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Arianna F.


Lynwood, CA

$37/hr3 yrs exp

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Hi! I currently work at an after school program on weekdays with children ranging from kindergarten to 6th grade. I also have experience working with student with special need, elementary age to high school age. I am currently a Junior at Cal State University, Long Beach and I am majoring in Child Development and Family Science....
Arianna can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

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Katherine R.


Monterey Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! Let's see if we are a good match! I absolutely love working with children and have worked with children in many different capacities. I worked in the school district for a few years specifically working with 3rd-6th graders and students with special needs. I was a camp counselor for children ages 4-18 where I led...
Katherine can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable."

Jen B.

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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Behavior Therapist

I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
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Julia F.


Bellflower, CA

$16-21/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Julia I'm 26. My previous occupation was working with kids who have autism and I would love to help. My older whom is on the spectrum lead me to working with others. I have personal experience and I can relate to some of your challenges. Helping kids and people in general brings me joy. I can offer company for...
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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Fully Vaccinated Caregiver

Hello, I'm Jenna, a caring and experienced caregiver with over 10 years in the field. I've worked with In-Home Support Services through the state and privately, specializing in special needs and senior care since I was 16. My journey began by caring for my father, who is blind and has mobility issues. Since then, I've gained...
Jennifer can also help with: Personal care, errands, mobility assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, dementia & more
Skills:

CPR

Wound Care

Home Health Aide

5.0
"Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is...

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Sara M.


Norwalk, CA

$24-28/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Sara, I'm a mother of twin boys, age 18. I speak English and Spanish. I have my own car, clean driving and criminal record. I'm a very nice kind, loving, caring, fun, energetic, outgoing person, who loves kids. I've been a nanny for more then 10 years. I have worked with all ages, twins, additionally I have worked...
Sara can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she...

Mitchell R.

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Tatiana C.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr10 yrs exp

I'm From Chile, I Been Here In LA For 5 Years, I Love Dance And Some Sports, I'm Very Energetic

Hello, I'm Tati, a nanny for 10 years now, I have experience working with newborns and children, including children with special needs. I love outdoor activities, crafts, dancing and sports. What I am most passionate about my job is being able to get to know the different personalities of children and use my tools to help them...
Tatiana can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"She is very profesional, took care of my kids like if they were hers. She’s such a lovely, friendly and fun with the kids. I couldn’t recommend her more! She’s amazing ! "

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Yesenia M.


South Gate, CA

$20/hr3 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter/nanny/gigs (full Time Can Be Discussed)

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Bright and fun preschool teacher moved back from Vegas! With 6 years of babysitting/nannying under my belt & 2 years of preschool teaching as well as taking care of special needs children, there is basically nothing I can't do!! From infants to toddlers, I'm okay with just about any age group. Getting along with children has...
Yesenia can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Yesenia was great and she responded promptly. She was on time, personable, responsible and great with my kids. I will definitely be using her in the future."

Crystal J.

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Halie S.


Lakewood, CA

$20-35/hr6 yrs exp

Experienced, Patient, & Great With Kids!

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Halie! I have been professionally working with kids ages 6 months - 12 years old for the past 7 years. However, I also have personal experience with babysitting my little cousins and siblings since I was 14 years old. I also have experience with special needs children as I use to work for Los Angeles Unified...
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Halie took super good care of our kids and they absolutely loved her. 100% recommended!"

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June P.


Los Angeles, CA

$75/hr10 yrs exp

Modern Day Mary Poppins

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just completed my certification in Managing Emotions in Times of Uncertainty & Stress. The last few years have been an unusual and overwhelming time for children in terms of education and learning. I want to provide families with tools to navigate and alleviate some of the mental/emotional stress. I have worked with...
5.0
"June is simply the BEST. June worked with my autistic son full time for 7 years throughout his entire elementary school, including summers. She was his school aide, behaviorist, community companion, tutor, medical helper, social planner, dental accompaniment,...

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Tyler R.


Inglewood, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced

My name is Tyler. I am a 36-year-old male nanny or "manny." Over the past 13 years, I have worked for several families as a live-in/live-out manny and house manager. So far my experience has been with school age children 5-21 years old (some with special needs). I am looking for a full time situation or at least 30-40 hours a...
Tyler can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"It is my pleasure to write a letter of recommendation for Tyler. Tyler has worked for our family for the past three years. During this time he has taken care of my two children. His responsibilities range from preparing meals, supervising homework, coordinating...

Tamara T.

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Marina R.


Torrance, CA

$30-35/hr15 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

I am a nurturing nanny with a genuine passion for my work with children, bringing over 10 years of experience with infants, toddlers, and special needs children. I consider each child an individual, each with their own personality that I help to grow and cultivate. I have extensive experience with sleep training, meal...
Marina can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, travel, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Marina is the most reliable, carrying, dependable, children adoring nanny you can find. She is a person who does this work out of true passion for the development and nourishment of children. She's intuitive and always finds a beautiful connection with every child...

Yana R.

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Angela V.


Bellflower, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny/Babysitter

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have been working with children for over 14 years. I currently work at a high school with Special Needs students and nanny a 7-year-old in Tustin. I am seeking a nanny position closer to home.
Angela can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

5.0
"I have had Angela as a sitter for my adult disabled daughter for 3 years. She is a wonderful, caring provider, dependable provider and I have never had any reason to question my decision to hire her. She has been such a help to me and my family, which has allowed...

Sharon L.

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Auria A.


Downey, CA

$25/hr8 yrs exp

Weekend Babysitter/Nanny Available

I have over 8 years of experience with newborns/infants (0-6 months); toddlers(1-5) and children (10-12). I've worked with different families in the LA area. I am very responsible and committed to my job and responsibility when caring for children. I also work part-time as a Physician Assistant finishing my Master's degree in a...
Auria can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Auria is such a charismatic person with a passion for details and patience for taking care of any situation."

Jorge E.

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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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Jennifer R.


Lakewood, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have worked as an IHSS care provider since I was 16. My father is blind, and I have also worked with many children with special care situations. I love working and learning through music and art, crafts, and reading. I have a calming personality that helps when tasks become frustrating, and assess the problem with love and...
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Karina R.


Signal Hill, CA

$25-40/hr10 yrs exp

Special Education Care Provider

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Karina R Hometown: Signal Hill, CA Education: Cerritos College, CSDH and Compton Community College where I had obtain my teacher Credential. Experience: I have 21 years of experience working with children of all ages in a childcare and private home setting. I can help with Travel and Carpooling. I have experience caring for...
5.0
"Karina is responsible, punctual, caring and always willing to adapt to any situation. She is a natural caretaker w/so many loving and attentive service. She has plenty of experience w/special needs kids and was always there w/patience, concern and teaching ways to...

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Kristyn K.


Long Beach, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Full-Time Nanny In Long Beach

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Kristyn and I live in the Long Beach area. I'm looking for a full-time nanny position with a fun-loving family. I would describe myself as adventurous, intuitive, and empathetic. My interests include exercising, eating healthy, being in nature, singing, writing, and learning Spanish as a second language. I have...
Kristyn can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, travel, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Kristyn is responsible, a great care giver to her younger sisters. She has cared for our family dog while we were away on trips. I trust her completely. We love her like a daughter. I would absolutely recommend her for a child care-giving position."

Kathy P.

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Josefina F.


Long Beach, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Love love Children

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I had a son with special needs for 10 years and now I m available to help other Mothers with extensively care that our special Babies need.I had experience with Cerebral Palsy. I know how to use Suction Machine, Asthma machine and gastronomy tube or G-tube. I am also a CPR certified.
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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: Personal care, hospice services, dementia
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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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Lynwood, CA

Katherine R.

5.0

Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable.

- Jen B.

Jennifer R.

5.0

Jenna is an amazing and dedicated caregiver. Gave us daily updates and got along so well with my senior mother in law, who can be a challenge ! Jenna has also watched my baby and has been so attentive and engaged with her. 10 out of 10 would recommend, she is terrific and responsible and caring

- Care member

Sara M.

5.0

Sara has been with our family now for close to two years. Words can not express what a blessing Sara has been to our family. Not only has she cared for our child extraordinarily well, she has cared for the needs of our entire family. Our son loves her as though she were family and frankly, as do we....

- Mitchell R.

Tatiana C.

5.0

Tati is fun, kind, patient, and is great with our daughter. She always found creative activities to enrich our daughter’s days, and most importantly, kept her safe. It is clear that our daughter developed a deep love for Tati during their time together, but it is time for us to move on to a school...

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Yesenia M.

5.0

We appreciate Adelyna taking the time to interview with us. She was available and punctual for our call.

- Sarah H.

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