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Special needs caregivers in Pacific Palisades, CA

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Beatriz S.


Los Angeles, CA

$28/hr6 yrs exp

The Help You Need And More!

3.0

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Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

Hi! my name is Beatriz, I have a Bachelor's degree in Education and Child development. I have experience with Montessori method and Special needs (TDAH and Down Syndrome). I worked as a teacher for 2 years with kids 3 years old to 12 years old. I have 5 years of nanny and babysitter experience with infants, toddlers and kids.
Beatriz can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Michael S.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-35/hr6 yrs exp

Caregiver/manny/special Needs Caregiver/babysitter

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

My experiences include being a 'nanny', assisting with basic chaperoning of children of employers I was a personal assistant for, being an art teacher for kids ranging from age 4 to 16, tutoring kids for ISEE and SAT/ACT, ranging in age from 5 to 18, being a caregiver for a young adult on the autism spectrum (special needs), and...
Michael can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

Trustline Certified

5.0
"We hired Michael at the start of the last school year in the midst of the pandemic. He covered my son and another boy in our pod three days a week consistently and on time every day from August through early June. He was patient with the boys, caring, and...

Gabriel T.

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Elizabeth S.


Los Angeles, CA

$24-30/hr8 yrs exp

Experienced Nanny, Bilingual, College Educated, Special Needs & Autism

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello my name is Liz and I'm an empathetic caregiver, A little bit about myself: I come from a large family, so taking care of people comes as second nature to me. I started working as a care giver and found a new passion of taking care of people. I'm also a mother to an adult daughter. My schedule is currently open
Elizabeth can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe global developmental delays and autism. Liz help...

Daisy D.

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Donatella A.


Encino, CA

$30-50/hr2 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 2 years of professional experience working with mentally challenged/disabled people. I have a college degree and years of experience in all aspects of childcare and would love the opportunity to work with you.
5.0
"I needed last minute child care and Donna was available. She was very flexible with me and understanding. I appreciate her professionalism and confidence. My toddler really enjoyed having her here, I would highly recommend her for any services."

Natali S.

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Sophia D.


Marina del Rey, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Developmental Specialist - Early Intervention - DIR/FLOORTIME EXPERT PROVIDER-

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello, My name is Sophia and my passion is to help children and their families with developmental delays to unlock their fullest potential by advocating, educating and promoting healthy developmental strategies. My Credentials include a master's in special education early childhood Birth-grade 2, teaching credentials in CA & NY...
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Sarah M.


Sherman Oaks, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Babysitter Or Part-Time Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My experience caring for children began when I was 13 years old. I have cared for infants as young as a month old, and up to teenagers. I have experience caring for kids with special needs as well as multiples. I am First Aid certified as well as CPR certified. My bachelor's degree is in Child and Adolescent Development with an...
Sarah can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Sarah is a natural. My son immediately asked her for a hug when she walked in the door. She's responsible, caring, and arrived on time. My husband and I felt very comfortable leaving our son in her care. We'll definitely be calling her again!"

Sarabeth M.

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

Special Needs Care

First Aid

Trustline Certified

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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Liliana F.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-25/hr6 yrs exp

Monday Thru Friday Caregiver/CNA/HHA Available

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a certified nursing assistant and home health aide as well as CPR/BLS and first aide certified. I am a patient, dependable, honest, quick thinking and calm individual. I have both personal and professional experience. My experience includes patients with stroke, dementia, Alzheimer's, ALS/Lou Gehrig's disease, hemiplegia,...
5.0
"Gracie has really enjoyed Lily sitting with her because she's fun and engaging. It's not always simple to find activities to do with a special needs child but Lily is kind and understands Gracie. She does an excellent job caring for Gracie's physical needs,...

Nancy B.

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Abegail S.


Beverly Hills, CA

$40/hr10 yrs exp

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood

I am a graduate of a 4 year bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), USRN. I am a Licensed REGISTERED NURSE in California with numerous duties, experience and responsibilities in newborn care, neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), delivering babies, suctioning newborn secretion, cutting of the cord, intermediate care for special...
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"Very punctual. Extremely sweet and caring. Not to mention Abegail is an extremely hard worker who will put the needs of your little one above all. I would hire Abegail 1000x over."

Jhenelle F.

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Alyssa W.


Los Angeles, CA

$49/hr8 yrs exp

Hi! My name is Alyssa and I am excitedly searching for a summer job babysitting. I am currently a Kindergarten teacher for a local school district and would love to put my expertise to use. Since I have summers off from my full time job, I am very flexible with hours and am happy to accommodate as needed. If a structured summer...
Alyssa can also help with: Light cleaning, swimming supervision, grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, carpooling & more
5.0
"Alyssa has been a caregiver for my twins for the last 5 years. She is reliable and responsible but more than that she connected deeply with my kids. They adore her and look forward to seeing her each time she comes. I trust her implicitly and will continue to...

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Erin B.


Beverly Hills, CA

$35-47/hr10 yrs exp

Experienced And Loving Nanny With 20+ Years Experience

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello, I'm a loving and dedicated Nanny with many years experience caring for children of all ages in a live-in and live-out capacity. Now that I've raised my own 3 children including twins, I'm available once again to provide nurturing and care for your children as well! Some of my favorite things to do are spending time...
Erin can also help with: Grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, light cleaning & more
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

First Aid

5.0
"We loved Erin immediately. She is such a wonderful presence which was important because our chronically sick kid needed a calm, soft, caring person around while she was hopped up on steroids. Erin is so kind, experienced, knowledgeable and thoughtful about child...

Lauren G.

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Jenny L.


Topanga, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

Senior Care, Senior W/ Dementia Care, ASD/ADHD Care

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

British-American One-to-One Aide for Seniors, Seniors with Dementia, ADHD/ASD Individuals and those needing help with Social/Work/School/Life Skills. Able to work with Telepathically with non verbals and support FC communicators. Originally enjoyed success as a Commercial Producer & Documentary Producer/Director. Also have...
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Pernilla H.


Van Nuys, CA

$19-24/hr20 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I started babysitting 2-year-old twins at the age of 11. As a teenager babysitting was my life. As soon as I was home from school I went across the street and watched the kids until their father came home from work around 9 p.m. I would make dinner, do homework, play games, bathe the kids, brush their teeth and get them into...
Pernilla can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping
Skills:

Special Needs Care

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Loving and caring mother who is great with children! She always puts the children first and is very dependable! She has watched my children many times and they always have had a great time and always look forward to seeing her again! "

Amanda D.

My name is Jackie and I am a college graduate from SUNY Cortland. Also, I have a BA in Adolescence education in English. I obtained my MSED in Special Education and Literacy. For four years, I worked at a special needs and behavioral school. I love creating crafts and bonding with children. I have previous experience with...
Jacqueline can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, travel
Skills:

Special Needs Care

CPR

First Aid

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Elisheva W.


Venice, CA

$20-25/hr2 yrs exp

Child Care/Tutor

I run a children's media start up. I also work with special needs and sick children through a non-profit.
Elisheva can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep
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Nadee S.


Los Angeles, CA

$27/hr1 yrs exp

I Am A Caring Person And Am Happy To Serve People In Need.

I have years of experience with children and would love to be a nanny I'd describe my personality as a caring, kind and responsible person I'm looking for a job that is close to me with decent wage and healthy environment. I started caring for seniors when on March 2024 In my spare time, I like to take care of my dog,...
Nadee can also help with: Light cleaning, errands, transportation, meal prep
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: Carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Sharlene T.


Beverly Hills, CA

$19-40/hr3 yrs exp

Fun-loving & Trustworthy Child Caretaker

My name is Sharlene and I am a loving and committed babysitter. I have a warm and nurturing personality, and I strive to create a safe and engaging environment for the children in my care. I have 3+ years of experience working with children of all ages, from infants to teenagers & special needs kids. I am skilled in providing...
Sharlene can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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: Meal prep, light cleaning, mobility assistance, errands, personal care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

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Talia H.


Los Angeles, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

I have over 10 years of nannying experience & 8 years of early intervention/special needs direct care experience. I love the outdoors, painting, and helping children embrace their own creativity. My biggest strength when working with children is my ability to enter their world of play and get on their level. I can be silly &...
Talia can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, travel
Skills:

Early Education

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Pacific Palisades, CA

Michael S.

5.0

Michael helped out my niece and nephew for the last week after school. My brother and sister inlaw needed last minute help with their kids and he did a great job looking after them. He picked them up from school, helped them finish their homework and made them dinner each night. He has been...

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Elizabeth S.

5.0

Liz has helped my family for many years. She was originally hired by me in 2010 to help with my newborn son and his two-year-old brother. When my second child was 18 months old he was diagnosed with severe global developmental delays and autism. Liz help participate in the ABA therapy, speech and OT...

- Daisy D.

Donatella A.

5.0

I needed last minute child care and Donna was available. She was very flexible with me and understanding. I appreciate her professionalism and confidence. My toddler really enjoyed having her here, I would highly recommend her for any services.

- Natali S.

Sarah M.

5.0

Sarah is a natural. My son immediately asked her for a hug when she walked in the door. She's responsible, caring, and arrived on time. My husband and I felt very comfortable leaving our son in her care. We'll definitely be calling her again!

- Sarabeth M.

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.

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