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Michaela H.


Torrance, CA

$20-25/hr3 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver

5.0

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Motivating others to accomplish their goals while providing an applicable learning environment has always been a passion of mine. I have desire to serve clients with varying disabilities as I believe it is important to not only promote inclusion, but focus on the "able" in disability. I have had 3 years of experience serving as...
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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
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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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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

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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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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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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:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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....

Nolwen C.

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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 was delightful to work with. She worked as a full-time nanny for our family of one child for one week on a replacement assignment. We look forward to working with her again soon as a recurring babysitter. She was confident and even-keeled with both...

Yves-Marc C.

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: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I have dealt with special needs kids at all schools. I worked with special needs kindergarteners in elementary school. I'm very easygoing and chill and friendly and most importantly motivated
Sadie can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

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: Dementia, meal prep, light cleaning
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: Dementia, personal care, live-in home care, respite 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: Meal prep, transportation, errands, respite care, light cleaning, dementia & 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: Meal prep, dementia, errands, hospice services, light cleaning, live-in home care & 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, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Yazmine V.


Torrance, CA

$35/hr4 yrs exp

Creator Of Fun And Smiles

I have 6 years of experience working with children. I have worked with special needs kids as well as kids that are neurotypical. I love kids and working with them is such an amazing and fulfilling job that I take to the heart. I can help with after school activities and light housekeeping mom and dad may need. I am a true...
Yazmine can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
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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

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Gardena, CA

Dawn S.

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 and your kids will love her kind and...

- Devon C.

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

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.

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.

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