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Special needs caregivers in Playa Vista, CA

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Frances H.


Playa Vista, CA

$20-30/hr2 yrs exp

Special Needs Care-giver(w/ ABA Background)

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I am an enthusiastic and caring 25-year-old female. Despite my young age, I have over a decade of experience working with special needs kids. As young as 14 years old I worked as a summer camp counselor all throughout highschool providing one-on-one counseling to kids with severe special needs. During the school year I was a...
I am currently a freshman in college trying to make some money while caring for others and gaining some experience! I volunteer at an adult school helping adults with disabilities in areas such as art and with their social skills, and I have 2 partially-abled grandparents at home that I take care of. I have also assisted in...
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Rona S.


Glendale, CA

$30-50/hr10 yrs exp

16 Years Of Experience With Senior Care/Companionship

5.0

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I have experience working with clients with Dementia, Alzheimer, Parkinson, and Special Needs. My prior experience includes: - Assisted client in and out of bed, bathing, dressings, grooming. - Performed household duties such as laundry, grocery shopping and meal preparations. - Drive client to doctor's appointments, family...
Rona can also help with: Meal prep, dementia, light cleaning, errands, live-in home care, companionship & more
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Rona worked with my mom for over 5years as a care provider. She is fantastic! Rona is patient, friendly, helpful, trustworthy and very organized. She has all the qualities you would want when trusting to care for your love ones."

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Aleida O.


Los Angeles, CA

$27-32/hr16 yrs exp

Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood

I'm a highly experienced childcare provider with a passion for nurturing children and fostering their development. My 15 years in this field have taught me the importance of patience, creativity, and maintaining a positive and energetic attitude. I believe every child is unique and deserves a safe and nurturing environment to...
Aleida can also help with: Meal prep
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

5.0
"We hired Aleida when we traveled to Huntington Beach for a wedding. Aleida met with us ahead of time over video call to discuss what it would be like, was punctual, and responsive. Our baby was pretty upset when we left her with Aleida, but Aleida was able to...

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Danielle C.


Burbank, CA

$10-15/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 3 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Dani! I have experience with children of all ages, multiple kiddos, and special needs. I have childcare experience going back 10+ years, starting with my younger siblings, then as a mothers helper when I was 13, I was hired as a pre-school teacher, I've worked at two different churches in childcare, and now I'm taking on...
Danielle can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning
Skills:

CPR

5.0
"Dani did a fantastic job with our 11 month old. We were in a bit of a hurry and right when she walked through the door our daughter was ready to go down for a nap. Dani quickly jumped in to help and with very little instructions got our baby down to sleep. She also...

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Martha Isabel M.


Glendale, CA

$18-40/hr10 yrs exp

Full, Part Time Or Live In Nanny

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have over 20 years of experience working for the finest families in Los Angeles. I have experience with kids, seniors, people with special needs and disabilities. I am very organized, punctual and always open to complete multiple tasks depending on the family's needs such as doing grocery shopping, run errands, pick up...
Martha Isabel can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, carpooling
Skills:

CPR

Special Needs Care

Early Education

5.0
"My kids loved Martha. She worked for us for years. She played with them and had endless patience and energy. She is kind and very conscientious. Highest recommendation."

Denise H.

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Shervande D.


Los Angeles, CA

$30-40/hr10 yrs exp

Professional Nanny

Hired by 8 families in your neighborhood

Hello! My name is Shervande. I currently have 7 years of experience as a twins Nanny , and had my own local babysitting buisness in the Florida Area. I am a punctual and organized individual, but also a energetic and outgoing babysitter who loves to work with all different types of children, including those with special needs. I...
Shervande can also help with: Grocery shopping, carpooling, light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, swimming supervision & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Shy was wonderful to work with, my son has autism and he can be a tough read with new people but he was immediately happy to see her. She followed directions. My main concern was making sure he took his nap. I've hired others before that were unable to do this and...

Leslie V.

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Hannah S.


Altadena, CA

$18-20/hr2 yrs exp

In- Home Caretaker!

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I am very passionate about my job as a special needs caregiver. My work experience has so far only been with children and teens, however I am CNA -certified to take care of older adults as well. I enjoy helping people live their lives to the fullest. I have two years experience at my current job where I do all the basic care...
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Felecia R.


Pasadena, CA

$30-50/hr20 yrs exp

Reliable Special Needs Caregiver For Kids, Teens, Adults And Seniors - Autism And Dementia

I'd describe my personality as calming, patient, nurturing. I like caring for people with special needs, because I admire their perseverance, wit, and genuine spirit. Seeing all the smiles, happy tears, challenges overcome, and milestones met has been a highlight of my life. Caregiving is my passion. I'm looking for a job...
5.0
"Felicia is amazing with kids ! Genuine and empathetic ! She would be a great addition to any family that she works with !"

Jasmine A.

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Alexyss H.


Alhambra, CA

$40-45/hr2 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver

I have a special place in my heart for those who have special needs. I have worked for 2. 5 years with children who have special needs at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes. This, coupled with my experience as a nanny makes me a great match! I have worked with children on the Autism Spectrum, with dyslexia and other learning...
5.0
"Alexyss is kind, caring, empathetic and compassionate. She truly cares about every child she works with and makes it a point to get to know them each personally! She is extremely patient and has an extensive amount of tools in her tool belt to provide the best care...

Maria E.

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Athena S.


Los Angeles, CA

$17-25/hr10 yrs exp

Part-Time Caregiver Available

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:

Early Education

First Aid

CPR

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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Gnagna N.


Los Angeles, CA

$50/hr10 yrs exp

High Profile Nanny Childcare Is Not Just A Job To Me, It Is A Passion....

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Gnagna is originally from Washington D. C. and has worked for many high-profile families. She has over 11 years of professional nanny experience including live-in and live-out. She has traveled extensively with families all over the world and prides herself on being discrete and confidential. Gnagna also has extensive experience...
Gnagna can also help with: Craft assistance, swimming supervision, travel, carpooling, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

Early Education

5.0
"Gnagna is a professional nanny that helped us with our two active toddler girls. She is someone I completely trust with my children and they advanced in their development under her care. I would highly recommend her to anyone."

Laura Z.

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Katherine R.


Monterey Park, CA

$30/hr10 yrs exp

Fun And Loving Nanny Looking For A Full-Time Job.

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Hello!! Let's see if we are a good match! I absolutely love working with children and have worked with children in many different capacities. I worked in the school district for a few years specifically working with 3rd-6th graders and students with special needs. I was a camp counselor for children ages 4-18 where I led...
Katherine can also help with: Carpooling, travel, swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep & more
Skills:

CPR

First Aid

CNA

5.0
"Katherine is wonderful! I feel really lucky to have found her! My one year old daughter loves her and she is so attentive and thoughtful about their time together. She is very trustworthy and dependable."

Jen B.

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Laura S.


Los Angeles, CA

$25/hr6 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

I have 6 years of experience working with K-12 students. I've worked with students from different backgrounds and needs. These experiences have led me to pursue my career as a Special Education Teacher. Currently, I am working on obtaining my Special Education Teaching credentials. I am passionate to become an educator because I...
5.0
"We hired Laura as a nanny / caregiver for my Autistic child over the summer and she did a fantastic job! She was reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Laura has an amazingly calm personality which allows her to roll with a willful OCD child, without...

Benjamin F.

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Andrea W.


Los Angeles, CA

$35-50/hr10 yrs exp

ABOVE The Average

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.

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Taylor K.


Los Angeles, CA

$29/hr7 yrs exp

Fun, Organized & Motivational

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

Hi, I'm Tay! Helping others is my passion. As a child, I dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, this later inspired me to pursue a career in healthcare. While in school, I took early childhood education courses this introduced me to medical nannying. For 3 years, I held 2 positions: as a nurse's assistant and as a private medical...
Taylor can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, grocery shopping, meal prep
Skills:

CPR

CNA

Special Needs Care

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Yeimy P.


Los Angeles, CA

$22-23/hr6 yrs exp

Nanny For Newborns And Special Needs Babies

Hired by 5 families in your neighborhood

Hi parents! I'm Yeimy, known as Cora to the little ones I care for. As a dedicated Nanny specializing in newborns and special needs babies, I bring a wealth of certified experience and strong references from satisfied families!. Currently, I am also pursuing studies to become a therapist focusing on postpartum depression. This...
Skills:

Early Education

CPR

First Aid

5.0
"Cora was awesome in caring for my one-month-old! She came right on time and was very knowledgeable about how to care for my baby girl. She is very respectful, patient, and kind. I recommend hiring Cora for child care, she was just great!"

Catherine R.

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Ashley A.


Glendale, CA

$22-35/hr10 yrs exp

Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood

Mother Of two Boy 5 and 10-year-old we enjoy going on hikes, beaches and exploring nature. 15 years experience with kids of all ages : experience kids with special needs: adults with special needs(behavior Support) :senior care: Nanny for multiple kids at a time Just moved to Glendale CA from the Center Coast CA
Ashley can also help with: Grocery shopping, craft assistance, meal prep, swimming supervision, light cleaning, carpooling & more
5.0
"Ashley has been a phenomenal care provider for my son with special needs. Not only did she take the time to build a relationship of trust with my son who has special needs, but with my other two children as well. We miss her as she has moved away, but highly...

Ryan O.

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Christophe L.


Los Angeles, CA

$35/hr10 yrs exp

Nanny

Hi. I m a French male nanny. I've been a fulltime nanny for the past 19 years in Los Angeles. . Over 19 years of Nanny Experience (Including Children With Special Needs) . Valid Passport (Travel-Ready) . Newborn experience . Behavioral management experience . Montessori experience . CPR & AED Certified . Experience Working with...
Christophe can also help with: Swimming supervision, meal prep, craft assistance, grocery shopping, light cleaning, carpooling & more
Skills:

Trustline Certified

Special Needs Care

5.0
"Christophe is so sweet and funny, and loves our baby Élie! We've been working with him for a few months as we transitioned into daycare, starting when my son was 3.5 months old. He has always been great with him, and we love having him around the house. He's great...

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Hailee O.


Pasadena, CA

$23/hr7 yrs exp

Fun And Engaging Nanny

Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood

My name is Hailee and I am available for part-time/occasional babysitting in Pasadena or the surrounding areas! I've been involved in childcare for 7 years now and LOVE working with children. I am creative, empathetic, organized, and administrative. I have experience working with children of all ages and backgrounds, including...
Hailee can also help with: Swimming supervision, craft assistance, light cleaning, meal prep
Skills:

First Aid

CPR

5.0
"Hailee was a pleasure to have as our nanny for 3 months. She has a special knack with babies, they love her. Hailee sang and created fun stories and games for our 6 month old. She helped tremendously in sleep training and stayed calm even with a crying baby. She...

Candice C.

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Recent special needs caregiver reviews in Playa Vista, CA

Rona S.

5.0

Rona has been extraordinarily helpful as a caregiver! I have used Rona to take my Mom to numerous doctors appointments and she has always been right on time, handled anything that comes up, accompanies my Mom in the visit, and lets me know what the doctor said / what I need to do. Rona has been...

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Aleida O.

5.0

Aledia was a fantastic sitter and my son took to her immediately. She is on-time, reliable, and was always engaging with my toddler. She has since moved and we are so bummed! We would hire her again and again!

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Danielle C.

5.0

Dani clearly loves kids. She’s great with mine and was always sending over photos of the two of them having a blast. We will continue to use her as much as she will let us!

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Martha Isabel M.

5.0

Martha worked with me for 3-4 years when my son was a baby and later when he was entering kindergarten. Amazing person.

- Cynthia K.

Shervande D.

5.0

Shy has been our nanny for the past two years and has become like part of our family! She started nannying full time for our twins when they were 7 months old and is only leaving us because we are sending them to preschool. We trust her completely in our home with our kids - she has even stayed...

- Jennifer O.

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