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Anthony E.


Oak Park, CA

$20-35/hr10 yrs exp

SPECIAL NEEDS

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Hello, my name is Anthony and I am from Westlake Village California. I am a loving, caring, patient, energetic individual who loves working in this community with individuals on the spectrum. I have 12 years experience in this field and I am looking forward to having more exciting experiences with your family!
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Danielle V.


Oak Park, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

I have experience working with both high and low functioning children and have volunteered at the Friendship Circle week camps.
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Erica P.


Oak Park, CA

$25-35/hr2 yrs exp

Caregiver & Assistant

I have experience caring for elderly with dementia as well as physically disabled and developmental difficulties.
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Nicole A.


Oak Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

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Beyond my extensive 20 year experience working with children and supporting families, I bring unique qualifications to the table: - Deep understanding of child development: This allows me to connect with young people at their individual level to nurture their growth. - Psychology & alternative education: These studies equip me...
Nicole can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

Early Education

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Victoria S.


Oak Park, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Reliable, Fun Sitter!

Hi! My name is Victoria. I live in petaluma, however, attending nursing school. I am CPR certified, am a certified nursing assistant, and worked as a behavioral technician for a year. I have experience with children from ages 3 months to teens, and am very comfortable working with special needs children. I have about 250...
Victoria can also help with: Travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
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Kayode A.


Calabasas, CA

$25-40/hr7 yrs exp

I'm Available Anytime

5.0

(4)

I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person I have approximately 8 years of experience caring for children, from infants to teenagers as well Hello My name is Micheal A. location in Houston, TX Hi! I am a very reliable, patient, and creative person I have approximately 17 years of experience caring for children, from...
Kayode can also help with: Dementia, personal care, hospice services, live-in home care, respite care
Skills:

CNA

Home Health Aide

5.0
"The most gentle soft spoken respectful punctual person you could meet. Very helpful. Hired him to transport my son to and from school for a week because me and my husband traveled. My in-law who was watching my son doesn't drive. After the drop off he always asked...

Shana A.

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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Hello I'm lily, I'm a certified nursing assistant/ home health-aid and I have my CPR license. I have worked with different groups of people: From newborns, infants, toddlers, preschoolers, teens to special needs, post-surgery and elderly. I have the required experience and references. I love interacting and taking care of...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CNA

5.0
"Lily believes, at her core, that our elderly family deserves the most respect. She's professional and personal at once. She's strict and caring with our not-so-perfect patient, our dad!! Her concern with safety is constant and she is responsible with household...

Robbin B.

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Kathryn O.


Simi Valley, CA

$15-25/hr3 yrs exp

Part-time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have several years of experience caring for a high functioning autistic little boy. In addition to working with him at home, I also shadowed him for several months at his school My background is in psychology and I see the challenges as well as opportunities to grow that arise for the whole family when dealing with a special...
5.0
"Kathy was amazing, intuitive, caring and had tremendous insight. All the children love her and she interacts very well with them. Adults and colleagues respect her incredible knowledge and appreciate her helpful attitude. Her work with our student resulted in...

Alice F.

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Zlata H.


Woodland Hills, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Private Nanny With Golden Hands

Dear parents, I am highly experienced, university educated, professional nanny. I have extensive experience taking care of infant age (from 3 months), toddler age, and preschool age kids. In my nanny career I did not missed any age (experienced with newborn babies all the way to 15 y. o. teenagers). Experienced w/ toddler twins...
Zlata can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Zlata is an incredible nanny! She’s the best of the best. A wonderful person and exceptional care taker. A true Mary Poppins! We hired her to take care of our baby full time for 1 year from age 1-2yrs. Zlata is professional, responsible, reliable, punctual, kind,...

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Maya B.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$20-22/hr1 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hi, I'm Maya! I work on call as a CNA at the MPTF retirement facility in Woodland Hills. I'm very reliable, patient, energetic, and positive! I believe that kids with special needs deserve to have the best possible caregiver, someone they can trust and form a close bond with! I'm able to provide a safe trusting environment for...
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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$20/hr5 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello there, I have worked with children for many years. From infants to toddlers and also children with special needs. I love working and helping people and their well being and safety is my priority. Hope to meet you and your family soon! Thank you, Lily
5.0
"Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion."

Miriam L.

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Britni F.


Simi Valley, CA

$25-50/hr5 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi I am a graduate student with my Bachelors in Communications & Marketing. I have experience with babies as early as 4 months and young kids. I have more than 5 references from previous years of babysitting. I was a swim instructor for kids ages 1-10 years old. I have professional safety training: CPR, First Aid and AED and...
Britni can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We have been using Britni as our sitter for a few years now. She is wonderful with our kids (ages 7 & 11). And our kids absolutely adore her. She is friendly, positive, and always smiling. I can't recommend her enough. "

Catie Y.

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Laura D.


Simi Valley, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Loves Children Sitter

Hello My name is Laura I have 10 years of experience working with kids and also special need kids. I can help with Travel, Errands Etc. I love children and I treat them like they're my own. I'm 35 Yrs old, have a lot of patience with kids and really enjoy spending time with them. I'm CPR certified and also Medication Aide...
Laura can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Laura is the best! She has been caring for our almost one year old and three year old for the past year. She is kind, knowledgeable, and a natural with babies. She is caring and sweet with our children and makes us feel comfortable trusting them in her care. We...

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Joli L.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$25-30/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time And Full-Time Caregiver Available

Hired by 26 families in your neighborhood

Hello, my name is Joli! I am a proud mother of two lovely daughters ages 21 and 24 My experience has involved caring for newborn twins, infants, toddlers, young children, pre-teens teens & individuals w/special needs, in addition to senior care. My focus and main objective is with joy, love and gratitude, to provide unsurpassed...
Joli can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"For anyone who is looking for a nanny, I would strongly recommend Joli. She is an amazing nanny who will care for your children as part her family. I hired Joli to work as a nanny a year and half ago. Joli has demonstrated tremendous responsibility in taking care...

Zoe H.

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Danny M.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$25-41/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I've always been passionate about caring for children and helping them grow and develop. With over seven years of childcare experience, I have the skills and knowledge to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I love playing games and having fun with children of all...
Danny can also help with: Travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Danny is an savior angel to our boys. He manages their different personalities, my sons special needs and their tutoring and dietary needs with detailed-care and ease. We are blessed to have him in our daily lives."

Hana A.

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Marissa A.


Simi Valley, CA

$25/hr3 yrs exp

3.0

(1)

As a nurturing childcare provider with over three years of experience, my passion lies in fostering children's growth and development. I believe that every child deserves the most joyful and positive experiences during their early years. My calm and creative nature allows me to engage children in various activities, from outdoor...
Marissa can also help with: Light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

3.0
"I had a phone interview with Marissa for a nanny position and decided to move forward with an in person interview. Confirmed with her on a Friday to have her over Sunday afternoon. She no called/no showed to the in person interview. It is very challenging having to...

Lauren K.

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Marissa A.


Simi Valley, CA

$23-35/hr1 yrs exp

Patient And Compassionate Caregiver

My name is Marissa, I have been working as a caregiver for the past two years. I first started working children with special needs and have been working with senior over this last year. I love this work, and showing people the patience, gentleness and care that they need during this time in their lives.
Marissa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, errands, transportation
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Natalia T.


Calabasas, CA

$10-20/hr6 yrs exp

Part-time Help Always Available

I have had many experiences with taking care of children from the ages of 1year - 18-year-olds. As well as I have had many years of experience with special needs children since I have taken care of my special need cousin.
Natalia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Maghnia E.


Simi Valley, CA

$18-23/hr3 yrs exp

Nanny

In my role as a behavior interventionist, I have had the privilege of working with children with special needs, providing them with the support and guidance they need to navigate their unique challenges. My duties include: Assessing Behavior, Developing Intervention Plans, Implementing Strategies, Monitoring Progress, Providing...
Maghnia can also help with: Craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Shobha P.


Malibu, CA

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have babysat for a 14-month-old and a 5-year-old! Both were wonderful experiences! I have also worked with kids from kindergarten to 8th grade. I currently work with special needs kids from kindergarten to 2nd grade
Shobha can also help with: Meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, light cleaning

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Park, CA

Kayode A.

5.0

I had a great experience riding with this gentleman, very respectful and responsible young man. I am pleased with the service and I highly recommend. Thank you .

- Dara A.

Lily J.

5.0

Lily is really wonderful, she's always on time, always there when i need her, and definitely a recommendation for anyone who's looking for great child care!

- Maxim F.

Kathryn O.

5.0

Kathy was amazing, intuitive, caring and had tremendous insight. All the children love her and she interacts very well with them. Adults and colleagues respect her incredible knowledge and appreciate her helpful attitude. Her work with our student resulted in that student's exponential growth...

- Alice F.

Zlata H.

5.0

Zlata cared for my two young kids for a year and was incredible. My younger one was still a baby when she started, the only reason we parted ways was because the younger one was starting school. She did a great job of teaching them manners, and how to clean up after themselves. She was extremely...

- Care member

Lily J.

5.0

Very personable and helpful. She is a great listener, dependable and a great companion.

- Miriam L.

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