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Special needs caregivers in La Habra, CA

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Jennifer F.


La Habra, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

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I started working with special needs when I became a part time caregiver for a little girl with autism. I was told I didn't need any experience working with special needs because I would only be working for the family for 2 hours every morning, getting both kids off to school. I became very close with the kids and family and...
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Jazmine G.


La Habra, CA

$23/hr6 yrs exp

ABA/ Mild Mod And Mod Severe

Over the past six years I have worked As a behavioral therapist, Student support for special education. Including children on the spectrum of autism, down syndrome, and much more.
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Jennifer F.


La Habra, CA

$20-30/hr15 yrs exp

10+ Years Experienced Babysitter/Nanny, With A Background In Special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Jennifer, go by Jenn, and I'm a 34-year-old and live in La Habra, CA. I'm a mom to an 18-month-old little girl. I'm a very patient, compassionate, positive, and fun person. Always trying to look at the positive side of things. Very active and love playing sports just as much as I love watching them. I am very...
Jennifer can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Analy M.


La Habra, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Ana I'm 26 years old. I attended college and have many years of education. I have worked as an ABA therapist for children with special needs and as a Respite Care provider for the Regional Center. In my personal life, I have helped babysit/nanny my nieces and nephews throughout their lives! I am very patient,...
Analy can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

Jacquelyn P.


La Habra, CA

$23-25/hr10 yrs exp

Caring And Helpful

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Jacquelyn I live in the city of La Habra. I have 20 years caregiver experience. I've worked in facilities and private care giving.. I've worked with people with dementia and Alzheimer's, ALS and clients with COPD, special needs. I do light house keeping, prepare meals , bathing, company and assist clients with...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, personal care
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Jewelyn Amor B.


Buena Park, CA

$30/hr7 yrs exp

Senior care

3.0

(2)

I work mostly dementia, special needs, stroke, diabetes, cancer, with catheter, with g-tube, oxygen, etc.. I do cooking, housekeeping, laundry and etc. and also I can work hourly or live-in.
Jewelyn Amor can also help with: Light cleaning, home modification, dementia, companionship, hospice services, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome"

Craig L.

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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: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Kylie B.


Placentia, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi I'm Kylie! I'm 23 years old and have a bachelor's degree in speech-language pathology and minored in American Sign Language and Deaf culture. I am currently getting my master's degree in speech-language pathology and will be graduating in May 2025. Majoring in speech pathology has given me the opportunity to take multiple...
Kylie can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Kylie is awesome. She is very punctual and dependable. Anytime she needed days off she always asked at least 2 days in advance. I never had to worry about if she would show up or not. And she had a good sense of humor about our joint endeavors to cook. 5/5 would...

Tamara C.

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Oluwatosin A.


Anaheim, CA

$20-40/hr6 yrs exp

My name is Joy. I have over six years of experience working with special needs children in various capacities that care is needed. This includes autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome. I would describe myself as a compassionate, reliable, hardworking, observant and a patient person.
Oluwatosin can also help with: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Joy has exceeded all expectations. She is everything you want and need in a caregiver. She is very kind, patient, gentile, and quick to recognize when to be helpful. Joy is a very unique person. She is self motivated and willing to go above and beyond to help....

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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 watched my child today. She was on time, which is way harder to find on this website than it should be. My son loved her. And she cooked us a great meal."

Tamara C.

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Danae R.


Placentia, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have a bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development, a minor in Spanish, and a Masters Degree in Counseling. For over four years, I worked behavioral play therapy (ABA) with children with autism. I am CPR certified and have been working with children of all ages for about 15 years. I also worked as a tutor for about 7...
Danae can also help with: Travel, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Danae is a doll! She has such a warm heart! I felt completely comfortable and trusting just from our interview. I look forward to her working with our family! My son just loved her!"

Lauren F.

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Nancy K.


Rowland Heights, CA

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

I am a compassionate and dedicated caregiver for individuals with special needs and can provide a safe and supporting environment. I am also responsible, positive, and hard-working, so I can give you essential and in-home support as well as emotional and physical assistance.
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Xanath C.


El Monte, CA

$18-25/hr3 yrs exp

Hello, my name is Xanath and I have worked with kindergarten children in the El Monte Unified School District. I currently work at Alhambra Unified School District with Special Needs children at Ynez Elementary.
Xanath can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I met Xanath at work and I've been working with her for over a year. She is amazing with the kids! She is reliable, patient, and responsible. She works with children with special needs and they all love her. I would recommend her because she is dependable and...

Shaden C.

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Espie R.


Pico Rivera, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caring Care Provider

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for patients with Alzheimer's, dementia and patients who have special needs. I have taken care of many patients who are bedridden and do the full scope of the duties such as bed bath, change bed and linen. I cook for the patient and do their daily exercise routine, if needed. Each patient is different...
Espie can also help with: Hospice services, dementia, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Espie has demonstrated kindness, care, and knowledge, been very dependable, and excellent communication. "

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Taryn E.


Anaheim, CA

$20/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked with kids of many different ages as a babysitter, coach , including a 5-month-old and kids with special needs. I love kids and helping out. I love doing art activities or just singing to Disney movies. I am also certified in CPR and first aid and have a special education degree. Please consider me to help you and...
Taryn can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Taryn was perfect! Very responsive, was great with our son, proactively communicated, and was so nice. We would definitely work with her again!"

Jordan P.

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Raquel R.


Whittier, CA

$25-35/hr8 yrs exp

Serving Heart

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

With over eight years of experience as a dedicated caregiver, It is my mission to provide compassionate, high quality care to individuals in need. Whether assisting the elderly, children, adults with special needs or adults with disabilities, I am committed to enriching the lives of my clients with kindness and patience....
Raquel can also help with: Meal prep, hospice services, dementia, companionship, light cleaning, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

5.0
"Raquel is amazing. She came into our lives at the right time. She has so much patience, compassion and love for her clients. It really takes a very special person to be able to take care of older people. My father is 92 years old. He is grumpy and stubborn. Raquel...

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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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Leanne H.


Yorba Linda, CA

$20-30/hr

Jill Of Many Trades

I have a background in private education, after-school programs and non-profit fundraising. I left my job of 20+ years to take care of my 90-year-old mother that suffers from dementia until she needed full-time care. I owe a small business, work hard and have a number of resources and skills to help make your life easier. I...
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Dana S.


Pico Rivera, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I'm a funny , great sense of humor, compassionate, caring , understanding, patient. I understand the difficult decisions a family has to make when it comes to there loved ones. Opening your home to a stranger is life altering, I'm a trusting and loyal person. compassionate. I lift, transfer, bath dress cook clean. Exercise...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Habra, CA

Jewelyn Amor B.

5.0

She great caregiver for my folks, she cooked, she awesome

- Craig L.

Joyce T.

5.0

Even though I gave up Joyce because I hired a 24×7 full-time nanny, I still have to thank her for her timely reply, caring, and very sweet.

- Tina C.

Kylie B.

5.0

Kylie is a wonderful caregiver to our baby. She is super friendly and warm. She even taught our baby sign language. Our daughter lights up when Kylie comes over. So thankful we found her.

- Tammy M.

Oluwatosin A.

5.0

Oluwatosin, or Joy as we know her, is a beautiful, kind, smart, caring, reliable, honest, gentle, amazing person. She has been helping my Mom, an Alzheimer's patient, for 2 years. We met her through a friend and I trust her completely. Joy is very highly educated, well informed, a great problem...

- Care member

Emily E.

5.0

Emily was a huge part of our family for the last few months and we miss her and would definitely hire her again. We are foster parents and Emily was our (now 4 month old) foster-son's nanny before he reunited with his extended family in Virginia. She is very patient with infants and is a natural...

- Carrie D.

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