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Special needs caregivers in Hawaiian Gardens, CA

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Brenda C.


Hawaiian Gardens, CA

$18-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

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As a caregiver, my passion lies in supporting families and providing a reliable childcare option that puts their minds at ease. With three years of experience and a background that includes some college, I'm adept at caring for children of various ages, from preschoolers to preteens and even teenagers. My friendly and...
Brenda can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Amber D.


Long Beach, CA

$17-50/hr

Care Giver With A Flexible Schedule

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Starting out as a nanny is an exciting journey, but also a daunting one. My experience with babysitting my nieces and nephew, as well as working as a hairstylist with children with anxiety and special needs, has given me a solid foundation for this new role. I am confident that my past experiences have prepared me for the...
5.0
"She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her."

Mercy P.

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Annette F.


Long Beach, CA

$16-20/hr • 10 yrs exp

Committed Babysitter

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

I am a substitute teacher working for LAUSD. I have extensive experience babysitting ages 0-15. I have worked with special needs children. I can also provide lessons to your child to improve his or her academics. I also help with homework, meal prep, do crafts, bedtime, etc. References are available upon request.
Annette can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
5.0
"Annette was amazing! We have a 3 year old and a 10 month old and she was able to handle both easily. Our 10 month old is very attached to mommy and usually screams the entire time we are gone but she never cried once with Annette. Our 3 year old had a great time...

Chris E.

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Taryn E.


Anaheim, CA

$20/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...
Taryn can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

Jordan P.

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Raegan E.


Long Beach, CA

$16-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Experienced Babysitter (All Ages And Special Needs)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm Raegan and I have been babysitting for 7+ years. I have always loved children and have grown a huge patience for kids of all ages. I have also worked with special needs children for about 4 years. I am very reliable and an excellent multi-tasker. I would love to help you out with whatever you need whether it comes to...
Raegan can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls."

Jessica C.

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Virginia B.


Long Beach, CA

$30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part Time Child Care

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I am the mother of 2 children, one with special needs. As an elementary teacher for 30 years, I have experience supervising and interacting with children from TK - grade 5 and most recently I have helped take care of 6-month-old babies. I am professional, punctual, nurturing, honest and fun! Music, games and educational...
Virginia can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Mrs. Virginia was hired as a tutor mid-year for my 5th grader. She works with her two hours each day and was able to hit the ground running. She is flexible, fun and compassionate but firm when needed. I appreciate her professionalism and dedication, my child...

Monique D.

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Madison Y.


Seal Beach, CA

$17-30/hr • 10 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, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Hailee H.


Huntington Beach, CA

$28/hr • 6 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing and experienced childcare provider, I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My 6 years of experience have equipped me with the skills to provide a safe and stimulating environment for your child. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I believe in open communication with parents to ensure...
Hailee can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailee started as our nanny in June of 2023. Unfortunately she is relocating which is why she will no longer be working for us. We LOVE Hailee. I'm pretty sure I will miss Hailee more than our son. As a first time mom I had anxiety and stress thinking about...

Ryan G.

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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Dementia, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, personal care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...

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Jewelyn Amor B.


Buena Park, CA

$30/hr • 7 yrs exp

Senior care

3.0

(2)

I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.
Jewelyn Amor can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, companionship, dementia, home modification, hospice services & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"

Craig L.

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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$20-25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have a BA degree in speech therapy and have experience with difficulty in swallowing, speech, oral motor and articulation. For the past 6 years I have been working as Applied Behavior Therapist with children and adults on the Austism spectrum. Many of my clients have mixed diagnosis that have equipped me with knowledge and...
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Irina G.


Huntington Beach, CA

$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Nanny With 15 Years Of Experience

Hired by 13 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Irina! I have over 15 years of experience in child care, starting as a babysitter before running a Sunday school program for children ages 1-13. My passion for child development led me to earn a bachelor's in pediatric speech pathology in 2016. I also have a medical background as a Diagnostic Medical Sonographer but...
Irina can also help with: Travel, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"We hired Irena to assist us with our 8-year-old son who has autism, and we are very satisfied with our decision. Irena has formal certification in Applied Behavior Analysis as well as a background in Speech-Language Pathology and Art based therapy. She worked to...

Benjamin B.

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Makenzie D.


Long Beach, CA

$25/hr • 7 yrs exp

Hello!

HI! My name is Makenzie and I am finishing my bachelors in Child Development and Family Studies at CSULB . I am 24 years old, have worked with a family on and off for over 7 years and have also been working with a blended family of 10 (yes! There are 8 kids!) for just over 3 years. I've had experience with newborns, toddlers,...
Makenzie can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I kind of wish that I could publicly post my phone number here so that you could call me and I could personally answer any questions you might have. I could write a literal novel about my experience with hiring a nanny for the first time, having someone new in...

Grace C.

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Sara M.


Norwalk, CA

$24-28/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sara, I'm a mother of twin boys, age 18. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own car, clean driving and criminal record. I'm a very nice kind, loving, caring, fun, energetic, outgoing person, who loves kids. I've been a nanny for more then 10 years. I have worked with all ages, twins, additionally I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she...

Mitchell R.

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Yolanda P.


Long Beach, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver, Babysitter, Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I worked as a care provider for a 14-year-old boy with autism. I've been on the job since birth until diagnosed as a special needs child. I follow up ABA at home, bring him to speech therapy, follow up his IBT from school to home. I liked what I do because I love children. For me, they are angels, so innocent and so pure at...
5.0
"I have hired Yolanda part time for my elderly parents. Yolanda is extremely conscientious, she always goes out of her way to help. She is a very reliable, honest and a caring person. She is very punctual and clean. In a short time she has become a very huge part...

Kavita L.

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Debra S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$17-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caregiver (retired LPN)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

20+ years experience working as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Working in a number of settings. From newborns to end of life care.
5.0
"We hired Debra to take care of our cat when we went out of town. As it turned out, she was the perfect fit. Debra took such good care of the cat, that I don't think she even noticed we were gone. She kept us well informed on how the cat was doing and reassured us...

Laura S.

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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$18-21/hr • 1 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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Kenyetta T.


Bellflower, CA

$25-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Caring Child And Senior Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a caring loving professional who has worked with newborns , seniors and special needs for the last 20 years. I also worked in the school district part-time, and I am CPR and a first aid certified
Kenyetta can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Kenyetta is an absolutely amazing babysitter! We felt very comfortable leaving our child in her care. She's prompt, knowledgeable, and took fantastic care of our 6-year-old child who's on the autism spectrum. She was warm, friendly, professional and easy to talk...

Felonise T.

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Flory S.


Huntington Beach, CA

$17/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Flory and I have over two decades experience in the ABA field specializing on children with special needs. After helping some friends with their occasional childcare needs, they have convinced me to share my skills with the world. If you are looking for someone to supervise iPad time please stop reading now. I...
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Madeline H.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr • 4 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: Travel, swimming supervision
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawaiian Gardens, CA

Amber D.

5.0

She's Well-prepared, Punctual, Honest, and she has a very kind sweet personality. Yes, I would Recommend her.

- Mercy P.

Annette F.

5.0

She was great! The kids and I really liked her from the moment she walked in the room. She was on time and has such great energy about her

- Belen M.

Taryn E.

5.0

Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!

- Jordan P.

Raegan E.

5.0

Reagan is amazing! She is friendly, punctual, upbeat and fun. My girls absolutely love her! I am grateful to have found her to help watch our girls.

- Jessica C.

Virginia B.

5.0

Mrs. Virginia was hired as a tutor mid-year for my 5th grader. She works with her two hours each day and was able to hit the ground running. She is flexible, fun and compassionate but firm when needed. I appreciate her professionalism and dedication, my child has learned so much and become a more...

- Monique D.

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