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Jasmine A.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr2 yrs exp

5.0

(2)

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Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"

Meg K.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$25-35/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Bridget B.


Lomita, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Personal care, dementia, hospice services
5.0
"I cannot say enough nice things about Bridget. I hired Bridget in August 2015. She took care of my grandmother until she passed in February 2017 (at 99 years old) from cancer and Alzheimer's. Bridget was incredibly dependable, punctual, and took wonderful care...

Heatherq B.

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Dawn S.


Lomita, CA

$18-20/hr10 yrs exp

Child Development Teacher With Social Education Background

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...

Devon C.

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Kevrene I.


Carson, CA

$45/hr10 yrs exp

Child Care

Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby....

Nolwen C.

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Katwims E.


Lawndale, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...
Katwims can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Katty is a kind, caring and thoughtful nanny. I highly recommend her!"

Amy M.

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Martha C.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have experience caring for those with special needs. I've worked with patients in wheelchairs and also an amputee, who needed special types of equipment to assist with transfers. I also have experience working with G-Tubes, and having to change the bag every day, and clean the site flush tube when clogged. I also have...
5.0
"She was great! Patient & kind. We really enjoyed her help! Would highly recommend her."

Christina C.

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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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Erika L.


Torrance, CA

$18-20/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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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

3.0

(1)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have almost 4 years experience working with kids with special needs, from working with one family for 2 years, short term side jobs with multiple families, volunteering with the Son Rise Program, and working in my old high school special education classroom! I'm current a UCSB student studying data science and mathematics...
3.0
"Ally is a friendly and energetic young adult who provided short-term care for my child. Unfortunately, she did not fulfill her obligations with us and stopped showing up for her shift."

Mechiel T.

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Anna G.


Santa Monica, CA

$35/hr5 yrs exp

Loving And Caring Nanny At Your Service

Hired by 6 families in your neighborhood

In 2016 I started nannying a 4-year-old with special needs. I also joyfully raised two children of my own who are now thriving adults. Children have always held a special place in my heart, but working with J also made me realize how important it is to care for all children with absolute patience and kindness. I would consider...
Anna can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna was great with our 14 month old. She was very attentive and hands on which was great. My daughter loved her. I would hire again!"

Jessica C.

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Molly G.


Marina del Rey, CA

$18/hr9 yrs exp

Best Sitter Ever :)

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi there! I'm Molly, a senior-to-be at the University of Texas at Austin. When I'm not in Austin, I'm with my family in Los Angeles. With over 9 years of babysitting experience, including working with special needs children, I love creating fun and memorable moments with kids. Whether it's sports, games, crafts, or just hanging...
Molly can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Molly swooped in on short notice to help with two small kids and was an absolute beam of light during a difficult time. She arrived promptly at 7:30am as promised, and brought joy and warmth to two small girls and their over-extended mama. She was amazing --...

Melanie S.

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

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Michael S.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-35/hr9 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...
Michael can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Michael was so good for our family. We worked with him for 9 months and only stopped because our schedules changed. During his time with us he made sure to make his time with my son (4 year old) fun, educational and adventures. He taught him yoga, how to read...

Eric B.

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Anna T.


Lomita, CA

$30/hr9 yrs exp

Nanny, Babysitter, Errand Runner, Etc.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"

Katie H.

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Alyssa W.


Los Angeles, CA

$49/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...
Alyssa can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
5.0
"Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to do whatever I needed. One of the best sitters I’ve ever used!"

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$40-50/hr10 yrs exp

Caring, Patient Provider That Loves What I Do

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Errands, companionship, dementia, light cleaning, hospice services, meal prep & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CNA

CPR

5.0
"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."

Sheila R.

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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: Personal care, dementia, home modification, visiting nurse, respite care, visiting physician & more
Skills:

Medical Equipment Experience

CNA

CPR

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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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Athena has been such a pleasure to have for our little girl. She is very attentive to detail, flexible, and gentle with everyday handling. She does specifically as instructed and is exceptional at keeping track of all and any activities she's tending to with your...

Adam R.

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Savannah C.


Torrance, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

Dedicated Nanny!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care. I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend. "

Jonathan B.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhattan Beach, CA

Jasmine A.

5.0

Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!

- Meg K.

Dawn S.

5.0

Best thing happened to my family during pandemic was to get to know Dawn . My kids connected with her instantly and she is caring, loving and knows how to keep kids engaged and interested.

- Maryam H.

Bridget B.

5.0

Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again.

- Keith E.

Dawn S.

5.0

I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy and your kids will love her kind and...

- Devon C.

Kevrene I.

5.0

As first-time parents, trusting someone we just met to take care of our newborn daughter at night was a bit nerve-wracking. Kevrene instantly made us feel safe handing over our new daughter. Kevrene was very professional but also had such a tenderness to our baby. We knew our baby was in good hands...

- Nolwen C.

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