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Alexis H.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

A Vessel Of Love And Light!

5.0

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Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Alexis H, I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do. Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care. Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"

Aarika S.

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Shirlene E.


Torrance, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

1:1

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My previous experience is working as a 1:1 Para Educator for the Transition to Independence program at Palos Verdes Peninsula USD and Torrance USD as a Health Clerk.
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Sophia D.


Marina del Rey, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...
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Yvette V.


Inglewood, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

I Have Been A Caregiver For 19 Years. I Have Worked With Patient Ages 59 Years Old - 108 Years Old

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Yvette V Summary: I am Reliable Private Duty Caregiver who is very knowledgeable on handling a variety of emergency situations. Adept at meal preparation assisting in the maintenance of a household and developing a strong rapport with a client. Specializes in elderly and special needs patients. Core Qualifications Certified...
Yvette can also help with: Visiting physician, respite care, personal care, home modification, dementia, visiting nurse & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and...

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Katie K.


Redondo Beach, CA

$18-25/hr15 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

I am a creative and imaginative individual with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider. I am passionate about fostering children's growth and development and want to make a positive impact on their lives. I am patient, calm, and friendly, and I can communicate effectively with parents about their child's day and any...
Katie can also help with: Grocery shopping, meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Aw Katie is a sweetheart. Great communication skills. Lovely personality. Very reliable & punctual. Always a tad bit early. Dives right in to the mix as soon as she comes in and washes her hands. She remembers this even when I don't ha ha My 11 month son loves...

Kayla D.

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$40-45/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he...

Elinor R.

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Angella G.


Redondo Beach, CA

$23/hr10 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...

Nancy B.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Embarking on a journey spanning over a decade, my dedication to childcare is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding. As an after-school program leader, I choreographed two vibrant years of dance and art, nurturing creativity in young souls. Guiding college dancers as a coach, I sculpted not just technique but character,...
Chante-alexis can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Hannah S.


Manhattan Beach, CA

$32-35/hr3 yrs exp

Caregiver

My name is Hannah and I have a strong passion for caregiving. My experience is 3 years, I worked with a quad amputee and am currently a caregiver for an individual that I care deeply for. My tasks have included bathing, transferring, feeding, outings, and much more. I have experience with dementia & alzheimers as well as the...
Hannah can also help with: Meal prep, errands, light cleaning, live-in home care, dementia, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Ana M.


Carson, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

I have years of experience taking care of special needs children and elderly persons. One of my biggest experiences is to be my mother's caregiver, she's 84. With her I have learned that the most important ability to do and enjoy this job is to have patience, compassion, empathy and love. I have my CPR certification and...
Ana can also help with: Light cleaning, personal care, errands, home modification, meal prep
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CPR

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Elisheva W.


Venice, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care/Tutor

I run a children's media start up. I also work with special needs and sick children through a non-profit.
Elisheva can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance
I been working as a Nanny/Sitter for over 10years. I am also a newborn Specialist. I have experienced for kids with special needs. I have experienced as an organizer, family errands , house keeping plus more. I can highly describe myself as a hard working woman, caring, loving, respectful , kind , patient and very...
Paola can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

CNA

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Yasmin A.


Redondo Beach, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Yasmin And I Can't Wait To Be Your New Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children. In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs) Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people
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Annette C.


Rancho Palos Verdes, CA

$25-40/hr5 yrs exp

Professional/ Personal Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Annette and I am a professional nanny in the La area. I have 5+ years of experience as a nanny. I have lots of experience with infants/toddlers! I have worked with multiples, special needs children, and older kids as well. I am very patient, kind, outgoing, organized, and driven. It's a pleasure to connect with...
Annette can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Brooke C.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-25/hr4 yrs exp

Babysitter/nanny Available

Hi! I have experience with children in preschool, ranging from 18 months to 5 years old, but I am comfortable with any age and quick to learn of any special needs. I have been nannying for a family of 4, with an 8-year-old girl & 11-year-old boy. My duties include pick up from school, drop off to sports/tutoring and helping with...
Brooke can also help with: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Early Education

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Auricelia S.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! I'm a compassionate caregiver with 25+ years of experience; dedicated to provide quality life for the elderly, sick, and disabled; including hospice care. I am fully vaccinated for Covid-19. I'm aware and comfortable using protective face masks, gloves, and social distancing. Feel free to view some of my experience...
Auricelia can also help with: Personal care, dementia, meal prep, hospice services, errands, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

I would describe my personality as outgoing, energetic and diplomatic! I first started working with kids when I was in middle school, I was a volunteer for many different summer camps and organizations. I have had the privilege of working with special needs children of all ages, in both the classroom and the playground! One...
Shaela can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision
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Kelsey Z.


Redondo Beach, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Babysitter Available

I'm the oldest of six kids, ranging in age from 21 to 31, and always babysat growing up, so I have had a lot of experience with children of all ages. I love kids and I enjoy spending time with, caring for, and teaching them. I've also had a lot of experience with a large number of children at once, as I've helped with birthday...
Kelsey can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Danielle S.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Private Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My history of professional child care dates back to 2011 when I was 15 years old. During the summer of 2011, I worked at a school for the Children's Defense Fund. There I served as a Junior Servant Leader and was entitled to work with children of ages ranging from as young as a year old to 12 years and older. My job was to read...
Danielle can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lawndale, CA

Alexis H.

5.0

Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!

- Aarika S.

Yvette V.

5.0

Yvette is the most compassionate nurse/ caregiver I have ever known. I hired her to help me with my father he had pancreatic cancer. I was handling all of my fathers care from the afternoon until the morning… when he started to decline I was just overwhelmed and exhausted and most importantly… I...

- Care member

Katie K.

5.0

Katie was a wonderful nanny for our infant daughter. We could tell immediately that she was a kind and genuine person, and she instantly made a special connection with her. She provided great support for our family when we both entered back into work routines after parental leaves. Katie was...

- Care member

Robinna B.

5.0

Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he made this year. She has learned...

- Elinor R.

Angella G.

5.0

Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and you will have peace of mind...

- Nancy B.

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