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Special needs caregivers in Manhattan Beach, CA

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Ileana O.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Care Giver Or Home Care Or Companionship

5.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm Ileana , I'm home health-aid, and I have CPR certification . I worked with different groups of people: from newborn, infant's, toddlers. Preschoolers, teens to special needs. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of children and have worked with different age groups and...
Ileana can also help with: Companionship, dementia, meal prep, errands, live-in home care, personal care & more
Skills:

Wound Care

CPR

Medical Equipment Experience

5.0
"Ileana was by far one of my best caregivers (I had many). She is versed in all aspects of health concerns. Dementia, heart, respiratory, etc. Knowledge of the health field is important, more importantly the care shown towards the client. She surpassed my...

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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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Teresa B.


Hawthorne, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver Available

Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our...

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Ana M.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-57/hr10 yrs exp

Hello my name it's Ana and I have more then 10years of experience working with children from the ages of infants to teens.... I am very flexible with hours I'm willing to work part time and full time... I do have also experience working with different cases of needs, including special need children, I am very open to also travel...
Ana can also help with: Travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Trustline Certified

First Aid

5.0
"Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies....

Sandra M.

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Jacquelyn G.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-100/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Babysitter, Full Time Nanny

Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood

Hello! I prioritize in providing guidance and safety for all children. I am fluent in English and Spanish. I have done several years of volunteer work and have been babysitting for the past 11 years now. I have worked with children from the ages of 10mos-15 yo everyday as a Nanny and as a Counselor for the Boys and Girls Club of...
Jacquelyn can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner. This was my first time hiring a sitter through Care.com,...

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

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea is so kind and patient in taking care of my father-in-law. We are so grateful to have her."

Deondre W.

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Deborah E.


Lawndale, CA

$18/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Care Giver/Seniors Or Children

I have more than 10 years working with children with special needs. Los Angeles County office of Education
Deborah can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Lily H.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Attentive, And Engaging Child Care Professional

I have been working in the field of Education and support for children 1-15 years old and adults 16-60 years old with and without special needs for about 10 years. My experience has ranged from in home support to school based care as well as camps and coaching positions. The families and children I've worked with and for have...
Lily can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Erika M.


Compton, CA

$25-30/hr4 yrs exp

I am a dedicated and compassionate nanny with experience working with children of all ages, including those with special needs. I am passionate about providing a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children to thrive. I have worked with kids for 4 years now as a teacher, assistant for kids with special needs, and a...
Erika can also help with: Swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Early Education

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De'ja L.


Carson, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I'm De'Ja I have been working within childcare for 8+ years now. As a nanny and paraprofessional. I have cared for children of all ages from newborns to 12 years of age and worked with over 40+ families around the Los Angeles area. I truly enjoy working with children and supporting them in their growth, education and...
De'ja can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Dare M.


Inglewood, CA

$40-50/hr4 yrs exp

Hello! I am a dedicated and experienced childcare provider with a passion for creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children. With 4 years of classroom teaching experience, I have worked with children of all ages, including those with special needs, 2e and English language learners.
Dare can also help with: Carpooling, grocery shopping, travel
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

I have experience working with students with special needs. I've worked in both preschool and elementary schools.
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Leslie M.


Hawthorne, CA

$20-31/hr10 yrs exp

Caregiver/ Nanny/ Preschool Teacher

I have been teaching preschool for about 6 years. I have cared for children from birth to about 7 years and taught preschool for ages 2-5. I have worked in the special education field for the last 6 years now, I have been a one on one and special caregiver for infants with special needs. About to complete my credentials in...
Leslie can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

Hi! My name is Gabi, I just graduated from the University of Arizona this May! While I was there I worked as a counselor and supervisor for the camp the university provided! Truly a grateful experience and provided me with a new grasp on different qualities children have to offer! As I graduated high school, I began to work for...
Gabrielle can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Morgan W.


Hawthorne, CA

$18-30/hr

Full Time Nanny/ Caregiver

As a child in seventh grade I volunteered in a disabled class after school. Also when my mother moved in with another family I had became an instant caregiver to a young boy named age 4 years old. As a Junior in high school I volunteered at a week long camp and was able to be friend and help along a fifth grade girl with special...
Hi everyone, My name is Gloria. I'm 31 years old. I have a ton of experience working with children. I've worked as preschool teacher for 2 years with children between the ages 2-5. I worked through the pandemic as the teacher for the 3-year-olds via zoom. I also worked as a 1:1 aide with group home and foster home...
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Erin H.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-50/hr1 yrs exp

I started caring for people with special needs when I started working for LAUSD in January 2023 as a campus aide then I became a Special Education Assistant.
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Cherrise S.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr6 yrs exp

Compassionate & Patient Nanny/ABA Therapist

I have 8 years of Nanny experience as a nanny. 1 year experience as a an ABA therapist. I've worked with children who have been diagnosed with autism, ADHD, epilepsy, and an extensive list of allergies. I'm an excellent driver, good cook, and comfortable with light housekeeping. I'm very warm and patient and understanding of...

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Manhattan Beach, CA

Ileana O.

5.0

Ileana was by far one of my best caregivers (I had many). She is versed in all aspects of health concerns. Dementia, heart, respiratory, etc. Knowledge of the health field is important, more importantly the care shown towards the client. She surpassed my expectations. If you need a reference, I’m...

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Teresa B.

5.0

Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations! She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our twins that came along shortly after...

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Ana M.

5.0

Ana is amazing! She has helped take care if my little one for a while now. She has helped me with sleep training. My baby doesn't like just anyone, but he loves Ana. I was very particular about the person taking care of my baby because he has a lot of allergies. She remembers everything to take good...

- Sandra M.

Jacquelyn G.

5.0

Jackie was AMAZING!!! She was so wonderful with my kids, especially with my 4-year old daughter. Jackie was responsive to text, arrived on time, and sent an update while my husband and I were out to dinner. This was my first time hiring a sitter through Care.com, so I was nervous at first. I...

- Care member

Tyler R.

5.0

Tyler worked for us for a year and more. He has become a part of our family. Tyler took care of our than 6 year old son, now 10 years old. Tyler was and is very dependable, flexible and knowledgeable. He took care of our son by picking him up from school, assisting with homework and fixing him...

- Jermelia H.

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