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Special needs caregivers in Hermosa Beach, CA

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Leah H.


Hermosa Beach, CA

$20-30/hr

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I have extensive experience working with children with Austism and other disabilities at a variety of ages. I also have coached and babysat Neuro-typical children over the course of 12 years.
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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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, carpooling, travel
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

I am an experienced, personable, responsible, fun-loving, and upbeat individual who adores working and caring for children. I am currently looking for part-time/occasional work on either weeknights or weekends depending on availability. I have over 7 years of experience being both a full-time Nanny and part-time babysitter,...
Rashel can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

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Sofia M.


Hermosa Beach, CA

$28/hr3 yrs exp

I Started Taking Care Toddler Since I Was A Teenan

I've 37 years of experience working with children, I believe it's a privilege and a joy. I've raised 2 boys of my own with special needs and worked with children with special needs. I love caring for infants and have much experience with them. Recently, I worked with 7 families, mostly caring for infants. I've experience, doing...
Sofia can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

Hi! My name is Yasmine! I recently moved back home from college and am so excited to get the opportunity to work with kiddos and get to watch them again. I previously worked with two families over the course of a few years. I gained a lot of experience with newborns who I absolutely adore but have also had experience with ages...
Yasmine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

1:1

5.0

(1)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Molly G.


Marina del Rey, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Molly helped us out last minute. Was punctual, very patient and generous with her time. Thank you Molly!"

Tatiana S.

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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

First Aid

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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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs,...

Nancy B.

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Molly H.


Marina del Rey, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Self-proclaimed greatest babysitter of all time! Growing up, I had many different babysitters and still remember my experiences. From these experiences I know how important it is to make sure the children are occupied and having fun while maintaining safety. I am a very trustworthy person as well as very entertaining. In the...
Molly can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly was great! She was my first hire from care.com and exceeded all of my expectations. She was right on time, sweet and professional, and best of all my baby girl loved her. I would hire her again anytime!"

Melissa P.

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Alyssa W.


Los Angeles, CA

$49/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alyssa has been a caregiver for my twins for the last 5 years. She is reliable and responsible but more than that she connected deeply with my kids. They adore her and look forward to seeing her each time she comes. I trust her implicitly and will continue to...

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Yvette J.


Los Angeles, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Loving for All Special Ones

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...

Jeff G.

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

3.0

(2)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/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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Marina R.


Torrance, CA

$30-35/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am a nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for my work with children, bringing over 10 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children. I consider each child an individual, each with their own personality that I help to grow and cultivate. I have extensive experience with sleep training, meal...
Marina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the development and nourishment of children. She's intuitive and always finds a beautiful connection with every child...

Yana R.

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Sophia D.


Marina del Rey, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...
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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and is very dependable, flexible and knowledgeable. He took care of our son by picking him up from school, assisting...

Jermelia H.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Hermosa Beach, CA

Molly G.

5.0

Molly swooped in on short notice to help with two small kids and was an absolute beam of light during a difficult time. She arrived promptly at 7:30am as promised, and brought joy and warmth to two small girls and their over-extended mama. She was amazing -- engaging, responsible, mature, and able...

- Melanie S.

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.

Liliana F.

5.0

Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs, transitioning her from wheelchair to her...

- Nancy B.

Molly H.

5.0

Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness.

- Andy W.

Alyssa W.

5.0

Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to do whatever I needed. One of the best sitters I’ve ever used!

- Care member

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