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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Senior Caregiver.

5.0

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Hello, I am seeking full or part-time employment in childcare or senior care. I have extensive experience with running a household and am able to drive to and from appointments, school, or activities. I also love cooking and can help with meal prep. My experience with senior care began when I cared for my grandmother. I would...
Sandra can also help with: Personal care, visiting physician, live-in home care
5.0
"Sandra is an awesome caregiver. Always on time, reliable and compassionate. I feel at ease knowing that my husband is in her care. "

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Arthur G.


La Mirada, CA

$19-25/hr9 yrs exp

Experienced Assisted Living Attendant in the Orange and Los Angeles County Areas

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

In my first months as a caregiver by profession (since October 14 2005), I assisted a 52-year-old gentleman who had cerebral palsy while his mother was able to make errands. He could not speak, but I am sure that he appreciated my presence, tending to the basics of bathing, grooming, hygiene, and spoon feeding while she was...
5.0
"Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation. "

Carol F.

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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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Jumai B.


Tustin, CA

$22/hr4 yrs exp

Caring For Your Loved Ones

I am here to help your loved one feel comfortable. To make their daily life more enjoyable. My clients are not just clients; they are my friends, and I enjoy seeing them happy.
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Lauren S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20/hr1 yrs exp

Part-time Babysitter And Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience with children of all kinds, I cared for a girl with rhetts syndrome for a year. My tasks included feeding, cooking for, driving, reading to, and talking to her. I also have experience working with kindergartners and first graders. I worked with them for 2 years. I read with them, painted with them, practiced...
Lauren can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a...

Gabriela S.

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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated,...

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Holli B.


Orange, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Holli. I have worked in Special Education for over 20years with th Riverside Unified School District as a Para Professional. I currently work for Project TEAM which serves the special need/young adult population as an Occupational Trainer for over 8 years. I work one on one as well as train groups of students...
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Julie G.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-45/hr5 yrs exp

I'm Here To Help.

I have grown up with severe asthma and allergies and have spent most of my childhood, teen, and even some of adult life sick, dealing with surgeries, and taking medicines. It was not easy for me and always felt left out. I have always been compassionate and very intelligent when it comes to others and their conditions or issues....
5.0
"I'd place my life in her hands."

Charles G.

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Stephanie G.


Buena Park, CA

$10-25/hr10 yrs exp

Personal Certified Chef and Personal Assistant

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I love to cook! It is my passion to help others while creating and providing healthy meals. I have been cooking for over 10 years and can prepare just about anything. Nutrition is vital to living a healthy life. Our busy daily lives sometimes prevents us from eating excellent, nutritious, balanced meals at home. That's where I...
5.0
"We hired Stephanie to help with basic meal prep after a medical diagnosis requires a special diet. Stephanie is always on time, hard-working, and very supportive! We are very happy we found her!"

Sabrina L.

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Madison Y.


Seal Beach, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Career Nanny

I have 10+ years of experience working with children and 7+ years as a nanny. In addition to being a nanny, I have worked as a private homeschool teacher, special needs tutor, and after school care provider. I have extensive experience with special needs, toddlers, potty training, and multiples. I have experience with...
Madison can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Elizabeth P.


Santa Ana, CA

$20-22/hr4 yrs exp

Baby Sitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have 7 years of experience. I can also work with special needs children since I have experience as a behavior technician. Currently a Early Childhood major at Vanguard University!
Elizabeth can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
5.0
"Elizabeth is punctual and reliable. She is so sweet. Our baby fell in love with her right away. She's warm and friendly. Highly recommend her!"

Karla J.

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Amy S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26-32/hr10 yrs exp

Teacher With Many Years Experience Working With Kids

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm a former teacher with over 10 years experience working with children age 2 months-12 years. I have 2 years teaching experience, 5 years as a special needs aid, and 12 years as a tutor. I've been a nanny over three years after leaving the teaching profession. I have a BA in English (Long Beach State), a Masters in...
Amy can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Amy was an amazing sitter for my nine year son! She played games with him, took him to the park, and was a great companion throughout the day! I felt so happy knowing my son was in good hands!"

Theresa T.

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Sara Z.


Orange, CA

$22-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver/Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked at SAUSD with clients with special needs. Some with physical and/or mental challenges, I also work with several care giving agencies for over nine years, I am experienced working with clients with Alzheimer's , dementia, cancer, post surgery, also memory loss and/or mental disabilities, some of my responsibilities have...
Sara can also help with: Visiting physician, live-in home care, personal care, hospice services, home modification, dementia & more
5.0
"Sara commits to her job, she goes beyond the patients needs. She is also very knowledgeable, and trustworthy."

Lorena P.

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"If you want someone who is truly a great caregiver, Taylor stands out. She is very loving, patient and dependable and so completely trustworthy in all ways. I give Taylor the highest marks possible!"

Teri J.

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Flory S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$30-35/hr3 yrs exp

Make Every Day An Art Day!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Flory. As an ABA Specialist, I have focused my care primarily on children with special needs for the last 20+ years. Aside from running my business as an art teacher, I am known for entertaining the neighbor kids, and helping out families in need of extra hands from time to time. Whether supporting my families as a...
Flory can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Flory is magical! She is so great with our almost-2-year-old, and is a patient communicator with him and so engaged. She nannies for us part-time and is with us most days. She takes him to the park, reads with him, plays games with him, does art time with him and...

Stesha R.

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Irene C.


Santa Ana, CA

$17-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hello! I am currently a college student who works as a Behavioral Technician during the week. I am looking for side jobs for the weekends (Friday-Sunday) in hopes to gain experience, meet new people, and make ends meet. I will accommodate to your needs , I know both Spanish and American Sign Language. My personality is one that...
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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

4.0

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My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia
5.0
"Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone. "

Lisa R.

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Daniela C.


Buena Park, CA

$20-36/hr1 yrs exp

Educated Reliable Caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Educated and reliable caregiver looking for a family to help with their young children. Adept in providing optimal care to children as young as 8 weeks old and children with special needs. Willing to take on household duties and work with families to better meet their individual needs. In December I will graduated with a 2nd...
Daniela can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Very punctual, dependable and trustworthy,, she communicates well and I felt at ease while my children were in Daniela's care."

Maleika T.

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Taylor B.


Costa Mesa, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Taylor! I am a non-smoker, CPR certified, fully vaccinated, and I have a reliable vehicle. I have over 10 years of babysitting experience and have nannied for 3 years. My experience is with children ages five months and above, and I also have experience with special needs kids. I'm responsible, reliable, and...
Taylor can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taylor is very attentive and interactive. She brings activities to interest her charges. I've been over the top happy with her!!"

Lea B.

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Michaela C.


La Mirada, CA

$25/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am a current college student who is majoring in Elementary Education. I have experience working at an elementary and middle school and have also been a full time nanny. I am dependable, patient, hardworking and creative. I am fully capable to help your child with schoolwork or to help with their developmental needs and...
Michaela can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"I was able to meet Michaela over zoom ahead of time. She was extremely gracious as I was extremely late to our zoom meeting, but she was super sweet and patient with me and was willing to meet with us anyway! She was open and warm with myself and the kids. The day...

Jasmine C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Garden Grove, CA

Sandra D.

5.0

Sandra is an awesome caregiver. Always on time, reliable and compassionate. I feel at ease knowing that my husband is in her care.

- Care member

Arthur G.

5.0

Art was very responsive from the "get go". He continued his excellent service by confirming date and time needed and made contact the night before the service. He is calm and caring -- what is needed in a medical situation.

- Carol F.

Lauren S.

5.0

We came to Care.com to explore our nanny options and found Lauren through them. We appreciated how professional, punctual and helpful she was. We also liked how well she connected to our baby and her educational background. Even though we currently don't have a need for a nanny, we're keeping in...

- Gabriela S.

Oluwatosin A.

5.0

Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated, well informed, a great problem...

- Care member

Julie G.

5.0

I'd place my life in her hands.

- Charles G.

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