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Special needs caregivers in Idyllwild, CA

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Kathleen C.


Idyllwild, CA

$20/hr5 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: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

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/hr10 yrs exp

Honeyb Home Health Aid

5.0

(3)

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, dementia, personal care, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and...

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Andrea M.


Cathedral City, CA

$17-40/hr10 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: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Andreas a dedicated nanny! She is very professional and trustworthy she gets along so well with our entire family! Personality traits like loving kind and gentle are what make her so special! She has a background in early education which has really helped our...

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Nancy M.


Hemet, CA

$18-23/hr10 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:

First Aid

CPR

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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Auleanna J.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$17-20/hr3 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Love Kids

4.2

(5)

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

As a nurturing caregiver with three years of experience, I'm passionate about fostering children's growth and development. My calm and creative personality creates a nurturing environment for kids to learn, play, and thrive. I communicate openly with parents through daily reports, verbal communication, and regular updates. I am...
Auleanna can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Auleanna helped with our three kids when we were in town for a conference. She was super reliable and communicative. She took initiative to share her location with us and gave updates. She also had no problem with long hours which we appreciated!"

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Lora N.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-30/hr8 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/hr10 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/hr5 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
"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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Storey L.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Integrity And Compassion Are My Passion!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am a true native to the Coachella Valley, born and raised here. I have many personal and professional relationships, both of which I value and nurture. I have reliable transportation and can provide excellent references upon request. My experience in home health care is extensive, ranging from simple companion care,...
Storey can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, meal prep, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
3.0
"3 star mostly to mean neutral. On paper, messaging and in person Storey was a wonderful person as we excitedly plan when she would start with helping out my dad. We met in person, she met my folks and there was great vibes all around. She made mention of sharing...

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Tashara Jazzy H.


Hemet, CA

$15-22/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny/babysitter Available Part Time For Fall 2019

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a nanny and newborn care specialist currently living in Hemet. I am incredibly passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and love to have fun. I have a wealth of experience interacting with children in multiple environments- from nannying, teaching, childcare centers, summer camps, and after school care....
Tashara Jazzy can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jazzy is one of the most caring people out there. She is trustworthy, punctual, respectful, and has several years of experience. She is loved by the kids and families she has helped over the years!"

Lauren R.

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Cynthia T.


Beaumont, CA

$17-24/hr6 yrs exp

Advocate For Fun And Caring Atmosphere

Hi! My name is Cynthia, I consider myself a bit of a baby whisperer. I love to go to parks and do outdoor play. You will find me always listening to disney music and you could definitely call me a child at heart but to set me apart, I have 5 years of experience working and helping with children (and infants) of all ages. I have...
Cynthia can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CNA

First Aid

5.0
"Cynthia is super patient and has been great with my set of twin boys. She is very friendly and easy to get along with. "

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Yvette S.


Cathedral City, CA

$20-36/hr20 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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

Special Needs Care

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Brittnee C.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$20-40/hr8 yrs exp

Weekend / Date Night / Last Minute Babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Brittnee. I am 29 years old and live in Palm Springs, CA with my husband, our beautiful children. I treat everyone I meet with respect and maintain a high level of professionalism in my working relationships. I have worked with many families privately and professionally for over 8 years in the Coachella...
Skills:

First Aid

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: Transportation, respite care, hospice services, meal prep, light cleaning, errands & 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: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, transportation, hospice services, meal prep & more
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Dorina W.


Banning, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

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: Meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Tammy G.


Hemet, CA

$20/hr10 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: Dementia, home modification, companionship, light cleaning, errands, hospice services & more
Skills:

CPR

Home Health Aide

CNA

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Karen Z.


Desert Hot Springs, CA

$15-25/hr8 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

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Eydie G.


Banning, CA

$22-40/hr10 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: Meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Idyllwild, CA

Beatriz A.

5.0

Amazing caretaker!! Caring, kinda and professional! Bea is such a great and organized caretaker for my dad. She has relieved my anxiety and stress knowing she is there with my dad. She has incredible communication skills! Always making sure my dad is happy and taken care of.

- Care member

Andrea M.

5.0

She is so great with my little! We always feel like they have such a great time! Highly recommend !

- Care member

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.

Auleanna J.

5.0

Auleanna helped with our three kids when we were in town for a conference. She was super reliable and communicative. She took initiative to share her location with us and gave updates. She also had no problem with long hours which we appreciated!

- Care member

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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