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Special needs caregivers in Playa del Rey, CA

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Savannah L.


Manhattan Beach, CA

$21/hr • 10 yrs exp

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5.0

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Hired by 21 families in your neighborhood

As a babysitter I understand that every child is raised differently and parents expect certain behaviors in their homes; my personality/ responsibilities vary with who I'm caring for, I can be dramatic and playful when I need to be or very serious and guiding. I'm a really creative and outdoorsy young adult and it tends to...
Savannah can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Savannah was delightful to work with. She worked as a full-time nanny for our family of one child for one week on a replacement assignment. We look forward to working with her again soon as a recurring babysitter. She was confident and even-keeled with both...

Yves-Marc C.

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Alyssa W.


Los Angeles, CA

$49/hr • 8 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: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, meal prep & more
5.0
"Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to do whatever I needed. One of the best sitters I’ve ever used!"

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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$40-45/hr • 3 yrs exp

Part Time Caregiver Available

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.

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Stephanie L.


Santa Monica, CA

$30/hr • 10 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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Cassidy P.


Santa Monica, CA

$18-35/hr • 1 yrs exp

Hello! My name is Cassidy, and I would love to assist you or your family member. I have been primarily in the childcare world working as a teacher, nanny, and working with kids with special needs! I have done volunteer work with seniors and am looking for a more steady position locally!
Cassidy can also help with: Dementia, errands, transportation, meal prep, light cleaning
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Robinna B.


Redondo Beach, CA

$32-40/hr • 3 yrs exp

Early Intervention Teacher

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Working with children has challenged my imagination, patience, and problem solving skills, which have all expanded since I started working at Pediatric Therapy Network in 2014. I started as an assistant, and am now an Early Intervention Teacher for toddlers with special needs (non-ambulatory, ASD, CP, arthrogryposis,...
Robinna can also help with: Swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Rachel M.


Los Angeles, CA

$28-35/hr • 2 yrs exp

Hello, I hold a college degree and bring valuable experience from volunteering with children in the Philippines and contributing to an after-school program at the Salvation Army. In addition to caring for my younger sister, who is 12 years younger, I have also provided nanny services for other families including adults and...
Rachel can also help with: Errands, transportation, meal prep, live-in home care, light cleaning
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Jordan W.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-30/hr • 1 yrs exp

My experience as a nanny for two young boys and working at a special needs camp for four years makes me an excellent candidate for a nanny position. Managing the daily routines and needs of young children has honed my ability to create engaging activities and address various challenges with patience and creativity. My work at...
Jordan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Ashley N.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr • 6 yrs exp

Fun Sitter And Tutor

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I have 6+ yrs of childcare experience with a degree in child development. I can help with all errands and I've dealt with special needs kids.
Ashley can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Embarking on a journey spanning over a decade, my dedication to childcare is deeply rooted in empathy and understanding. As an after-school program leader, I choreographed two vibrant years of dance and art, nurturing creativity in young souls. Guiding college dancers as a coach, I sculpted not just technique but character,...
Chante-alexis can also help with: Grocery shopping, light cleaning, meal prep, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

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Io P.


Redondo Beach, CA

$33/hr • 10 yrs exp

Qualified And Dependable Nanny You Can Trust

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: Travel, light cleaning, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep & more
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Special Needs Care

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Ally W.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-31/hr • 4 yrs exp

Respite Care Giver

Ive worked as a respite caregiver for two teenagers with special needs for two years! The duties were mostly in the house and included meal prepping, g-tube feeding, medicine administration, light housekeeping, bathing and toileting, and social interaction! Both teens were non-verbal and had mobility issues, so often times I had...
Ally can also help with: Errands, meal prep, light cleaning, respite care, transportation
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Mayra M.


Inglewood, CA

$40-45/hr • 10 yrs exp

Advanced Newborn Care Specialist And Postpartum Doula

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi! I've worked with children for over 20 years. Certified private preschool teacher. Worked as Professional Nanny, I owned a licensed family daycare for 7 years (lots of experience with multiples) I've been working for 3 years providing RESPITE care for families with children with special needs. Certified Nursing Assistant...
Mayra can also help with: Travel, swimming supervision, carpooling, craft assistance
Skills:

First Aid

CNA

CPR

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Yasmin A.


Redondo Beach, CA

$27-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Hi, I'm Yasmin And I Can't Wait To Be Your New Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

i'm yasmin and I have more than 15 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 was a nanny for 3 families in LA!! the first family was two children (1 special needs) and the second family was 3...
Yasmin can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep, travel, swimming supervision
Skills:

First Aid

Special Needs Care

CPR

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Latriss C.


Hawthorne, CA

$34/hr • 2 yrs exp

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
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Elizabeth S.


Los Angeles, CA

$24-30/hr • 8 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: Travel, meal prep, light cleaning
Skills:

Special Needs Care

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Tatum S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25-35/hr • 6 yrs exp

I'm currently in graduate school at UCLA studying clinical social work (therapy). Looking for part time work on Thursdays and Fridays after 1 p.m. I also have flexibility on Tuesdays, weekends, and some evenings. I have experience working in therapeutic settings with ADHD, Autism, special needs, anxiety, and depressive...
Tatum can also help with: Dementia, light cleaning, respite care, errands, meal prep, transportation & more
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Danielle S.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-50/hr • 10 yrs exp

Private Special Needs Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

My history of professional child care dates back to 2011 when I was 15 years old. During the summer of 2011, I worked at a school for the Children's Defense Fund. There I served as a Junior Servant Leader and was entitled to work with children of ages ranging from as young as a year old to 12 years and older. My job was to read...
Danielle can also help with: Craft assistance, light cleaning, swimming supervision, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Lily H.


Los Angeles, CA

$20-40/hr • 10 yrs exp

Experienced, Fun, Attentive, And Engaging Child Care Professional

I have been working in the field of Education and support for children 1-15 years old and adults 16-60 years old with and without special needs for about 10 years. My experience has ranged from in home support to school based care as well as camps and coaching positions. The families and children I've worked with and for have...
Lily can also help with: Light cleaning, travel, carpooling, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

First Aid

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Macie C.


Los Angeles, CA

$15-20/hr • 3 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hi! I am Macie C. I graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelors degree in Business Law. I have experience babysitting children of all ages, as well as pet sitting for numerous years. I've worked with best buddies to care for children with special needs. I believe in fostering open communication with parents and...
Macie can also help with: Light cleaning
Skills:

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa del Rey, CA

Savannah L.

5.0

Savannah took care of our 17 month old son. She is punctual and dependable. Savannah set a checklist prior to caring for our son, so all questions we're answered and she was aware of our son's schedule. She is very sweet and an excellent sitter.

- Marie B.

Alyssa W.

5.0

Alyssa is the sweetest and she became one of the family very quickly. She formed a bond with my kids right away. Alyssa was always on time & willing to do whatever I needed. One of the best sitters I’ve ever used!

- 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.

Stephanie L.

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 spend 1/2 day at the Adult Daycare...

- Alice P.

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