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Kathleen C.


Idyllwild, CA

$20/hr • 5 yrs exp

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Hello! My name is Katie, I am 24 years old. I currently am getting my masters in special education. With years of experience in child care, including specialized care for children with special needs, I bring a deep understanding and compassionate approach to every family I work with. I've had the privilege of caring for a little...
Kathleen can also help with: Travel, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

My name is Tara, I am interested in being a care taker and support person for a family with special needs. I have great patience and compassion for others as well as an ability to relate well with people of all ages. I have a lot of experience with children. I have Nannied for years and worked as a preschool teacher. I've also...
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Beatriz A.


Cathedral City, CA

$22-30/hr • 10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

5.0

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I am a healthy, strong and very responsible 50yr old with vast experience in nursing. I have two associates, one in Health Science and I am working on my Bachelor's degree, also working towards becoming an RN. I have worked 11yrs with special needs children, 2yrs in Rehab and Nursing, 3yrs Internal Medicine Office, and the last...
Beatriz can also help with: Meal prep, errands, hospice services, dementia, light cleaning, personal care & more
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were...

Michael F.

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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$17-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Fun And Sweet

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I'm an experienced, responsible and fun-loving babysitter with over 10 years of experience. Work with children is my passion. I have experience with special needs kids. I love to play/teach them a variety of activities. I'm Comfortable taking care of newborns (age 0-3), infants, and toddlers. I'm graduated with a Pre- K teaching...
Andrea can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Andrea watched our 14th month old while we were in Palm Springs on a work trip. Andrea was absolutely amazing!!! This was the first time I hired someone to watch our daughter outside of family and she quickly dissipated all of my fears. Andrea is extremely kind, a...

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Nancy M.


Hemet, CA

$18-23/hr • 10 yrs exp

Miss Nancy, Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Nancy and I have resided in the area for approximately 20 years. I enjoy walking, social events, and traveling. I have many years of experience in a public school setting with students of various ages, ethnicities, and needs. During my spare time, I have been a caregiver for children of staff members, neighbors, and...
Nancy can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Nancy is a wonderful babysitter. Can work with last minute request and is always on time. Very good with kids my girls love Mrs nancy!!!"

Lauren H.

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr • 8 yrs exp

Experienced, Dependable Special Needs Provider

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Lori and I've lived out here in the desert for 15 years and I love it out here. I grew up in Iowa and I'm a HUGE animal lover. I have experience in taking care of children and adults. I have been working with special needs kids starting in grade school and had my first paying job working with special needs kids when I...
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Eydie G.


Banning, CA

$20-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Empathetic Direct Support Professional

My name is Eydie, and I am a dedicated, certified Direct Support Professional with a strong passion for enriching the lives of others. With 19 yrs of experience in caring for individuals of all ages, including those with special needs and various disabilities, I possess a wide range of skills. I am experienced in working with...
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Nancy M.


Hemet, CA

$17/hr • 5 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My Name is Nancy and I have resided in the area for approximately 20 years. I enjoy walking, social events, and traveling. I have many years of experience in a public school setting with students of various ages, ethnicities, and needs. During my spare time, I have been a caregiver for children of staff members, neighbors, and...
5.0
"She is very friendly and goes above and beyond. She makes sure my father in law is at his appointment on time. She is very compassionate and made everyone feel comfortable. Very good caregiver."

Esther M.

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr • 20 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've been taking care of children for the past 20 years because I'm passionate about helping children grow, learn, and reach their full potential. As a creative and friendly individual, I connect easily with children and create a safe and nurturing environment where they thrive. I keep parents updated on their child's day and am...
Yvette can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

CPR

Hello! I'm Princess and I've worked as a caregiver going on 3 years now. I do work with both special needs kids and seniors. I'm comfortable mostly with doing housework such as vacuuming , meal prep , cleaning/ disinfecting, folding clothes , mopping , kitchen cleaning/ dish washing , light outside/ yard work m, organizing ,...
Princess can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, respite care, errands, transportation & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

My mother had a severe stroke years ago and outside of the nursing home, I was her primary caregiver. I also have a mentally handicapped brother-in-law and I have been his primary caregiver for many years when he's in town for holidays. I am very comfortable around people with special needs, no matter the age! I am very...
Donna can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, errands, dementia, light cleaning, transportation & more
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Jessica S.


Palm Desert, CA

$20-27/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Jessica. I'm a nurturing & responsible childcare provider with a genuine passion for helping children learn, grow, & thrive. I'm pretty bubbly & love to create a warm & welcoming environment for children to feel comfortable & safe. With 3 years of experience caring for children of all ages, I have the...
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Dorina W.


Banning, CA

$25/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is DORINA. I have 20+ years of experience in childcare. I am a single mom of a special needs teenage son. I am reliable, trustworthy, patient and specialize in working with toddlers and special needs children. Fingerprinted through the Dept. of Justice and Trustline certified. Comfortable with pets and working in...
Dorina can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, travel, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Karen Z.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr • 8 yrs exp

Licensed Vocational Nurse

Hello, I am licensed nurse. I have experience working with infants- early adulthood . I also enjoy working with special needs children. If you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to call or message me. I strive to provide the best care for you and your love ones.
Karen can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Tammy G.


Hemet, CA

$20/hr • 10 yrs exp

I have worked with Dementia pts I have used a Hoyer lift with pts. I can prepare food , feeding, bathing, special needs, o20 pts cops pts, hospice care, and light house keeping, errands , dr. appts and the most important companionship . I am very reliable and honest person I also have my CPR and first aid certificate and covid...
Tammy can also help with: Home modification, hospice services, dementia, companionship, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

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Eydie G.


Banning, CA

$22-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hey there! I'm Eydie, and I'm a super patient, caring, and dependable caregiver for kids of all ages. I'm registered through Trustline. I'm covid-19 vaccinated, and CPR certified. I've learned a lot through my Early Childhood Development coursework and have experience as an Elementary Teacher's Aide, Childcare Provider, and also...
Eydie can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Kim K.


Hemet, CA

$15-20/hr • 4 yrs exp

Special Needs Provider

I am able to communicate wonderful, I also am able to make fantastic meal preparations, can ensure J and G tubal feedings, worked with the blind, and severally handicapped. able yo diaper change and cleanse. I have terrific transportation> I am very wheel chair savvy. I hope you will consider me to take care of your loved...
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Ryan H.


Palm Springs, CA

$25-35/hr • 10 yrs exp

Male Care Provider

Hello, My name is Ryan. I have 29 years experience working as a caregiver and personal assistant. I am looking to provide full-time care in the Palm Springs area. I worked for a lovely woman in San Marino, CA for the past 4 years. They would provide a great reference for me. I am able to assist with personal care of bathing,...
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Raquel J.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-22/hr • 3 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Raquel. I was a recreation supervisor at a resort for the past two years. My daily duties included organizing activities for kids, ensuring toys and equipment are clean, and keeping the kids safe. In addition, I have been a babysitter for the past three years taking care of children from the ages of 3 months to...
Raquel can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Febe O.


San Jacinto, CA

$17-21/hr • 1 yrs exp

I currently work in a school with kids who have autism, as well as other disabilities. I also live with my little brother, who is autistic.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Idyllwild, CA

Beatriz A.

5.0

Beatriz is a complete professional. She looks and acts the role of a professional care giver. She was also knowledgeable on the latest changes in guidelines for palliative care through Medicare. This allowed access to many resources we didn't know we were entitled to. She was a great help

- Michael F.

Andrea M.

5.0

Andrea is THE best nanny we’ve ever had! I cannot recommend or praise her enough. She absolutely loves what she does and it shows. She watched our 1yr old multiple times a week for a couple months while we were in Palm Springs. She took her swimming, on walks, made delicious meals for her etc. Our...

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Nancy M.

5.0

Nancy is a wonderful babysitter. Can work with last minute request and is always on time. Very good with kids my girls love Mrs nancy!!!

- Lauren H.

Nancy M.

5.0

Nancy worked with my wife Linda when she became Ill. She is very honest and very caring, always willing to help. I would highly recommend Nancy as an excellent caregiver and a good person. Ed

- Ed A.

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