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Special needs caregivers in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families,
I'm from Brazil, 38yo.
Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years and with special needs.
Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage...
5.0
"Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!"
Care member
5.0
(1)
I have worked as a behavior therapist with children of all ages. Children with behavioral and developmental challenges require special care that I am equipped to provide. I am bright, caring and fun but firm when need be. I believe in positive reinforcement as primary means to motivate children. Learning through play and...
5.0
(1)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Before being an Early Intervention Teacher at Pediatric Therapy Network, my mother worked with children and adults with special needs for over 20 years. Working with children has shown me the significance and beauty in helping people become independent and active members in society.
5.0
"Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he...
Elinor R.
Precilla R.
Hawthorne, CA
$18-25/hr • 1 yrs exp
Heart Warming, Fun, Friendly, Reliable, Very Organized, Very Patient, Loves Cleaning
5.0
(1)
Hello there, my name is Precilla. I am currently 22 years old with two children of my own. A little about myself, I love to cook and bake. I'm in school with the major of child development and would love to go into culinary school in the future. I have been a babysitter for almost 3 years now and have had a great experience. My...
Precilla can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision
5.0
"Love how she carries herself as a person. She is very encouraging, enthusiastic, and engaging with my children! Definitely going to count on Precilla with my children! My kids love her!!"
Care member
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've always been told I have a natural calling for caregiving, with keen motherly instincts, and who knows how to create a special bond with all the children in my care.
I have experience working as a teachers assistant at a private in-home preschool facility where I specialized in developmental health for children with special...
Savannah can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend. "
Jonathan B.
Jasmine A.
Hawthorne, CA
$18-30/hr • 2 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
Hi my name is Jasmine and I am an incoming fourth year at UC San Diego seeking a babysitting position. I have worked as a regular nanny, so I am familiar with adapting to the needs of different families and their children. In addition to previous experience as a babysitter/nanny, I have a very large family and therefore have...
Jasmine can also help with: Meal prep, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!"
Meg K.
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have 10 years of experience as a nanny. I love children and enjoy working with them and I am taking my responsibility very seriously. I assure you of my honesty and integrity.
I am bilingual with fluency in English and Spanish languages.
I am certified in CPR and First Aid.
I'm a foster mom too
I work well with all personality...
Maritza can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"The basics about Maritza are that she is reliable, trustworthy, kind and smart. The great things about Maritza are innumerable! I would hire her back in a heartbeat, but our schedule needs aren't compatible. She was a wonderful communicator, with adults and my...
Kelly B.
Crystiani S.
Redondo Beach, CA
$35-40/hr • 10 yrs exp
Experiences Of Last 10 Years Are With Newborn, Toddlers And Special Needs.
5.0
(17)
Hired by 15 families in your neighborhood
Dear Families,
I'm from Brazil, 38yo.
Caring for children has always been my passion! I hold a childhood education certification working as a teacher with little ones aged 0 to 5 years.
Since 2013, I've been nurturing and supporting families including a meaningful experience as program for teenage twins one with special needs....
Crystiani can also help with: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Crys was our full time nanny for about 4 months before she made a career transition. She took care of our triplet infants during this time.
Crys is an amazing, wonderful nanny and we miss her terribly! She loved our kids and took really great care of them. Her...
Dinesh C.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters. I hold a California teaching certification in Early Childhood Education as well as a BS in Psychology. I have worked for local School District for 32 years and taught at private schools. I currently am employed with local school district as a substitute teacher and privately tutor special...
Dawn can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, meal prep
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Early Education
5.0
"Dawn is the type of person that always gives 100%. She's dedicated her career to helping others, especially children. Dawn always has fun and creative ideas that she's doing with the kids. She's full of energy and keeps kids active and engaged."
Tasha B.
Katwims E.
Lawndale, CA
$30/hr • 8 yrs exp
5.0
(7)
Hired by 4 families in your neighborhood
I am a psychologist specializing in children, graduated in Venezuela. For the situation of my country I came looking for a better future. I'm the third of six sisters. I have years of experience starting with my younger sisters, and ending with my patients who have all been children. In Venezuela I work in a school with children...
Katwims can also help with: Craft assistance, travel, carpooling, swimming supervision
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Katty is a kind, caring and thoughtful nanny. I highly recommend her!"
Amy M.
5.0
(8)
Hired by 11 families in your neighborhood
Hello, My name is Kevrene. I'm very passionate about working with children ever since my aunt opened up her daycare when I was 12. I started working there at the age of 16 and knew since then I wanted my career to be involving children and their development. I've worked with kids from the age of newborn to about 15 years of age....
Kevrene can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
5.0
"I don't think there are enough words to adequately convey just how much Kevrene has meant to our family. Over the last twelve weeks, she has shown up at our home each night with a smile on her face ready to debrief the day, provide positive reinforcement,...
Natasha B.
Sonya H.
Wilmington, CA
$20-25/hr • 9 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a special education teacher who is taking a hiatus from teaching to raise my daughter. I have 9 years of experience working with children, including ABA experience. I've worked with a wide age range from 2-year-olds to 22-year-old young adults. Willing to work with typically developing children and people with disabilities....
5.0
"Sonya is an awesome caregiver to hire. She has excellent communication, asks important questions regarding the children who will be under her care, is dependable, takes her job pretty seriously, she is punctual for her appointments. I would definitely hire her...
Esther L.
5.0
(1)
Hello! My name is Tiara and I am 24years old! I am a Fun, creative and down to earth person. I love to laugh and make people smile (: I have 8years of experience babysitting and nannying. I am a non-smoker, I have reliable transportation with a clean driving record and background check. I am also good with all kinds of pets! I...
Rosa S.
Lawndale, CA
$21-26/hr
I have experience working with students with special needs. I've worked in both preschool and elementary schools.
I have over 10yrs of experience working with twins, special needs, newborns and all sorts of families. I started babysitting when I was in HS then I went to college for astrophysics but made childcare my profession. I enjoy being part of a child's upbringing while relieving some of the parenthood workload.
Io can also help with: Grocery shopping, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep, carpooling & more
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
First Aid
I have 4 years of caregiving and companion experience. I have worked with elderly clients, special needs clients and disabled clients. I'd describe my personality as easy going, dependable and considerate.
I like caring for others because I believe they deserve someone who will pay attention to the smallest detail, be patient...
Nancy can also help with: Companionship, errands, light cleaning, dementia, home modification, live-in home care & more
Skills:
CPR
Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood
I first started working with children in high school, and in time I have worked in many diverse situations. Which has led to my passion in working with all types of special needs children from babies to preteens. I have always had a passion working with Children, Elderly, and People who aren't diagnosed with a disability. I am a...
Marycatherine can also help with: Meal prep, carpooling, swimming supervision, light cleaning, craft assistance, grocery shopping & more
Skills:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
Deeanna C.
San Pedro, CA
$18-22/hr • 10 yrs exp
I am 33-year-old , and here are a few things I can do with children , I have 13 years experience with child care .
Direct activities for infants, toddlers and school-age children
Plan and prepare nutritious meals and snacks
Change diapers, bathe, feed and monitor play
Sanitize indoor toys and outdoor play...
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I've been doing this type of work for over 25 years, worked with several different types of clients, Dementia, Alzheimer's, cancer diabetics, hypertension, bathing light house keeping errands Dr appt meal prep social interaction, outings, I do have some experience with special needs clients, I love what I do, sometimes it gets...
Angelina can also help with: Dementia, hospice services, errands, meal prep, light cleaning, companionship & more
Hi my name is Brittany, I have had about a year experience in caring for clients that have had cerebral palsy to clients with schizophrenia and clients with different needs with ADLs and more.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask me :)
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA
Crystiani S.
5.0
Crys is kind, caring, responsive, responsible, and professional. Anyone would be lucky to have her work with their children!
- Care member
Robinna B.
5.0
Robinna has been the best babysitter we've had for our special needs son. Not only did she take the time to get to know our son. She constantly interacts with him the whole time she spends time with him. My son was delayed in speech and she saw the progress he made this year. She has learned...
- Elinor R.
Precilla R.
5.0
Love how she carries herself as a person. She is very encouraging, enthusiastic, and engaging with my children! Definitely going to count on Precilla with my children! My kids love her!!
- Care member
Savannah C.
5.0
Hard worker. Very reliable. Highly recommend.
- Jonathan B.
Jasmine A.
5.0
Jasmine babysat for us a few times. My kids (age 1 through age 9) liked her and requested that she come back. She was reliable. Thanks!
- Meg K.
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