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Special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA
Lachinda B.
Los Angeles, CA
$17/hr • 6 yrs exp
There Is Beauty To See And Something To Learn From Each Individual You Brush Paths With...
5.0
(1)
I have over 25 years of experience caring for people of all ages, with all types of illness, disease and disorders.
I am a mother to a 12-year-old autistic son. I have had experience throughout the years working in the nursing field caring for people with mental and physical challenges. I have also had a live-in adult young male...
Taylor M.
Beverly Hills, CA
$50-100/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Allow me to introduce myself. I hail from the scenic town of Pebble Beach, CA, and earned a Bachelor of Science in Business from Pepperdine University in Malibu in 2018. Following my academic pursuits, I embarked on a professional journey obtaining my Series 7 license and delving into the realm of private wealth management,...
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
(5)
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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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: Swimming supervision, light cleaning, meal prep, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:
First Aid
Early Education
CPR
5.0
"Teresa was a great nanny for us for several years with our two kids. She is excellent with babies and toddlers, very loving, caring, nurturing and patient. She is extremely reliable and dependable, and was flexible with her time when needed."
Michael H.
5.0
(2)
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
"You will be blessed if you are lucky enough to have Liliana as a caregiver for your loved one. She intuitively anticipates what help and support is needed, and goes the extra mile to do whatever is necessary to the improve health, relaxation, cleanliness, and well...
Stephanie S.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I have been caring for a special young lady. I have respect for her life as is. I help with bathing, dressing, talking, laughing and some discipline.
5.0
"Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I...
Jeff G.
Ana M.
Los Angeles, CA
$35-57/hr • 10 yrs exp
5.0
(2)
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: Meal prep, carpooling, light cleaning, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
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: Swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, travel
Skills:
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"She is a very positive person. She is more then willing to help you out. "
Jeremy L.
5.0
(15)
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:
CPR
Early Education
Special Needs Care
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.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi! My name is Aleksandra (Allie) and I recently graduated with an MA in English Literature from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. My past experience includes working at a summer camp in Washington DC, the National Children's Research Center (NCRC), a preschool in Washington, DC, for both special and non-special needs...
Aleksandra can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance
5.0
"Allie was wonderful with my 2 year old and 1 year old as a date night sitter and even helped out with my two dogs. She's extremely intelligent and very professional and punctual. We will be using Allie again in the future!"
Lisa P.
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: Carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision, travel, light cleaning, craft assistance & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
Early Education
First Aid
5.0
"Savannah is a very responsible young woman. She is detail oriented and has a great work ethic. The kids love her and she has a great relationship with them. If she were still in our area, we would love to have her work with us again."
Christina R.
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I'm an experienced caregiver who has extensive experience nannying for newborns (including those with special needs), babysitting children of all ages, trained lifeguard and swim instructor, former girl scout camp counselor and program leader. I have loved caring for, playing with and enriching the lives of children for decades....
Anne can also help with: Travel, craft assistance, grocery shopping, carpooling, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Anne had incredible patience with our newborn and toddler. We were so lucky she could help us out! She's a jack of all trades and thanks to her experience across food, handiwork, etc, our home was in ideal conditions with her around. Not to mention, our kids love...
Mary R.
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Taking care of your loved one, is my passion. Over 28 plus years in the medical field licensed and many years of hands on experience, treating your loved one with the love, dignity and respect helping krep them as independent as possible. Every day's a different journey and I'm hear to assist every step of the way. I come with...
5.0
"Andrea was a Fantastic care giver to my nephew. She was punctual, caring, hard working, reliable and was a great addition to the house while she was there. I would highly recommend her and would definitely hire her again."
Claudine J.
5.0
(5)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
With a gentle hand and a caring heart, I love what I do. God has guided me as well as annointed my hands to care for people who need my services. For over 31 plus years I have been honored to have worked with various types of clients, Special Needs, Dementia/Alzhimers, Post Surgery, Tramatic Brain Injuries, Stroke, Parkinson,...
Andrea can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, hospice services, companionship, dementia, errands & more
Skills:
CNA
Home Health Aide
Medical Equipment Experience
5.0
"Andrea is very engaging with my mom and treats her like she's family. Most of all, she's very patient."
Sheila R.
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: Carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, grocery shopping, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Early Education
Special Needs Care
First Aid
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.
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: Light cleaning, craft assistance, swimming supervision, meal prep, grocery shopping, carpooling & 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
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I am a loving and energetic 26-year-old who has extensive experience in infant, toddler, and elementary care. I also am very knowledgeable of special needs care. My mother was a ESE specialist for 32 years and I have been involved in programs such as KEEN LA and best buddies for years. My experience includes daytime care at St....
Brianne can also help with: Carpooling, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:
CPR
5.0
"We hired Brianne to teach sign language to a small group of toddlers. She was incredibly prepared, patient and cheerful ! We look forward to working with her in the future !"
Lauren C.
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: Carpooling, travel, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:
Special Needs Care
CPR
First Aid
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.
4.8
(5)
Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood
Hi! Thank you for taking the time to check out my page! Working with children has been my calling. I've worked with children in many different areas including preschool, daycare, after school programs, high school, babysitting, special needs assistance, overnight summer camp and tutoring. You can expect me to be punctual,...
Athena can also help with: Meal prep, craft assistance
Skills:
Special Needs Care
First Aid
Early Education
4.0
"Athena is a pretty good sitter. I hired her to look after my two 4 month old twins. She provides updates and follows instructions effectively. I liked the service that she provided and decided to use her for a 2nd time. However, she canceled about 8 hours prior to...
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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa del Rey, CA
Angella G.
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 you will have peace of mind...
- Nancy B.
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.
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...
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Liliana F.
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, transitioning her from wheelchair to her...
- Nancy B.
Yvette J.
5.0
Yvette was fantastic! She was nice and friendly. She was on time to pick me up to take me to my surgery. She waited in the waiting room for me while I recovered. She got my prescriptions filled. She checked in on me daily to see how I was recovering and to see if I needed her to assist me with...
- Jeff G.
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