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Special needs caregivers in La Canada Flintridge, CA

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Marcy R.


La Canada Flintridge, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Reliable, Helpful, Qualified, Educated, Talented, Respite Care Provider

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I have found it rewarding to help others. I attended Northeastern University in Boston, MA., attaining my B. S. in Education/Sociology. I've worn many hats; Teaching & Respite Care service provider, General contractor skills as well as Household management (cooking, cleaning, maintenance, organization, After School Enrichment...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm a fun and energetic person who has worked with and now works with severely special needs people ages 5-75 during the day, however, I have not started my new job yet, and have time all day to babysit!! I have had CPI training and just finished CPR training. I love cultivating a loving and safe environment for children to...
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

I grew up in La Canada and graduated from USC. I raised three children, all graduating from university. I volunteered in my children's' schools, serving on many committees as well as in the classroom. I served as secretary and chairman of the elementary school site council. I served in the church Sunday school and jr and sr high...
Cheryl can also help with: Respite care, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, dementia, transportation & more
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Katherine L.


La Canada Flintridge, CA

$18-21/hr1 yrs exp

Young, Engaging, And Compassionate Worker Looking To Serve The Elderly

Hi! I'm Katie, and although I seem young, I do have quite a bit of experience with special needs work and caring for the elderly. I will make sure to put my full effort into making my clients happy, calm, and cared for.
Katherine can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, dementia
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Sasha S.


Monrovia, CA

$20/hr8 yrs exp

5.0

(3)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a nanny currently living in the city of Monrovia. Taking care of little ones has always been a passion of mine, even when it's been my own siblings! Doing this for the past 8 years, I've had multiple long term and short term child care jobs. I've had plenty of experience with all age groups, including infants as young...
Sasha can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We've employed Sasha for over two years now and are incredibly happy with her. I have a 7yr old girl and a mildly autistic 9 yr old boy. She has been wonderful with both of them and knows how to seamlessly change her approach to each depending on what they may need...

Daynna And Eric S.

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Erica S.


Arcadia, CA

$30-50/hr6 yrs exp

Senior Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 6 years of experience caring for seniors and children. I worked as a certified nurse assistant and home health aide for many years before transitioning to child care with special needs. Previously worked for a school district. I have worked for agencies and private in-home care. I am bilingual English and Spanish....
Erica can also help with: Transportation, light cleaning, errands, meal prep, companionship
Skills:

Wound Care

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

5.0
"We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family."

Larry C.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30-36/hr5 yrs exp

I have experience with working with children, infant to 18 years of age. Majority children who have developmental disabilities. I have experience working with non verbal children, medically fragile children, children with behavioral disabilities. I am experience in administering medications, via orally and gtube. I have...
Cicely can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative,...

Judith V.

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Stephanie Y.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Creative Special Needs Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Over the past 12 years I have taught and assisted children with various special needs in classroom settings from elementary through high school. I have been employed for the last year caring for an 11-year-old girl with autism. This job is sadly coming to a close and I am looking for my next opportunity. I started as a teacher's...
5.0
"Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused...

Martha P.

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Tara M.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun-Loving-Active Nanny :)

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hey! I've been a nanny for 10+ years ranging from newborns to all aged teens. I have a bachelors degree in Psychology and am a behavioral therapist so have worked extensively with children and adults with special needs. I'm very active, love to have fun and also a certified kids yoga teacher!
Tara can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with...

Kiersten F.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been helping and caring those with special needs for 5 years , I am 27 years old I live in Pasadena, Ca I graduated from Pasadena city college and I have great references
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Casandra L.


Monrovia, CA

$18-21/hr

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children

Hello My Name Is Casandra And I Am Experienced Caregiver Including Special-needs Children I have been experienced for 6 years from the ages of newborn up to 16. One good trait that I have would be that I am a loving person and I am very reliable. I first began babysitting for the people my mom would baby sit for. I am a very...
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Hailee O.


Pasadena, CA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailee and I am available for part-time/occasional babysitting in Pasadena or the surrounding areas! I've been involved in childcare for 7 years now and LOVE working with children. I am creative, empathetic, organized, and administrative. I have experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds, including...
Hailee can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailee was a pleasure to have as our nanny for 3 months. She has a special knack with babies, they love her. Hailee sang and created fun stories and games for our 6 month old. She helped tremendously in sleep training and stayed calm even with a crying baby. She...

Candice C.

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Jordan K.


Arcadia, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Full-Time Care In Home, At A Business, All Ages, All Needs

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My passion is to care for children at all ages. I have been caring for children for 13 years. From '05- current I have worked with all ages in the church, from '13-'16 I worked with elementary aged students in an afterschool program, from '14-'16 I worked with infants and toddlers in the foster care system, from '16-'18 I taught...
Jordan can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Jordan was the most amazing nanny! I was so sad to lose her when she moved away, we would have loved to keep her for as long as she wanted to be here! She's everything you could want in a nanny and more! She predicts what might be helpful and does it, which is...

Jodie S.

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Lisa T.


Pasadena, CA

$19-45/hr10 yrs exp

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3.7

(6)

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

I am a licensed CNA in the state of California. I have worked with the elderly off and on for years. I have extensive experience working with people with developmental delays. I have experience with individuals with Down Syndrome and Autism. I have experience with infant and toddler care. I have been employed at various levels...
5.0
"Lisa did a great job with my mom. She was good in working with my dad.I would highly recommend her."

Barbara A.

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Ashley was super professional and on time. I felt so comfortable with her watching my 3 year old who has autism. She was so sweet and patient with him and has worked with other kids on the spectrum which made me feel safe and relieved. Would definitely rehire in a...

Elvia V.

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Cicely J.


Pasadena, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

I've been a CNA since 1997, went to nursing school for my RN but changed my course and went into holistic healing. I am a Certified Reiki Practitioner and certified in Sound healing. I have experience with Alzheimer, ALS, PLS, Stroke, Developmental disabilities, nonverbal clients, Hospice, Dementia, sundowners, mental...
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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

In- Home Caretaker!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about my job as a special needs caregiver. My work experience has so far only been with children and teens, however I am CNA -certified to take care of older adults as well. I enjoy helping people live their lives to the fullest. I have two years experience at my current job where I do all the basic care...
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Kristina B.


Pasadena, CA

$27/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 14 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Kristi! I am a loving nanny looking to connect with families in their homes! Over 10 years of experience working with children in homes and classroom environments. Experience with children from newborns to teenagers. Experience with disabled children and children with special needs. Comfortable caring for up to 10...
Kristina can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Kristina loves our cats and they love her! Very responsible and responsive!"

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Rona S.


Glendale, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

16 Years Of Experience With Senior Care/Companionship

I have experience working with clients with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and Special Needs. My prior experience includes: - Assisted client in and out of bed, bathing, dressings, grooming. - Performed household duties such as laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparations. - Drive client to doctor's appointments, family...
Rona can also help with: Live-in home care, errands, dementia, light cleaning, companionship, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rona worked with my mom for over 5years as a care provider. She is fantastic! Rona is patient, friendly, helpful, trustworthy and very organized. She has all the qualities you would want when trusting to care for your love ones."

Care member

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Jerome S.


Glendale, CA

$30-32/hr10 yrs exp

To Secure A Challenging And Responsible Position That Will Allow Me To Utilize My Care-Giving.

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Experienced working in a senior living facility, nursing home, and mostly private care as well. I am also well experienced in handling Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Lewy Body and Special Needs cases. Minor and major health issues, trauma, and/or accident recovery. Also handled patients who have bipolar disease, hospice and...
Jerome can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, dementia, hospice services, companionship, live-in home care & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"We are so very grateful for Jerome's help. My dad had Parkinson's disease and Jerome took care of him until he passed away. Other than helping my dad with activities of daily living (showering, personal hygiene, changing clothes, etc), Jerome kept my dad safe...

Emily W.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Canada Flintridge, CA

Sasha S.

5.0

This review is long overdue. Sasha is unbelievable. She walked in our house like she’d been watching our kids forever. Sasha, if you’re reading this, thank you. Thank you for playing crazy games with our boys. Thank you for gently correcting bad behaviors. Thank you lightly cleaning even we you...

- Care member

Erica S.

5.0

We hired Erica as our late night caregiver and couldn't have been more satisfied. Her and her colleague provide a much needed support system for each other and that insured we always had coverage. Thank you so much for everything you did for our family.

- Larry C.

Cicely J.

5.0

Cicely has cared for my 7yo son, who has special needs, for over a year. She manages his glucose levels, gives g tube feedings and medications, prepares meals, and ensures his safety during seizures. Cicely is detail-oriented, professional, communicative, trustworthy, and a fast-learner. She has...

- Judith V.

Stephanie Y.

5.0

Stephanie was a respite worker for my son with special needs during the summer and school breaks for many years. He and his typically developing sister always looked forward to visits from Stephanie which allowed my husband and I to go out. Stephanie always focused on making the time spent with our...

- Martha P.

Tara M.

5.0

Tara was extremely caring and gentle with our 8 week old. She helped get him on a schedule early on, which is great, and was very in tune with his needs. Tara also helped out around the house with dishes, laundry and light cleaning. She also pitched in to help with our 2 year old when he was around...

- Kiersten F.

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