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Robin M.


Simi Valley, CA

$17/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Childcare Provider/Nanny

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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: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Jordan K.


Simi Valley, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

Full-Time Nanny/Babysitter Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I've been a nanny to 5 kids for the past 15 years as well as many years working with other amazing families and at a school. I've worked with kids of all ages & special needs. I have CPR/first aid experience and have taken childcare development classes.
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, swimming supervision, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

My skill set is versatile, extending from providing essential transportation services to ensuring meticulous personal care in bathing and dressing, as well as maintaining orderly housekeeping. Additionally, I have extensive experience in babysitting, particularly for children with special needs. My ABA certification equips me...
Miguel can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

CPR

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Andi J.


Woodland Hills, CA

$21-26/hr8 yrs exp

Professional Child Care Taker

I absolutely love caring for children. With over 15 years of experience, I've had the joy of working with kids of all ages, creating fun, safe, and nurturing environments where they can learn and grow. I believe every child is unique, so I focus on making each day engaging, whether that means playing, helping with homework, or...
Andi can also help with: Swimming supervision, carpooling, light cleaning, grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

CURRENTLY AWAY FOR COLLEGE Hi, my name is Rachel! I have over five years of experience babysitting children aged 4 to 13. Currently, I am studying video game design at USC. I have experience caring for special needs children and those with severe food allergies, having personally managed a peanut allergy through oral...
Rachel can also help with: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

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Julie S.


Agoura Hills, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced Child Care Provider

I have over 20 years of experience working with children and families. Little Transportation (to and from appointments, events, etc.) Overnight Little Care and Parental Support. Sleep Learning Potty Learning Special Needs and Disabilities/ASL Light Housekeeping Sorting/Organizing Laundry Wash & Fold (Littles & Parents)...
Julie can also help with: Meal prep, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Destinee W.


Woodland Hills, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Superb Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a wonderful pillar in the home care industry for over 14 years. My goal is to provide great skilled nursing care inside the home that a client would receive inside a facility. I provide companionship, light housekeeping, errands, doctors appointments, exercises, ROM, ADL, etc COVID VACCINATED
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Jenece B.


Agoura Hills, CA

$25-30/hr5 yrs exp

The Caregiver Your Family Is Looking For..

I am an experienced caregiver with over 16 years of assisting seniors and children with special needs. I am patient, kind, trust worthy, encouraging and always willing to lend a helping hand. I know first hand what it's like to want to feel comfortable with someone who is caring for a family member. My goal is to provide that. I...
Jenece can also help with: Specialized care, companionship, light cleaning, meal prep, mobility assistance, errands & more
Skills:

Home Health Aide

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I first started my caretaking journey taking care of my grandparents who both had dementia. I have also been a caregiver for another elderly couple who needed a lot of hands on help. I also have experience with special needs adults and children. I have empathy, patience, and am able to provide physical and emotional support to...
Jennette can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, personal care, errands, companionship, mobility assistance & more
Skills:

CPR

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Heather S.


Simi Valley, CA

$25/hr10 yrs exp

Patient, Kind And Artsy Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have been a nanny for 13 years. I have experience with multiples, newborns, special needs and severe allergy dietary restrictions. I love animals and art. Caring for children is my calling. I love my job.
Heather can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Rosa A.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$17-50/hr11 yrs exp

Rosa

I'd describe my personality as kind patient determined I love to help others life is challenging as it is and if I can help in any situation I'm more than happy to do it
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Paulina V.


West Hills, CA

$20-25/hr10 yrs exp

Compassionate And Experienced Caregiver For Teens With Special Needs

I am a dedicated full-time caregiver with extensive experience supporting teens with neurological and developmental needs, including epilepsy and Asperger's. I specialize in creating safe, structured, and supportive environments tailored to each individual's unique challenges and strengths. My approach combines patience,...
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Angeles G.


Simi Valley, CA

$25-30/hr1 yrs exp

Special Needs Assistant

Hello! I have years of experience working with children from infancy stage, to adolescents. I have worked in home settings, and public school systems. I have a passion to help others, and make a positive impact in this generation. I am trained and specialized in special needs teaching for individuals diagnosed with autism, ADHD,...

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I just graduated from UCSC with a bachelor's degree in biology and love working with kids. I have 7 years of experience working with all age groups and special needs children . I can help with Swimming Supervision, Cooking/Meal Preparation, pick up's and help with homework.
Maryam can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ella D.


Simi Valley, CA

$19-25/hr2 yrs exp

Things About Me!

I currently work as a respite caregiver for special needs on Tuesdays after school. I absolutely love spending time with kids and hanging out. I've helped tutor before on homework and made meals. For one family I watched all three of their kids and made them lunch and dinner and cleaned their whole downstairs after playing lots...
Ella can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Shana R.


West Hills, CA

$18-35/hr10 yrs exp

Special Needs Educator

Since the loss of many jobs, I now pre-test students, access their needs and create academic goals for them to meet. All work is outlined with the state and at the end, I then post-test students and mark their progress. All of my students have post-tested at the top of their class!
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Chanelle D.


Thousand Oaks, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Your Go To Nanny!

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

The best compliment I always receive from my clients is that they know that I take care of their children as if they are my own. I now have 20 years of experience after beginning my career at 11 years old, when I learned how to care for newborns and toddlers. I absolutely fell in love with newborn & infant care and I have...
Chanelle can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Diana K.


Calabasas, CA

$15-28/hr7 yrs exp

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi there, I'm Diana! I am CPR and first aid trained! I have my own vehicle and insurance. I have quite a bit of experience from neonatal care to nannying to live in nannying to special needs care to night nurse to potty training to sleep training . I have experience from the age of premie till age 16. I have over half a decade...
Diana can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Orit B.


Agoura Hills, CA

$30-35/hr10 yrs exp

Greetings! My name us Orit (pronounced Oreet). I'm a retired pediatric physical therapist with more than 40 years of experience working with babies and children with a wide variety of diagnoses. I worked many years in clinics and hospitals where I was known to be the "to go to" when it comes to working with kids because I've...
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Caitlin Juels J.


Agoura Hills, CA

$17-20/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitting And Animal Care

I work with special needs children, mostly kindergarten and elementary. I do 1/1 work mostly. I'm an Instructional Assistant, Special Education for LVUSD. Working with kids has always been my passion. Ever since I started working with special needs children, I feel like it has changed my life! They are stronger than anyone...

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