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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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Amal A.


Oak Park, CA

$20-25/hr6 yrs exp

I've been a home health aide and a direct care worker and caregiver for 6 years. I have experience with all kinds of clients. It's easy for me to learn a routine and keep up with it. If im given instructions I'll be able to do exactly what's needed. I treat everyone with love and care and treat them as if they're family.
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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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

Early Education

First Aid

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, travel, meal prep, craft assistance & more
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Lily J.


West Hills, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Childcare/caregiver

5.0

(9)

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, swimming supervision, carpooling, meal prep, craft assistance, travel & more
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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

$25-35/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: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

5.0
"Zlata is one of the best childcare workers we’ve ever met! She is really the only person we feel comfortable with watching our 4 yr old son for date nights etc. She is attentive, kind, and knowledgeable. I recommend her a hundred times over! "

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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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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, swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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

$22-41/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have always been passionate about caring for children and supporting their growth and development. With over seven years of childcare experience, I possess the skills and knowledge needed to provide a safe and nurturing environment for your child. I am patient, calm, and creative, and I enjoy playing games and having fun with...
Danny can also help with: Meal prep, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping
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: Grocery shopping, meal prep, light cleaning, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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: Light cleaning, transportation, errands, meal prep
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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:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
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Robin M.


Simi Valley, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider/Nanny

I'm a mother/grandmother who loves children and has spent most of my working life with them in some capacity. I ran an in-home childcare for 10+ years. I also worked at a school for 3 years as the dance teacher. My husband and I spent 5 years as foster parents to children with special needs and I also worked two years as a...
Robin can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Jasmine P.


Agoura Hills, CA

$30/hr8 yrs exp

Empathetic, Reliable Nanny

I am a local nanny and pet sitter with over 8 years of experience with kids of all ages ranging from newborns, infants, toddlers up to tweens. I have experience with special needs children as well. I enjoy being outdoors. I am searching for a part time family who is looking for an active, trustworthy nanny.
Jasmine can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Oak Park, CA

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.

Joli L.

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 of our children and in keeping the...

- Zoe H.

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