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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

5.0

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Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Teresa worked for us for around 10-11 years when our kids were newborn through elementary school, while my husband and I had more-than-full-time jobs. She is an extremely caring person, and we could always count on her. Her character was beyond reproach. My kids...

Margaret S.

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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, visiting physician, dementia, home modification, personal care, respite care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Wound Care

CNA

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

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Teri L.


Bellflower, CA

$15-25/hr10 yrs exp

Full-time Caregiver

I am an experienced caregiver with 13years of in home personal care service's. Along with also working as a CNA at an Assisted living facility in the lock-down units for residents with severe dementia and or Alzheimer's and with development disabilities. I really love working and caring for people and am reliable and trustworthy...
5.0
"Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend...

Jan F.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"If you are considering hiring Kevrene, you should hire her immediately - before another family snaps her up! I am a single mom and recently had my first child. I hired Kevrene to help me at night, starting from the first night I came home from the hospital. I...

Nikita P.

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Savannah L.


Manhattan Beach, CA

$21/hr10 yrs exp

Care Provider

Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

As a babysitter I understand that every child is raised differently and parents expect certain behaviors in their homes; my personality/ responsibilities vary with who I'm caring for, I can be dramatic and playful when I need to be or very serious and guiding. I'm a really creative and outdoorsy young adult and it tends to...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is very sweet and an excellent sitter."

Marie B.

Hi! I am a loving patient and caring person and I look forward to taking the best care of your loved one! I have been teaching for 10 years with 4 and 5-year-olds, but I have experience with all ages as well as a special-needs child of my own, and a special-needs brother. I am dedicated and a very hard worker, and I hope to be...
Gabrielle can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

I worked at Intergen Health as a home health aide. I gave insight towards holistic needs, providing emotional support and basic support . I was also able to hone my skills in prioritizing tasks in an efficient manner. I taught Basic American Sign Language, and tutored children that have special needs.
Stephanie can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, meal prep
Skills:

Home Health Aide

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Marycatherine D.


Redondo Beach, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Loving , Patient, Caring Caregiver

I have a passion working with elderly in their home because I have always liked to make people happy and especially elderly. I have my own mini company that I have created to go in home and help with elderly, as well special needs. I have experience with hygiene, giving medications, feeding, bathing, and cooking as well. I have...
Marycatherine can also help with: Respite care, personal care, dementia, live-in home care
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Alisha S.


Bellflower, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Reliable And Trustworthy

I have 10 years experience working in the care industry and have developed a compassionate approach. I work hard to get to know my clients, so I can help them enjoy their interests and hobbies as well get to know them on a personal level. I have work with several families from the care site from working with special needs...
Alisha can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, transportation, respite care, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

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Je'ella B.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

On Call / Overnight Senior caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of experience working in the caregiving industry and assisting as an on-call care provider. I am experienced with children and adults of all ages. I am a mama to one young boy. My responsibilities as a care provider include overall care, preparing meals, following routines and schedules, communicating with...
Je'ella can also help with: Live-in home care, meal prep, hospice services, light cleaning, errands, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

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Leslie M.


Hawthorne, CA

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Nanny/ Preschool Teacher

I have been teaching preschool for about 6 years. I have cared for children from birth to about 7 years and taught preschool for ages 2-5. I have worked in the special education field for the last 6 years now, I have been a one on one and special caregiver for infants with special needs. About to complete my credentials in...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Julie Anne Y.


Long Beach, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Part Time Nanny

Hi, my name is Julie and I am a 28-year-old, graduated student from UH Manoa. I first began my experience in the child care field babysitting at young age for my aunts and neighborhood families. From there I went on to tutor kids in mathematics and assisted elementary school teachers at Newcomb Academy in Southern California....
Julie Anne can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Karen M.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-23/hr4 yrs exp

Hi! I'm patient, caring, reliable, responsible, and creative person that enjoy working with kids. I can ensure you that your children will be well taken care of in a safe and stable environment. I can do fun and educational activities. training Experience/Certificate: Special Needs Network Los Angeles, CA C. O. R. E Fellow...
Karen can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
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Amira A.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

German-English Babysitter

I have experience working with a 5 child family with special needs. I have a CA Driver's License. I am a quick learner and a detail-oriented person. I love cooking, art, and pets!
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Hey! My name is Shreya! I have finished my graduate degree in occupational therapy. I do have a lot of experience with typical children as well as children with special needs. I enjoying working with children and they usually have a liking towards me which makes it a lot easier.. I am hardworking and I love helping people. I...
Shreya can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Deborah E.


Lawndale, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver/Seniors Or Children

I have more than 10 years working with children with special needs. Los Angeles County office of Education
Deborah can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
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Isis G.


Bellflower, CA

$17-50/hr3 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver With Many Years Of Experience. Passionate About Child Wellbeing And Care.

Hello! My name is Isis. I am 23 years old. I have a lot of experience caring for and working with children. When I was in high school I volunteered a lot with special needs kids and took a lot of child development and care classes. After high school in college I started workout for a company who gives behavioral therapy to kids...
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Ashley N.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 6+ yrs of childcare experience with a degree in child development. I can help with all errands and I've dealt with special needs kids.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gardena, CA

Teresa B.

5.0

Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our twins that came along shortly after...

- Care member

Yvette V.

5.0

Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and exhausted and most importantly… I...

- Care member

Teri L.

5.0

Teri was a blessing for our recent needs. We felt comfortable with Teri from the moment we first interviewed her. She stepped in to help as if we'd known her for years and delivered beyond our expectations. Wish we could hire her full time! We highly recommend Teri.

- Jan F.

Angella G.

5.0

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and you will have peace of mind...

- Nancy B.

Kevrene I.

5.0

As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...

- Nolwen C.

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