivers in El Segundo, CA

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Shervande D.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

5.0

(5)

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Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a twins Nanny , and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I...
Shervande can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shy was wonderful to work with, my son has autism and he can be a tough read with new people but he was immediately happy to see her. She followed directions. My main concern was making sure he took his nap. I've hired others before that were unable to do this and...

Leslie V.

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G'ani-shanice P.


Inglewood, CA

$18-35/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! -- My name is G'ani. I am graduate of Howard University with a Master's in Accounting. I currently have a CDA (Child Development Associates) in Infant and Toddlers and have been employed as a Special Education Teacher. I have 7 years of childcare experience. I've been working with children since I was 17 and it means a lot...
G'ani-shanice can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"G'ani is phenomenal - any family would be incredibly lucky to have her as a nanny. G'ani has provided full time care to our two young children since August 2021. Our children adore her. G'ani is totally dependable, kind, and creative. We are very sad to part with...

Daniel K.

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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, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our...

Shannon M.

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

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Lachinda B.


Los Angeles, CA

$17/hr6 yrs exp

There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...

I have over 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages, with all types of illness, disease and disorders. I am a mother to a 12-year-old autistic son. I have had experience throughout the years working in the nursing field caring for people with mental and physical challenges. I have also had a live-in adult young male...
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Martha C.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...
5.0
"She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

Christina C.

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative and imaginative individual with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development and want to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I can communicate effectively with parents about their child's day and any...
Katie can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Katie was a wonderful nanny for our infant daughter. We could tell immediately that she was a kind and genuine person, and she instantly made a special connection with her. She provided great support for our family when we both entered back into work routines after...

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Martine P.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-28/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Nurse With Special Education Experience

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny/nurse for over 25 years taking care of kids all Ages and also some with Special Needs I am French very detail oriented and do everything for the children including taking care of bath time to cooking their meals and washing their clothes Have any questions please call me. I have included my resume and...
Martine can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Martine has cared for our son for close to two years, in that time she has become part of our family. We call her our son's third grandmother and we cannot imagine what we would have done without her, especially without her careful attention during this pandemic....

Mdaya M.

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Savannah C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care. I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Savannah is a very responsible young woman. She is detail oriented and has a great work ethic. The kids love her and she has a great relationship with them. If she were still in our area, we would love to have her work with us again."

Christina R.

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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

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Danielle S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25-30/hr6 yrs exp

Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...

Kelly H.

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Bridget B.


Lomita, CA

$20-50/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again."

Keith E.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Companionship, meal prep, errands, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Andrea is very professional in all of her services to my mother she has really become a part of our family that we need, trust and depend on"

Aubrey R.

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Ana M.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-57/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name it's Ana and I have more then 10years of experience working with children from the ages of infants to teens.... I am very flexible with hours I'm willing to work part time and full time... I do have also experience working with different cases of needs, including special need children, I am very open to also travel...
Ana can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Trustline Certified

5.0
"Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies....

Sandra M.

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Desiree M.


Santa Monica, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Caregiver

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Desiree M- Santa Monica, CA Hello! My name is Desiree' and I have 16 years of experience working with early childhood, middle childhood and adolescence! I also have 4+ years experience working with special needs children, and implemented behavioral modification. I myself am a mother so I know firsthand what parents are seeking;...
Desiree can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"We hired Desiree to babysit our daughter, when she was about 1 year old and the most recent time when she is 16 month old. Desiree is reliable, on time, very kind and friendly with our daughter who loved staying with her. Desiree takes extra time and care with our...

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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Early Education

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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Crystiani S.


Redondo Beach, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

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

Hired by 2 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 and with special needs. Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"

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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, visiting physician, dementia, home modification & more
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

5.0
"Yvette is kind, caring, professional, knowledgeable, prompt, and reliable. You will be glad you hired her!!"

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Laura S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...

Benjamin F.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in El Segundo, CA

Shervande D.

5.0

Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7 months old and is only leaving us because we are sending them to preschool. We trust her completely in our home with our kids - she has even stayed...

- Jennifer O.

G'ani-shanice P.

5.0

G'ani is great! We were very happy with the care she provided to our two young kids. She was reliable, punctual, easy to work with, and took direction well. She is very sweet and my kids were instantly comfortable with her. I also really appreciated her flexibility with my request to make a change...

- Kelley S.

Lily Beth L.

5.0

We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our daughter during play and is always...

- Shannon M.

Ally W.

3.0

Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift.

- Mechiel T.

Martha C.

5.0

She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her.

- Christina C.

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