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Special needs caregivers in Hawaiian Gardens, CA

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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Full Or Part Time Senior Caregiver.

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: Live-in home care, personal care, visiting physician
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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Susannah T.


Long Beach, CA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Part Or Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have provided care for children of all ages; however, I am most experienced with children under the age of 6. I also have over a year of experience in in-home care with a special need child, and additional experience with children on the autism spectrum. I have early childhood development education through my bachelor of...
Susannah can also help with: Craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Susannah was great! She took care of my 8 month old who is isn't really used to strangers yet. She was patient with him and understanding. We will definitely reach out for her help again! "

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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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Easy communication and did a great job caring for my infant son when I had a business function I couldn't miss. Would certainly hire again."

Dale T.

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

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She's very friendly ! She currently watches my 3 & 5 year old daughters, she takes them to the kid gym and playground, helps around the house and getting the ready for dinner or bed. She's great entertaining kids either that be reading to them or playing. Overall...

Rebecca S.

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Elizavette C.


Downey, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Interventionist

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

10 years as an Early Childhood Teacher. 6 years as Behavioral Interventionist. AA. Degree In Speech Pathology. BA. Degree:Child Development and Family Studies. 2 years experience working in a moderate/servere school location with LAUSD. Experience working with children with Autism, CP, learning disabilities, and Other. English,...
5.0
"Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading."

Breana T.

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Stephany R.


Whittier, CA

$28/hr10 yrs exp

I'm a preschool teacher looking for a new journey in my life. I love spending time with children, reading books and creating memorable activities. I'm patient, creative, fun and trustworthy. I'm looking to care for a child or two. I can create a routine and ensure your child has a great time while on my care. I like working...
Stephany can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Stephany is very reliable and amazing with kids. Having a teaching background she really knows how to engage children. My daughter loves Stephany!"

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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: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling
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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Chea M.


La Palma, CA

$15-20/hr7 yrs exp

7 Years Autism Experience!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello. I am Chay and I have worked with kids that are now teenagers that have autism . Been taking care of special needs for over 14 years . I am very reliable and responsible. I am flexible as well . I have my own car and I am CPR certified. . I am with a amazing family now but they are moving and have to find another job . I...
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Sandra D.


Huntington Beach, CA

$26-30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny - Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 12 families in your neighborhood

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: Travel, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

First Aid

5.0
"Sandra is a gem. This was our first time hiring a nanny, and from the moment she walked in the door for our interview/to meet our son, Sandra put both my husband and I, and most importantly, our seven month old son, at ease. She has a lot of experience and...

Caitlin S.

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Joyce T.


Anaheim, CA

$25-40/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Child/Senior/Pet Care Provider

I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse, an experienced nanny and a babysitter from infant to school age kids. I was a Behavior Technician for children with special needs. I am also a pet owner. I have plenty of experiences with other families as well for 3 years. I am a very caring person, safety is my number one priority, learning...
Joyce can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We had her come by to watch our 6 month old and our 2 year old. She was easy to coordinate with. She is friendly, calm, and nice to kids!"

Colleen I.

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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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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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Dawne F.


Long Beach, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Energetic, Caring, Reliable, Creative, Positive, Diverse, Experienced Nanny, Babysitter, Caregiver

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Dear Family, Look no further! I have 42 yrs exp as an energetic, positive, loving caregiver including: mother of 3 daughters, infant & child care, early childhood dev, preschool & special ed, health & nutrition, behavioral guidance, respite care for families w/ special needs or senior care, teaching with LBUSD, owner of a...
Dawne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Dawne has been our date night babysitter for approximately four years. When we first hired Dawne, our kids' ages ranged from toddler to teenager. Our kids absolutely love Dawne and look forward to seeing her each time she babysits. She always arrives on time and...

Heidi W.

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Emily E.


Whittier, CA

$18-28/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Emily and I'm 21 years old. I am a certified EMT so I have all my First Aid/CPR/AED certifications. I recently had a baby girl named Skyla so now I have a bunch of new experiences that benefit my nanny jobs. I used to be a lifeguard at Great Wolf Lodge so I can recognize potential hazards for your child(ren) in and...
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Emily's took care of my daughter today. She was prompt and on time. She was very attentive to my daughter who has ADHD. I would definitely request her again."

Tammy R.

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Ashley J.


Long Beach, CA

$25-35/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: Craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun Sitter Love Teach Children Utilizing Creativity Learning

3.9

(14)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

Karina R Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience...
Karina can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Thank you so, so much for your incredible generosity and exceptional care you’ve shown to my child. You are absolutely wonderful, and we deeply appreciate the hard work, kindness, and patience. I feel truly blessed to have the amazing opportunity to continue to...

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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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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 is a very moral and conscientious person. Definitely someone trustworthy."

Marci R.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hawaiian Gardens, 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

Susannah T.

5.0

Susannah was great! She took care of my 8 month old who is isn't really used to strangers yet. She was patient with him and understanding. We will definitely reach out for her help again!

- Care member

Taylor J.

5.0

Easy communication and did a great job caring for my infant son when I had a business function I couldn't miss. Would certainly hire again.

- Dale T.

Daniella C.

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 with my family for about 5 months...

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Elizavette C.

5.0

Highly qualified, punctual and professional! I'm very pleased with the way my daughter is responding to her reading.

- Breana T.

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