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Special needs caregivers in Harbor City, CA

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Lisa S.


Torrance, CA

$30/hr3 yrs exp

Full-Time Caregiver Of All Ages

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"

Trish S.

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Shemayla L.


Long Beach, CA

$22-23/hr7 yrs exp

Hi My Name Is Shemayla. I'm Looking Forward To Working With Your Lovely Family.

I'm a childcare provider with seven years of experience caring for children of all ages. I'm passionate about helping children learn and grow, and I believe that every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive. My experience in babysitting roles has shown me that I have a knack for connecting with children and...
Shemayla can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given "

Dior W.

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Martine M.


San Pedro, CA

$17-22/hr

Child care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm a mother of 4 children and one of my daughter had an handicap at 2 years old and I learned how to take care of her and succeeded. I'm now a grand-mother of 4 and my grand-daughter of 3 years old loves to say: grandma is strong because I can take care of her, feed her, teach her, play with her and exercise with her. I can...
Martine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare...

Paul B.

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Maria O.


Long Beach, CA

$24-26/hr10 yrs exp

Excellently Qualified Babysitter With Cooking Skills

3.7

(4)

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a devoted infant daycare provider, college-educated, and a mother who understands the importance of providing loving care and fostering early childhood development. With extensive experience caring for twins and children with special needs, I create a nurturing and stimulating environment for little ones. I am...
Maria can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Pilar (Maria) was a delight. She took care of our 1 year old for months and we developed a really lovely relationship with her. She spoke Spanish with our little boy, took a strong interest in his learning and was careful to follow all our little protocols as our...

Laura B.

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Tiffany G.


Lawndale, CA

$41/hr6 yrs exp

I have worked with children in many different setting over the last 12 years. I've worked, in schools, volunteered in an outdoor setting and recently worked in the homes as an registered behavioral technician (RBT). I have worked with typical and special needs children and teenagers ranging from 2-17 years old. I have two...
Tiffany can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She took him fun places and spent really quality time with him. She even brought puzzles and games to play with...

Jane B.

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Madeline H.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr4 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

*I am in San Diego now through the beginning of august only* Hello! My name is Madeline and I am psychology graduate with 5+ years working in the ABA/special needs community. I have experience with all age ranges and all skill levels, as well as all the patience and love in the world to make a lasting impression on your kiddo....
Madeline can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Maddie has been working with us for several months and caring for our 3 year old daughter. She quickly built trust and made a quick bond with our daughter, who is autistic. She is very patient, caring, and attentive to her needs and has also helped with her...

Joe F.

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Jessica A.


Hermosa Beach, CA

$62/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
Jessica can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Daniella C.


Long Beach, CA

$30-33/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

A little about me ive been nannying for about 7 years now, I am currently in school to become a pediatric nurse, and looking to pick up more hours. I am CPR/aed certified, I have experience with the youngest being 4 months to oldest being 13 (specializing more with infants and toddlers!) Ive worked with children with special...
Daniella can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired Daniella to nanny for my 7 month old & 2 year old she’s very organized very friendly she picked up the routine fast. She helps bathe, feed, takes my kids to the park or for walks, she’s super sweet my babies always smile when she comes in she’s been working...

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Precilla R.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-25/hr1 yrs exp

Heart Warming, Fun, Friendly, Reliable, Very Organized, Very Patient, Loves Cleaning

Hello there, my name is Precilla. I am currently 22 years old with two children of my own. A little about myself, I love to cook and bake. I'm in school with the major of child development and would love to go into culinary school in the future. I have been a babysitter for almost 3 years now and have had a great experience. My...
Precilla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
5.0
"Love how she carries herself as a person. She is very encouraging, enthusiastic, and engaging with my children! Definitely going to count on Precilla with my children! My kids love her!!"

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Dawn is the type of person that always gives 100%. She's dedicated her career to helping others, especially children. Dawn always has fun and creative ideas that she's doing with the kids. She's full of energy and keeps kids active and engaged."

Tasha B.

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Ashley J.


Long Beach, CA

$35/hr9 yrs exp

Fun, Responsible Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Ashley: * CPR/ First Aid Certified * Bilingual (English and Spanish) * 9 Years of Experience of (Special needs, infants, toddlers, teens) * Own Transportation (Clean Record) * Non-Smoker / Non-Drinker * Clean Background Record Available Services: * Meal Preparation * Pick Ups / Drop Offs * Pet Care * Housekeeping * Laundry *...
Ashley can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Hired as personal assistance due to medical condition. Ashley provides a number of services from home organization, errands, doctor transport, and transportation for my teenage to school activities this summer. Follows direction, provides great ideas, and is not...

Lisa R.

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Catherine R.


Long Beach, CA

$23-25/hr5 yrs exp

Part-Time Nanny

Hey there! I'm Cat and i've worked in childcare for 4-5 years now. I've had various Nanny positions for up to 3 kids, with ages across the board. My abilities include transportation to and from various activities, Light house work, Overnight stays, Meal prep, Bedtime routines and even care for your furry friends! Ive worked...
Catherine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Catherine worked with our family for 5 months before she sadly left state. She took care of our 3 and 2 year old daughters while my husband and I worked during the week. I can't recommend her enough - she is fun loving and compassionate with children and ours just...

Linda M.

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Latriss C.


Hawthorne, CA

$34/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people
5.0
"She’s hands on and passionate on what she does. You basically give her instructions and she would exceed expectations by giving extra care that you need. Very professional and a good communicator. "

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Sonya H.


Wilmington, CA

$20-25/hr9 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...

Esther L.

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Cara D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Nurturing, Educated, Professional Nanny.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Cara (they/them) and I'm a professional Nanny and aspiring artist. I love working with children and have been doing so for about 18 years. Currently I am looking for a family who is need of a Nanny for 2-4 days a week. At the moment I am transitioning from my last family but will be available Monday through...
Cara can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"We interviewed Cara and found her to be very open and honest, as well extremely knowledgeable in child care. The only reason we chose not to hire her is because we are looking for someone short term and she is seeking a longer term commitment."

Deirdre L.

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Yesenia M.


Hawthorne, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Super Nanny

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

My name is Yesi I love working with children. I play an instrumental role in my Church and in the Children's Ministry, I teach them about morals, values, maintain good habits, respect and how to be kind! I have experience working with the Disabled community, emphasis work with Special needs children, rescue babies & children in...
Yesenia can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is a very positive person. She is more then willing to help you out. "

Jeremy L.

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Yasmin A.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Yasmin And I Can't Wait To Be Your New Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children. In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs) Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"

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Kendra D.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Kids Are Kids - They Just Learn Differently.

Hiiii! I have over 10 years experience working with kids and adults (2-30) with special needs - primarily autism and Down syndrome and ADHD. I have worked in private therapy centers using ABA as well as in schools and privately in clients homes. I have nannied toddlers with Autism and been a "coach" teaching my older clients how...
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Sam L.


Long Beach, CA

$20-22/hr8 yrs exp

Seeking A Family To Nanny For!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

***Currently only available for one day jobs/ date nights/ babysitting, etc. Send me a message for more information.*** Hello! My name is Sam, thank you for visiting my profile! I've been caring for children for the majority of my life, I absolutely love their energy and the wonderful things they teach us. I come from a big...
Sam can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Samantha was a joy to work with and my children adore her. Always dependable. I don't know what I would have done without her. "

Emily B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Harbor City, CA

Lisa S.

5.0

Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)

- Trish S.

Shemayla L.

5.0

She is loving caring and will get to the duties that are given

- Dior W.

Martine M.

5.0

We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare gem, she will not only be an asset to...

- Paul B.

Maria O.

3.0

I found Maria through care.com and she was clearly very qualified and experienced to be a nanny, we were very excited to meet her. Unfortunately I chose to ignore the one other bad review about Maria changing the terms of her arrangement close to the start date, that was a risk I took. Maria...

- Christian R.

Tiffany G.

5.0

We highly recommend Tiffany! She is honest and kind and truly goes above and beyond. She provided care for our special needs son on two different days. She took him fun places and spent really quality time with him. She even brought puzzles and games to play with him at our place. She also cooked...

- Jane B.

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