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Special needs caregivers in La Habra, CA

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Cailey D.


La Habra, CA

$20-50/hr3 yrs exp

Registered Behavioral Therapist

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Hi! I have been a preschool teacher as well as a long term nanny. I am a registered behavioral therapist and I know how to apply ABA services. And I can teach to read and write and work on motor skills as well as verbal skills. I have no issue with pets as well as any input from the families.
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Jennifer F.


La Habra, CA

$30-40/hr5 yrs exp

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, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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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

10 years experienced caregiver for elder, special, needs and post surgery. My CNA and HHA exam scheduled 7/2/24 . I enjoy helping people. I provide dignity and respect based personal care for my clients.
Edlawit can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, transportation, errands, dementia, meal prep & more
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Selina A.


La Habra, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

My name is Selina. I have been in the healthcare industry since 2008. I have worked with seniors and with seniors with dementia and Alzheimer's. I worked in assisted livings and care homes. I always work with the elderly with special needs.
Selina can also help with: Dementia, transportation, meal prep, errands, respite care, light cleaning & more

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: Personal care, dementia, light cleaning
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Kylie B.


Placentia, CA

$30-50/hr5 yrs exp

Babysitter/Nanny

5.0

(3)

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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

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.

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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: Carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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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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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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: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
Skills:

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Espie is amazing and I cannot say enough great things about her! She has too many great qualities to list them all but she’s empathetic, caring, professional, kind, smart and simply the best! We are so blessed to have her and my mom and our entire family loves...

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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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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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Serafina M.


Anaheim, CA

$17-30/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Reliable, Trustworthy Caregiver

4.0

(4)

My name is Serafina, I am a Highly-dependable professional caregiver with good values, compassionate heart and over 10 years extensive for both adults and children with special needs. I have had experience with ages from 3 months to elderly with Down syndrome, Autism, Adhd, cancer, Alzheimer and more. I am well knowledgeable...
Serafina can also help with: Respite care, home modification, dementia, personal care
5.0
"Sera helped me during my surgery recovery. She was extremely helpful, patient and caring"

Becky M.

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Kelsey M.


Whittier, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi there! My name is Kelsey and as long as I can remember, I have wanted to be a mom! While I am currently single and not yet a mother, I find so much joy in taking care of other people's kiddos while they work! I worked as a preschool teacher for 4 years while attending school. I have 12 ECE units and one year of experience...
Kelsey can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Kelsey is fantastic with kids. She brought little goodies (crayons and coloring book) to help the kids warm up to her which they did right away. She gets right down to their level and plays with them (4 kiddos) and is mindful of any food/schedule requests. Her long...

Jackie M.

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Martha C.


La Puente, CA

$28/hr5 yrs exp

CNA

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 1 year experience working with patients that deal with Parkinson's and 7 years working with special needs. I am also CNA, HHA, and CPR trained. I have 7 years experience working with patients with Alzheimer's dementia. I have further experience in monitoring blood pressure, With my experience I keep patients comfortable,...
Martha can also help with: Live-in home care, companionship, personal care, transportation, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

CPR

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Martha worked assisting my Mother for about a year, she is a very compassionate, patient and caring person. I highly recommend her and I know she will make a difference in someone’s life. "

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Taylor J.


Cypress, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

An Experienced Babysitter With 4+ Years Of Experienced

My name is Taylor. I have extensive child care experience. While getting my BA in psychology I nannied for a family of 5 with 2 sets of twins as well as were many families date night/back up sitter. Once I relocated back to OC I began to provide respite care for families with children who have special needs. While doing that I...
Taylor can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

3.0
"She applied for my position but it looked as though she was unable to meet the hours I needed. I sent her a follow up e-mail asking for clarification on her schedule and she never responded."

Ayisha H.

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Nadia H.


Anaheim, CA

$19-23/hr9 yrs exp

Paraprofessional

I have 10+ years of experience and am currently still working in the field of special education and love it. I am very comfortable and capable when it comes to working with special needs personnel. I love taking care seniors:)
5.0
"Nadia is very caring and does her duties very professionally. "

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in La Habra, CA

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

Espie R.

5.0

Espíe is the ultimate professional. Always on time, reliable, compassionate, and skilled in dealing with dementia issues. A godsend for our family.

- Elaine L.

Serafina M.

5.0

Serafina has been our occasional caregiver for our mother for sometime now. She is very caring, patient and loves to help around the house. We have been very fortunate to have found her and highly recommended her to anyone.

- Lisa R.

Kelsey M.

5.0

Kelsey has watched my 2 young boys many many times over the years. She is incredible with babies and kids of all ages. My kids have always loved having Kelsey around. My older son is autistic, and he has always felt comfortable around Kelsey and I fully trust her to handle anything that he throws...

- Tara B.

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