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Special needs caregivers in Pacific Palisades, CA

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Danielle R.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$18-20/hr9 yrs exp

Special Needs Caregiver/Nanny

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Hello! My name is Danielle and I am a certified special education teacher and experienced nanny. I taught for the past three years for Chicago Public Schools and have nannied for the past nine years. I am extremely experienced in caring for individuals of varying ability and age levels. I am highly experienced with infants. I am...
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Austin D.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$30-40/hr1 yrs exp

Live-In Companion

The last four months I was in Malibu working 75/wk as a live-in companion for a 22 yr old with Autism. I also have worked in the surf camp industry for the last 6 years, working with kids ages 5-17
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Richard S.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$19-40/hr4 yrs exp

Male Child Care Provider

With a strong background in childcare, CPR certification, and experience working with children with special needs, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to the well-being and development of the children under your care. In my previous roles as a childcare provider and caregiver, I have had the privilege of working...
Richard can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

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Richard S.


Pacific Palisades, CA

$20-45/hr4 yrs exp

Professional Male Care Proivder

Reliable and compassionate professional with a strong background in childcare and personal assistance. With a wealth of experience in senior and child care, I bring reliability, compassion, and a comprehensive skill set to the table. Having supported both children with special needs and the elderly, I am dedicated to fostering...
Richard can also help with: Specialized care, personal care, mobility assistance, companionship, transportation
Skills:

CPR

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Adela M.


Los Angeles, CA

$40/hr20 yrs exp

I'm A Fun, creative And Compassionate Person.

5.0

(1)

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi, my name is Adela M, I'm 49 years old, with 30 years of child care experience. I'm fully vaccinated, I have a clean driving record, bilingual, very responsible and flexible since I'm not married and no kids. I have experience from new born to pre-teens. also I have experience with children with special needs. have great...
5.0
"Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!"

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Molly H.


Marina del Rey, CA

$20-25/hr7 yrs exp

Babysitting!

Hired by 7 families in your neighborhood

Self-proclaimed greatest babysitter of all time! Growing up, I had many different babysitters and still remember my experiences. From these experiences I know how important it is to make sure the children are occupied and having fun while maintaining safety. I am a very trustworthy person as well as very entertaining. In the...
Molly can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Molly was great! She was my first hire from care.com and exceeded all of my expectations. She was right on time, sweet and professional, and best of all my baby girl loved her. I would hire her again anytime!"

Melissa P.

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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: Grocery shopping, craft assistance
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Anna has been so wonderful and caring with our son. We hired Anna as a full-time nanny when I went back to work and she made the transition as easy and smooth as possible. She is very attentive and always makes sure our son is engaged and learning and growing....

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Nèkia M.


Canoga Park, CA

$23-30/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hey, I'm currently a caregiver and have been for over 10 years. Usually, I provide long term care for families. I work with special needs kids and young adults with disabilities. I also double as a mother's helper & I'm a great listener! However, I love kids! I have over 5 years of experience with kids ranging from newborns on...
Nèkia can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nekia is an exceptional nanny who has connected beautifully with our three children, providing them with a loving, safe, and engaging environment. Her creativity, reliability, and genuine care make her an invaluable part of our family. We feel incredibly fortunate...

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Destiny N.


Beverly Hills, CA

$25-50/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I am an accomplished tutor, nanny, and caregiver with over 15 years of experience in providing exceptional caregiving and companionship (for elders and children), nannying and educational services for children; including those with learning disabilities and special needs. Through my dedication, compassion, and ability to foster...
Destiny can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, carpooling, meal prep & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare...

Bobby N.

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Destinee W.


Woodland Hills, CA

$20/hr10 yrs exp

Superb Caregiver

4.2

(5)

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 IHSS Provider
5.0
"Destinee is the best care giver I’ve ever hired. She’s very sweet and caring."

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Alyssa C.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-45/hr10 yrs exp

Loving Nanny With Years Of Experience

Hired by 18 families in your neighborhood

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I have been working with families off of Care for more than 12 years. A little about me: I have a master's degree, ECE, elementary and special education teaching experience. My childcare background includes caring for multiples, newborns, toddlers, medical and special needs children. I've worked...
Alyssa can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Early Education

CPR

5.0
"Out of all of the nanny's we have ever had for either of our children, Alyssa is hands down the best of the best. She is dependable, punctual, warm, kind, and the perfect person you would want to leave your kids with. She is friendly and playful but also very...

Chelsey C.

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Marcella F.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-30/hr5 yrs exp

Hired by 22 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I am Marcella, I am 29 yo. My child care experience includes all age groups including special needs. I find such joy in being a positive mentor in a child's life. I am willing to do housekeeping that includes light housework, laundry, and meal preparation. Keeps children's living and play areas tidy. Help with homework...
Marcella can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"We came to LA for a work event. I was very nervous to hire a sitter so far away from home but Marcella was absolutely wonderful! My son had so much fun with her. When he woke up in the morning he looked all over our airbnb for her and was sad she was gone. She was...

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Misozi M.


Woodland Hills, CA

$20/hr4 yrs exp

Caregiver

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

hello. my name is Mimi. I have been a caregiver for 5years and am also a Certified nursing assistant. I have experience in special needs adults, teenagers and kids. I love working with people with disabilities because it gives me joy to see me help them with daily activities. I have great positive energy, am creative in art...
Misozi can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

CNA

5.0
"Mimi is amazing, hired her to take care of my mother and would also help with my 5 month old daughter. Very punctual, dependable and generally good at her job, I would definitely recommend her."

Alinase M.

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Heaven H.


Van Nuys, CA

$25-28/hr4 yrs exp

Inclusive Sitter

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Throughout my career, I've dedicated myself to working with special needs children, fostering inclusion and providing personalized care. With three years of experience at an inclusive school in Orange and an additional year as a one-on-one support for a child within a school setting, I've honed my skills in creating supportive...
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Nuriya L.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

Amazing Westside Nanny - Infant/toddler/special Needs

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello Families! I currently work full time as a nanny in Beverly Hills to two wonderful boys, 2. 5y & 6y, I have been with this family for 18 months and unfortunately, for me, some new career opportunities has the family packing up and moving across the country. I will be reluctantly saying goodbye to them soon and so am back on...
Nuriya can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping, carpooling, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Nuriya was an integral part of our household TEAM for 2 years, helping with the mental load of running a household with a toddler with special needs. We have 2 boys - now ages 2.5 (w/ Ataxic Cerebral Palsy) and 6.5 - and as a former preschool teacher she balanced...

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-30/hr3 yrs exp

Full Time Caregiver Available!

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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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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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

One-to-one Aide For Teens

British-American One-to-One Aide for teens needing help with Social/Work/Life Skills. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have career as an Integrated Interior Designer & work notably with Special Needs families around energy healing in the home through design. Extensive...
Jenny can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
" Jenny is an experienced child-care professional who's affable, kid-friendly, trustworthy, and discreet. She's a self-starter who can solve any problem that arises. She knows how to help set boundaries for kids so they know what is expected of them at home, school,...

Jan V.

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Mayra B.


Woodland Hills, CA

$45-50/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced & Caring Special Needs CNA/PCA/Nanny

Hello, my name is Mayra, I am currently a licensed nurse but have been a caregiver for over 20 years; I've also worked as a certified PCA with special needs children, teens & adults with autism, ADHD, cerebral palsy, etc. I love helping those that have bodily limitations, because that's all it is; our hearts function all the...
5.0
"Mayra is an excellent health care provider! Her medical knowledgeable is solid. She is very compassionate and caring. She has outstanding people skills. Her work experience is expansive that include pediatric, adult and senior care. She is CPR certified. I...

Denna J.

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver, Seniors, Flexible Schedule,

Hello Family, My name is Stephanie. I am here to assist you and your Loved one in this time of need. Please email me. I have experience as a Caregiver for over 10 years. I am also a Respite Care provider. I am patient, kind, prompt and reliable as well as spiritual, enthusiastic, gentle and positive. I am a resident in Santa...
5.0
"Stephanie was hired to provide companionship to my husband who suffers from early stage of Alzheimer's disease at the time. She is smart, intelligent, reliable, charming, and a problem solver. She took him to walk on the Santa Monica beach and accompany him to...

Alice P.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacific Palisades, CA

Adela M.

5.0

Adela is caring and professional. She has many decades experience of being a nanny and it shows with how she interacts with my son. Plus she’s on time and communicative!

- Care member

Molly H.

5.0

Our family of five (10 yr / 5 / 1) really loved Molly. The kids were always happy to have her come over, and we will miss her now that she is moving! She was always punctual and responsiveness.

- Andy W.

Anna G.

5.0

Anna cared for our toddler for about 8 months before we decided to send him to preschool. She was never late a single day, very attentive to our son and helped around the house and with laundry. She's very responsible and a good communicator. she helped teach our son not to hit or bite and has been...

- Carolyn A.

Nèkia M.

5.0

Nekia is an exceptional nanny who has connected beautifully with our three children, providing them with a loving, safe, and engaging environment. Her creativity, reliability, and genuine care make her an invaluable part of our family. We feel incredibly fortunate to have her, and highly recommend...

- Care member

Destiny N.

5.0

Destiny has been a fantastic sitter for our 2 year old daughter. She quickly became familiar with our kids routines, likes and dislikes allowing for her to be comfortable with Destiny when we weren't around. Destiny would help us with regular pick ups from daycare and would feed, change, and...

- Bobby N.

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