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Special needs caregivers in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Shaela H.
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
$25/hr • 1 yrs exp
I would describe my personality as outgoing, energetic and diplomatic!
I first started working with kids when I was in middle school, I was a volunteer for many different summer camps and organizations. I have had the privilege of working with special needs children of all ages, in both the classroom and the playground!
One...
Shaela can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm Yasmin and I have more than 25 thousand hours worked with children.
In Brazil I was a judo teacher for children aged 3-16 and I was also a babysitter for 3 children (1 special needs)
Here in the USA I worked for 4 families in LA and now I'm currently working for 2 families
one family with special needs and other family...
Yasmin can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well"
Care member
Bridget B.
Lomita, CA
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(13)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
For the past eight years, I have worked with seniors of all levels of care, specifically with Alzheimer and Dementia care. Working with them has taught me a lot and given me a lot of patience and love for people. I am passionate about what I do and I always look out for the well being of others. I am well experienced in bathing,...
Bridget can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, personal care
5.0
"Bridget worked with my father in law Harry at Sunrise in Hermosa reminiscence ward. She was his assigned head caregiver. She was wonderful with him. She treated him like family. If you want someone who is professional, personable and really caring she is the person...
MaryLou G.
5.0
(5)
Hello, my name is Teresa and I am a caring, sweet, patient and reliable nanny. I enjoy reading, signing, dancing and cooking healthy meals for children. I have been working with kids for 20+ years. I have experience from newborns to 11-year-olds, both girls and boys. I have also cared for children with special needs and have...
Teresa can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations!
She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our...
Care member
Amanda O.
Torrance, CA
$30/hr • 15 yrs exp
Toddler Teacher Looking For Extra Work On The Weekends, Bilingual In Spanish
4.5
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
As someone with 15 years of experience as a childcare provider, I'm passionate about fostering children's development. My calm, creative, and friendly nature allows me to connect with children easily. I'm dedicated to open communication with parents and enforce household rules with ease. From outdoor games to educational...
Amanda can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning, grocery shopping
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Early Education
5.0
"Amanda is awesome. I would recommend her to everyone."
Susan O.
Danielle S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$25-30/hr • 6 yrs exp
Stay-at-home Mom Who Is Now An Empty Nester Would Love To Help You And Your Family Out
5.0
(1)
Hired by 9 families in your neighborhood
I am a Certified Newborn Specialist with a degree in early child development. I taught newborn care and babysitting courses at Henry Mayo Hospital. I volunteer at Torrance Memorial, use to for Children's hospital as a newborn cuddler, and worked nursery at my church. I have experience with preemies, multiples and special needs,...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
Early Education
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a...
Kelly H.
Jessica A.
Hermosa Beach, CA
$62/hr • 10 yrs exp
Nanny Jes Providing Care With Respect And Structured Fun!
5.0
(1)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I have 11+ years of professional child care experience: on-call, short-term, long-term, travel, overnight, live-in. I am CPR/First Aide+AED certified for all ages (infant-adults). I am trained as a Newborn Care Specialist, my D Tap vaccine is up to date. I am Life Scan and Trust line certified in CA. Travel ready with a current...
Jessica can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
Trustline Certified
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've taken care of adults with dementia and alzheimers.
I've worked with adult with special needs.
I am very patient and caring and understandv that each individual has certain needs. I'm willing too make sure your loved one is taken care of and I'm trusted in caring for them.
Angella can also help with: Light cleaning, dementia, respite care, meal prep, errands, transportation & more
5.0
"Angella was a tremendous Help to our Mother
On a Daily Basis from helping her get up every Morning to her shower and also with going to the Bathroom as well as daily Chores from House Cleaning to Laundry and Cooking
our Mother suffer from Dementia as well as...
Steve E.
5.0
(2)
I have experience with children and young adults with Down syndrome. I have patience and compassion. I have experience teaching basic living skills and speech. Also, I have experience volunteering with special needs children and young adults.
5.0
"Friendly and always there to help!"
Sonja B.
Latriss C.
Hawthorne, CA
$34/hr • 2 yrs exp
4.5
(10)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi there I'm a certified nurse assistant for 2yrs I also worked for junior blind with special needs kids I also work for lausd school district and Sharon care center which a Convalescent home as you can see I love helping people
5.0
"Latriss was an amazing, competent and flexible caregiver. She was willing to go above and beyond. She would still be working for our family except we had to relocate to the east coast. "
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I was a stay-at-home mother for 13 years raising my 3 children, one of which had special needs, extensive medical needs and global delays. I taught at a local preschool for 7 years. Upon leaving that school I worked as a nanny for a family of 4 children with 5-year-old twins, a 3-year-old and a 10 day old as well as and 2...
Lisa can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, grocery shopping, meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Very friendly, outgoing, and excellent with our son :o)"
Trish S.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angella I was born and raised in the South Bay I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been taking care and watching special needs children/adults for over 15 years. I also was a preschool teacher for 20 years. I've done habilitation respite care and assistant living care with young...
5.0
"Angella has a true gift with children. She can handle a roomful of active 2 yr olds or a tween with severe, non-verbal autism and intellectual disabilities. She also has experience with children with behavioral and mood disorders. Your children will love her and...
Nancy B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hello my name is Alexis H,
I am a loving mother to my 2-year-old son. Very passionate about anything that I do.
Currently studies in child development with some units completed. Along with years of experience with child care.
Managed a motor sensory gym for children of all abilities. Autism Spectrum and Special Needs...
Alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Alexis is very sweet and personable. My kids loved her, and my toddler is pretty particular. She was early everyday and she actively played with my preschooler so he had a lot of fun with her. She is wonderful!"
Aarika S.
4.5
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hello! My name is Brittany, from San Pedro Ca. I have experience with infants to toddlers, to school age, preteens, teenagers all the above. I've worked for many daycare's, public schools, and much more! I have worked for Los Angeles Unified School District as a regular aid and an aid for children with special needs. , and I am...
Brittany can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Brittany is awesome. She always arrives early and is great with my children. She is a hard-worker, professional and reliable. She worked for me watching my newborn for one week straight and it was great. I love having her at my home all the time. She is a seasoned...
Keli G.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm a mother of 4 children and one of my daughter had an handicap at 2 years old and I learned how to take care of her and succeeded. I'm now a grand-mother of 4 and my grand-daughter of 3 years old loves to say: grandma is strong because I can take care of her, feed her, teach her, play with her and exercise with her.
I can...
Martine can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance, carpooling, travel, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We have been blessed to have Martine as a caregiver for my father, and it is without hesitation
that I highly recommend her services to anyone seeking compassionate and comprehensive hands on care. Martine is a full service caregiver and much more. She is a rare...
Paul B.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have several babysitting and nanny references and have worked in a highly structured church child care for 2+ years. I have experience with multiples, special needs, CPR and high pressure situations. I do all of the grocery shopping, planning and cooking of meals for my family and also have house cleaning experience. I am a...
Anna can also help with: Travel, carpooling, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, meal prep & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"Anna is a GREAT household or personal assistant. She has a good attitude, takes directions easily and works independently. She is also punctual and a good communicator. My home has never been so organized!"
Katie H.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have 28 years experience working for RBUSD as a substitute child development teacher and a special Ed Aide. I have worked with children of all ages and abilities and differing abilities including , Autism and Down Syndrome. I am the mother of 3 grown children two of which had learning disabilities. I have an associates degree...
5.0
"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Dawn S. She has been an outstanding mentor and leader throughout our time working together. Dawn is exceptionally determined and dependable, and always goes beyond what is expected of her. She has a very calming energy...
Devon C.
Angella G.
Redondo Beach, CA
$23-25/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
My name is Angella.
I was born and raised in the South Bay. I moved to Arizona in 1996 and moved back a couple years ago. I have been a caregiver for the past 25+ years.
I've worked 15+ years with special needs children/adults
I also have worked 25+ years in child care and 5 years with elderly care.
I've created safe and...
Angella can also help with: Carpooling, meal prep, light cleaning, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Angella is amazing with my 3yo daughter and 5yo son. She's flexible with last minute changes and very accommodating. She's an amazing babysitter!"
Christina Y.
5.0
(4)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
My name is Yesi and I love working with children. I play an instrumental role in my Church and in the Children's Ministry, I teach them about morals, values, maintain good habits, respect and how to be kind! I have experience working with the Disabled community, emphasis work with Special needs children, rescue babies & children...
Yesenia can also help with: Carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, travel, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"Yessi helps us with date nights, overnights, and occasional weekend coverage. She has a great personality and is very caring. Our son loves playing with her, and she keeps him active and engaged."
Stanley X.
Lily Beth L.
Redondo Beach, CA
$30-35/hr • 6 yrs exp
5.0
(17)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Early childhood experience is very important and the right nanny caring for your child plays a critical role in your child's brain development.
I provide continuous meticulous care, attention, and stimulation for your child. I'm a B. S. Nursing graduate. I've worked at Lincoln Elementary School taking care of special needs...
Lily Beth can also help with: Light cleaning, craft assistance, carpooling
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
5.0
"We met Beth at the end of March and she's been watching our 1.5 year old daughter once a week for our date nights. Beth is super warm, friendly and extremely reliable. We immediately felt really comfortable and confident with Beth. She is interactive with our...
Shannon M.
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Yasmin A.
5.0
She is an excellent nanny, she took care of my babie very well
- Care member
Bridget B.
5.0
Bridget was ideal to work with. Honest and caring. Very courteous. Will definitely be hiring her again.
- Keith E.
Teresa B.
5.0
Teresa was hired by our family 3 years ago and has far exceeded our expectations!
She started watching our 6 month old baby during covid. She was extremely careful and cautious and helped keep our baby and family as healthy as possible. Then she began watching our twins that came along shortly after...
- Care member
Amanda O.
4.0
It is with great satisfaction that I recommend Amanda O. as a babysitter. She has been working for us since August 2014. She watches my two children (ages 5 and 8) two - four times a week over the school year and summer breaks and it has been a pleasure to have her services at my home.
Amanda...
- Monika W.
Danielle S.
5.0
Danielle is one of the few friends that was able to soothe my severely disabled daughter when she was very young. We have been friends for 15+ years and she is a reliable and trustworthy person. I would feel comfortable having her care for my daughter who is a teenager now, and is wheelchair...
- Kelly H.
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